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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Neville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopper Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Neville
vs
Doom

178 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Dissolution Fight Wear

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Neville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chopper Doom!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Doom misses
and Neville counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Neville shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doom but Doom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neville takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doom closes the distance and clinches up with Neville, looking for a takedown. Doom pushes Neville against the cage but Neville circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doom throws a hook to the side of Neville's head but Neville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doom cracks Neville with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Barry Neville has been cut.
Doom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Doom shoots in and bounces Neville off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Neville kicks Doom off and gets to his feet.

Doom moves into the clinch.

Doom breaks the clinch.
Neville lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Neville takes the fight into the clinch.
Doom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Doom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neville throws a right and a left that Doom avoids nicely.
Neville goes for a double leg but Doom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doom continues to drive forward.
Doom leaves Neville with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Neville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neville fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neville looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Doom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doom wants to clinch but Neville slips to the side
and Neville counters with a one-two to the body.
Doom misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neville is looking to clinch.
Doom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neville circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neville stuns Doom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neville blocks a jab.
Doom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neville blocks a jab.

Neville gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neville is trying to drag Doom to the mat but Doom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Neville breaks from the clinch.
Neville bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neville avoids a kick to the body.
Neville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom throws a series of punches but Neville moves out of range.
Doom missing with a left hand there. Neville was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neville tries to counter with a takedown but Doom is quick to defend against it.

Doom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Neville wants to control but Doom postures up.
Doom working the ground and pound but Neville is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Doom are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Neville's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neville tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neville is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Doom asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Doom tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doom decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Doom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neville is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doom.
Neville avoids the head kick by Doom.
Neville showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doom.
Danga de danga de dang - Neville scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neville misses with a takedown attempt - Doom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Neville as Doom shoots in.
Doom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neville as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chopper Doom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Neville's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Neville throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Doom tries to score with a low kick but Neville moves his leg out of the way.
Neville seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Neville darts in and clinches Doom up against the cage.

Doom breaks the clinch.
Neville is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doom shoots in for a takedown but Neville shows good takedown defense.
Doom wants to clinch up but Neville keeps it at a distance.

Neville instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neville tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Neville is trying to pull guard but Doom has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Neville. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neville keeps control of Doom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neville has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Neville breaks the clinch.
Doom swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neville looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neville misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barry Neville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neville lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Doom lands with an uppercut that bounces Neville off the cage and back into range.
Neville wants to clinch up but Doom keeps it at a distance.
Neville shoots for a takedown but Doom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neville shoots in and drives through. Doom sprawls well.
Doom throws a hook but Neville avoids it easily.
Barry Neville is winning the standup battle so far.
Doom with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neville moves away.
Doom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chopper Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Neville gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Doom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neville misses with the combination.
Neville will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doom slips a jab and a cross from Neville.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neville fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doom avoids it really well and circles away.
Doom replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Neville blocks it well.
Neville misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Neville moves out of range easily.
Doom throws an overhand right that lands on Neville's shoulder, as Neville tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Neville or perhaps it was just good defense by Doom, which made it look bad.
Doom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Doom scores with a decent looking hook.
Doom tries to clinch but Neville moves out of range.
Doom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neville but Neville pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doom is breathing heavily.
Neville avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neville fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neville shoots in for a takedown but Doom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doom tries to score with a low kick but Neville moves his leg out of the way.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neville is defended easily by Doom.
Neville fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neville goes for a double leg but Doom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doom continues to drive forward.
Neville turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Neville drives through and clinches with Doom against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Neville breaks from the clinch.
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 Barry Neville will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Neville's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Doom misses with a straight right.
Neville attempts a counter takedown but Doom avoids it well and moves away.
Doom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neville counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Doom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neville shoots in and drives through. Doom sprawls well.
Neville shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doom pinned against the cage. Doom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doom stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Neville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom throws a hook to the side of Neville's head but Neville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doom tries to land a front kick but Neville steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Neville on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doom misses with the body kick
and Neville counters with a nice leg kick.
Doom 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.
Doom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doom throws a looping overhand right but Neville ducks down to avoid it.
Doom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Neville slips a straight right by Doom.
Neville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doom tries to avoid it but Neville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doom to the ground. Doom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neville throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doom throws a right and a left that Neville avoids nicely.
Neville shoots in and drives through. Doom sprawls well.
Doom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neville defends it well.
Neville tries to clinch up but Doom circles away and keeps his distance.
Doom unleashes a big counter combination but Neville bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck for Neville with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom shoots for a takedown but Neville saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neville fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neville swivels and escapes.
Neville is looking for a counter combo.
Neville throws a series of strikes that have Doom backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neville throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doom's head.
Neville fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doom with the counter takedown but Neville avoids it easily.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neville swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Doom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Doom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doom tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Neville manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doom's best efforts.

Neville manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Neville gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Neville has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Doom tries to stall but Neville uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neville has him pressed against the cage.
Neville changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick from Neville.
Doom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Neville forces Doom back against the cage and clinches.
Doom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Neville seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Doom can turn it around.
Neville is trying to stall.
Neville keeps control of Doom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Doom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neville dives in and grabs Doom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doom pushes down on Neville's head and hops out.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chopper Doom.
I think Doom 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chopper Doom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meyer Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Masa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansky comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold - Ted Nugent. Masa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Samurai Battle March. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lansky
vs
Masa

170 cm
21
140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

163 cm
26
138 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meyer Lansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Katsu Masa!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansky misses with a hook.
Lansky is looking to clinch.
Masa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lansky doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Masa counters with a takedown into side control.
Lansky is looking to regain half guard here but Masa keeps moving and retains side control.
Masa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lansky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lansky is trying to control Masa's posture but Masa avoids it.
Masa is looking to take a break and control but Lansky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lansky prevents Masa from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masa slows the pace down.
Lansky is trying to get back to half guard.
Masa just content to control the position.
Lansky struggling a bit here.

Masa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lansky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masa is fending him off so far but Lansky persists. Nope, Masa circles away and we're back to standing.
Lansky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lansky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masa defends well and Lansky ends up having to push Masa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meyer Lansky. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Masa rushes Lansky and presses him up against the cage.
Lansky tries for a takedown. No joy.

Masa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lansky is defended easily by Masa.
Masa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lansky.
Lansky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Lansky. No joy for Masa on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masa shoots in looking for a takedown. Lansky tries to sprawl out of it but Masa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lansky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lansky avoids the head kick by Masa.
Lansky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lansky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Lansky misses

and Masa counters by clinching up.

Masa breaks from the clinch.
Lansky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Masa gets the takedown into side control.
Lansky is looking for a sweep.
Lansky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Masa off and has taken his back!
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!
Lansky is hanging on to Masa's back as he tries to escape.

Masa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lansky gets his way!

Masa is trying to defend against the choke here but Lansky has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lansky Tightens the hold and Masa taps out furiously! Lansky displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Meyer Lansky!
A relieved looking Meyer Lansky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Katsu Masa was interviewed post fight and said 'Train harder!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroshimo Sakamoto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Sugarol
vs
Sakamoto

174 cm
39
153 lbs
21 - 17 - 1

168 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammy Sugarol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugarol stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakamoto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sugarol counter with a right hand.

It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sugarol fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws an off balance right hand
and Sugarol counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Sugarol circles away easily
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sugarol has time to react.
Sugarol checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick
and Sugarol counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
letting Sugarol counter with a right hand.
Sugarol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto thows a leg kick but Sugarol checks it
and Sugarol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sugarol stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakamoto. Sakamoto gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Sugarol catches Sakamoto right on the button with a cross.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Sugarol moves out of range.
Sugarol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sakamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Sakamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto with the counter takedown but Sugarol avoids it easily.
Sugarol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Sugarol.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sugarol.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
enabling Sugarol to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Sugarol takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
It looked like Sugarol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Sakamoto. Those never looked like landing.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sugarol.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch
and Sugarol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakamoto swings widly with a right hand
letting Sugarol counter with a right hand.
Sakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Sugarol moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sakamoto misses the body punch
and Sugarol counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick
and Sugarol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Sugarol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sammy Sugarol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Sugarol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakamoto is defended easily by Sugarol.
Sugarol stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Sugarol counters with a series of strikes. Sakamoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Sugarol's leg. Sugarol is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Sugarol counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sugarol momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Sugarol moved away.
Sugarol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto shoots in but Sugarol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakamoto throws a shot from downtown. Sugarol moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto misses with a right hand
and Sugarol counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Sugarol does it's job there.
Sakamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Sugarol's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Sugarol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sugarol moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sugarol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto'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.

Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sugarol was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto thows a leg kick but Sugarol checks it
and Sugarol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sugarol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sugarol moves out of range of the leg kick from Sakamoto.
An attempted straight right counter from Sugarol misses the target.
Sakamoto motions for Sugarol to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sakamoto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sugarol has got the better of the exchanges.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Sugarol's knee but Sugarol avoids it well.
Sugarol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Sugarol counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugarol moves out of range as Sakamoto throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakamoto. Sugarol does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Sugarol's leg. Sugarol is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
enabling Sugarol to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto misses with a hook
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Sakamoto misses
and Sugarol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Sugarol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakamoto thinking.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Sugarol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sugarol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sakamoto misses with the body kick
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sugarol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakamoto sizes up Sugarol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sugarol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto tries to move into range but Sugarol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sammy Sugarol is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut
and Sugarol counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sugarol. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sugarol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sugarol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Sugarol's head.
Sakamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Sugarol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Sugarol down with leg kicks.
Sakamoto motions for Sugarol to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Sugarol finds it's way through Sakamoto's defenses.

That has opened up Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut even more.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Sugarol fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Sugarol counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Sugarol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sakamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Sugarol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto defending well as Sugarol loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto misses with the body kick
and Sugarol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sugarol connects with a right hand. Sakamoto shakes it off.
Sugarol stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sugarol lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakamoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sugarol counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto tries to score with a low kick but Sugarol moves his leg out of the way.
Sakamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Sugarol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sakamoto is predictable there
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Sugarol moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Sugarol's legs.
Sugarol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Sugarol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head.

Sakamoto is rocked!
Sakamoto connects with a body shot that sends Sugarol's belly button to the back.
Sugarol on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sakamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sugarol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sugarol counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sugarol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sugarol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick
and Sugarol counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakamoto feints a jab promting Sugarol to slip. Sakamoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sugarol slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sugarol slips under a jab.
Sugarol is looking to counter punch.
Sakamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto misses with a shot to the body
and Sugarol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakamoto tries to land a leg kick but Sugarol saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto thows a leg kick but Sugarol checks it
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Sugarol off the cage and back into range.

Sugarol is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto drops Sugarol with a huge uppercut! Sugarol drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sakamoto is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abi Tural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tural
vs
Matthews

170 cm
20
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abi Tural!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mathias Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tural is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Tural circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews throws a jab but it's blocked by Tural.

Tural clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Tural lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Matthews takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tural lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tural.
Matthews tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Matthews fails to land.
Tural lands an elbow inside.

Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tural darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tural scores with a hook to the body.
Matthews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tural softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Tural's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tural working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tural has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tural fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abi Tural has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Matthews.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Tural swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Tural.

Tural rushes Matthews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tural gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to break free but Tural pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews tries to score a body lock takedown but Tural shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthews tries to circle away but Tural has him pinned against the cage.
Tural is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matthews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matthews takes a shot to the head.
Matthews has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tural after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to break free but Tural has control.
Tural lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matthews has Tural pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tural manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matthews looks winded!
Tural lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tural just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tural lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tural lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Tural lands a damaging elbow.
Tural taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matthews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tural is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tural lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tural will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matthews up against the cage.
Tural lands with a short shot to the head.
Tural lands with a right to the head.
Tural gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews has Tural pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tural manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Tural - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tural throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthewss head.
Tural stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Tural.
Tural holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Tural is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tural has Matthews pressed against the cage.
Tural lands with a left to the head.
Tural lands a nice elbow.
Tural using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've been informed that Matthews has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tural lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tural lands a knee to the head.
Tural digs a right hand into Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthews's gas tank.
Matthews lands a good knee to the midsection. Tural won't want to take too many of those.
Tural creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.
Matthews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Tural.
Tural comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tural throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Matthews feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Tural 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.

Matthews has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tural.
Tural tries to clinch up.
Tural slips a jab from Matthews.
Jab by Tural.
Tural lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Tural pushes Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tural fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tural punishes Matthews's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tural connects with a solid leg kick.
Tural blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Matthews.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Tural in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tural.
A shot in the inside from Tural.
Tural has Matthews pressed against the cage.
Matthews is looking to take this one to the mat.

Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Tural had a free shot at his head there.
Tural dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Tural gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tural dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matthews goes for a takedown attempt but Tural pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abi Tural has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Matthews.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Tural sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tural defends it nicely.
Tural half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abi Tural seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews is breathing heavily.

Tural lands a left and a right that send Matthews crashing to the mat, dazed. Tural thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tural.

Matthews is rocked!
Matthews shoots and misses
and Tural makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Tural finish him?
Tural cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Abi Tural is winning the standup battle so far.

Tural pushes Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tural.
Matthews working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tural content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tural scores with a hook to the body.
Tural stalling.
Tural working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tural lands a left hand.
Tural throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tural creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matthews's defenses.

Tural drops Matthews with a big knee straight up the middle! Matthews is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
Tural cracks Matthews with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Matthews tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tural pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Matthews is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abi Tural!
In defeat, Mathias Matthews stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks. Fook that limey bloke!'.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Stephens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stephens
vs
Ding

200 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Ding!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ding has a takedown stuffed.
Stephens is looking for a counter combo.

Ding changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stephens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ding is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stephens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stephens tries to improve position but can't.
Stephens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Ding there.
Stephens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stephens.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stephens has his feet on Ding's thighs here. He's pushed Ding off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ding screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Stephens!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steve Stephens made sure he mentioned Top Dogs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Opdauhl
vs
Twister

180 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
36
195 lbs
20 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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, Terry Opdauhl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Twister!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twister scores with a hook.
Opdauhl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Twister.
Twister misses with a straight left.
Opdauhl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Twister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Opdauhl half committed to a counter leg kick.
Opdauhl scores with a hook.
Twister on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Opdauhl misses with a kick to the body.
Opdauhl misses with a head kick.
Twister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Twister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Opdauhl cracks Twister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Opdauhl slips a jab and a cross from Twister.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opdauhl loads up on a big right hand but Twister slips the punch.
Twister swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Opdauhl is looking to chop away at Twister's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twister throws a lazy uppercut
and Opdauhl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Twister throws a lazy right hand but Opdauhl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Opdauhl misses.
Opdauhl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Twister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Opdauhl is looking to slow Twister down with leg kicks.
Opdauhl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Twister doesn't seem bothered though.
Twister slips a straight right by Opdauhl.
Despite the aggression on Twister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Twister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Twister shoots in looking for a takedown but Opdauhl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Twister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Opdauhl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Twister counters with a straight right hand.
Twister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Opdauhl looks to throw the jab but Twister is out of range.
Opdauhl seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Opdauhl, right into the meat.
Opdauhl slips a straight right by Twister.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Twister. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opdauhl misses with a looping right.
Twister misses with a wild body shot.
Opdauhl feints and then cracks Twister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Twister down.
Twister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Opdauhl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Twister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl feints and then cracks Twister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Twister down.

Opdauhl moves into the clinch successfully.
Twister looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Twister has Opdauhl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Opdauhl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Terry Opdauhl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Twister.
Opdauhl lands with a left to the head.
Twister wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twister wants a takedown but no success here.
Twister is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Opdauhl pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Twister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Opdauhl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Twister swings wildly with an uppercut but Opdauhl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Opdauhl lands an uppercut.
Opdauhl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Twister successfully pulls guard.
Opdauhl throws a big right hand that misses.
Opdauhl connects with a couple of short punches.
Opdauhl stopping the sweep attempt from Twister.
Twister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Opdauhl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Opdauhl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Twister is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl tries to free his leg and advance position but Twister is retaining full guard.
Opdauhl wants to control from the top but Twister keeps moving.
Opdauhl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Opdauhl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Opdauhl won't allow Twister to sweep him here.
Twister controls Opdauhl momentarily but Opdauhl frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Opdauhl wants to control from the top but Twister keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Opdauhl moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Opdauhl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Opdauhl dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Twister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Opdauhl scores with a hook.
Twister scores with a crisp jab that stopped Opdauhl in his tracks.
Opdauhl lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Tony Twister has been cut.
Twister fails with a takedown attempt.

Opdauhl drives through and clinches with Twister against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdauhl scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Opdauhl.
Twister struggles to land a body shot inside as Opdauhl controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opdauhl.
Opdauhl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Opdauhl swings wildly with an uppercut but Twister uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Opdauhl.
Opdauhl pushes Twister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Opdauhl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Opdauhl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Twister jumps guard but Opdauhl turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Terry Opdauhl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Twister.
Twister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Opdauhl lands a left hand.

Twister is rocked!
Opdauhl scores with a shot to the side of Twister's head.
Twister is still on wobbly legs! Can Opdauhl finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opdauhl.
Opdauhl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl has a couple of punches blocked by Twister.
Opdauhl misses with the head strike.
Opdauhl has a couple of punches blocked by Twister.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Twister.
Opdauhl gets underhooks to prevent Twister's takedown attempt.
Twister is breathing heavily.
Opdauhl working aggressively here.
Opdauhl lands a big right hand that drops Twister! The killer instinct kicks in and Opdauhl finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Opdauhl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Opdauhl!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ivanov
vs
Moses

180 cm
38
185 lbs
31 - 14 - 1

177 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sex Panther!

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Moses!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moses ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Ivanov works Moses's body with a nice hook.
Ivanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ivanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Moses is just out of range.
A jab from Moses misses.
Moses tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Moses.
Ivanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aleksey Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moses throws out a loose jab but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov looks to land a left hand but Moses moved out of range nicely.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Moses sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Ivanov does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moses at a distance.
Moses scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ivanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moses's half guard.
Moses is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses has a hand on Ivanov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ivanov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moses tries to hold on but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov moves to back control.
Moses wants to control his opponent's hands but Ivanov gets his hands free.

Ivanov is persistently looking for the submission but Moses is defending it well.
Ivanov trying to control momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses can't escape the position.
Moses staying busy and making it hard for Ivanov to control.
Moses is trying to stand back up.

Ivanov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Moses is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivanov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moses is defending well though. Ivanov let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses wants to get back to his feet.

Ivanov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moses defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

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.

Ivanov is persistently looking for the submission but Moses is defending it well.

Ivanov looking to break Moses's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Moses remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ivanov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Moses wants to get back to his feet.
Moses is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Moses is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ivanov gets his way!

Moses manages to stand up with Ivanov still on his back. Eventually Ivanov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab by Ivanov.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Moses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanov.
Moses blocks a jab.
Moses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moses looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moses can do to turn this around?
Moses thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Moses misses.
Ivanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moses digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Moses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moses moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Moses.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moses.
Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moses.
Moses lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moses manages to avoid it.
Moses misses with a low kick.
Moses throws a series of strikes that have Ivanov backpedaling.
Moses uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a nice looking combination but Moses bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moses looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moses swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
Moses keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moses looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Archie Moses is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov throws out a loose jab but Moses uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Moses keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moses looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanov missing with a left hand there. Moses was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moses unleashes a big counter combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moses fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moses misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Moses. Those never looked like landing.
Moses moves out of range as Ivanov strikes.
Moses misses with a body shot.
Ivanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moses sprawls and moves away.
Moses scores with a jab.
Ivanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moses to score with a decent uppercut.
Moses takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Moses needs to keep his hands up - Ivanov had a free shot at his head there.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Moses sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moses throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Archie Moses seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moses swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
Moses slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.
Ivanov tests Moses's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses looks to land a left hand but Ivanov moved out of range nicely.
Ivanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moses counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a hook. Moses ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Moses tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Moses.
Moses scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Moses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the head.
Moses scores with the left hand. Ivanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Moses takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slips a jab from Moses.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moses was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
Ivanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moses misses the jab.
Ivanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moses sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses scores with a nice right hand.
Moses displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Moses throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov misses with a hook. Moses ducked under it nicely.
Moses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moses stuns Ivanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Moses moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Moses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ivanov throws a combination that misses
and Moses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moses staying out of range there.
Moses stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Ivanov.
The fighters circling - Moses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ivanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Moses misses with a double jab.
Moses lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moses throws a right hand that Ivanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanov also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses lands with a good body shot.
Moses looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range.
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moses cracks Ivanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moses throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ivanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Moses counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanov misses with a straight left.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the head.
Moses steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moses sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Moses was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanov throws out the jab.
Ivanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moses.
Moses throws a combination that misses

and Ivanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moses's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moses trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov won't allow Moses to sweep him here.
Ivanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Moses is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov stops Moses from standing up.
Moses is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ivanov scores with a nice head shot.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov misses with a looping left.
Ivanov cracks Moses with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moses scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Moses lands.
Moses throws a lazy right hand but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Moses connects with a looping right hand.
Moses moves out of range as Ivanov strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov swings for the body but Moses moves out of range.
Moses doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moses takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Ivanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moses.
Moses loads up on a big right hand but Ivanov slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Ivanov as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Moses misses the target.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Moses, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Moses against the cage but Moses circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ivanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ivanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Aleksey Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moses tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleksey Ivanov.
I think Ivanov 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aleksey Ivanov!
Aleksey Ivanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay Matthews had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Matthews
vs
Wilkins

194 cm
25
203 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
37
195 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sex Panther!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins takes one to the side of the head.
Wilkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Wilkins. Beautiful body shot.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews defending well as Wilkins loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Matthews misses with a body shot.
Wilkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matthews defends it well.
Wilkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Wilkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matthews quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins trying to control from half guard but Matthews is working away.
Wilkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Wilkins is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.

Wilkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matthews has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Wilkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilkins.
Matthews is in trouble now - Wilkins has advanced to mount!
Wilkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matthews looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Matthews! More shots from Wilkins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Wilkins! Andy Wilkins retains his middleweight title!
Andy Wilkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.