AXF 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker's entrance music is Mr Boombastic. A fine choice. Johny Witson 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!

Becker
vs
Witson

186 cm
30
200 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

185 cm
27
201 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Witson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Witson closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Witson has Becker pushed against the cage.
Witson connects with a knee to the head.
Witson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Witson lands with a light punch inside.
Witson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Becker seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Witson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Witson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Witson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker wants a takedown but no success here.
Becker jumps guard but Witson stands there with Becker around his waist. Becker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Witson slows down the pace here.
Witson connects with a knee to the head.
Becker is working for takedown but Witson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Becker fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Witson.
Witson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Witson.
Witson blocks a body shot from Becker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Witson slowing the pace effectively.
Witson taking a breather.
Becker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Witson walks away with a smile on his face. Becker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Witson misses with a wild combination.
Becker darts in looking for a takedown but Witson gets double underhooks and turns Becker into the cage.
Witson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Becker throws a jab but it's blocked by Witson.

Witson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Witson stops a takedown attempt from Becker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker looking to throw knees to the head but Witson is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Becker's face.
Becker letting Witson take a breather here.
Becker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Witson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Becker throws a poor cross that misses
and Witson counters with a one-two to the body.

Becker is rocked!
Witson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Becker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Witson cracks Becker with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Becker tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Witson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Becker is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Witson!
A very excited looking Johny Witson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Wolfgang Becker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit I'm outta here!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

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

Opdauhl
vs
Toby

192 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

198 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Mohito Fightwear
Conquer

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 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Opdauhl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Toby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opdauhl tries to close the distance and clinch but Toby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Toby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Opdauhl connects with a right hand. Toby shakes it off.
Opdauhl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Opdauhl appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Opdauhl swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Opdauhl swings for the body but Toby moves out of range.
Opdauhl wants to land a leg kick but Toby is out of range.
Toby feints a counter leg kick.
Toby takes a swing at Opdauhl's ribcage but misses.
Toby tries to clinch there but Opdauhl circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Opdauhl misses the target.
Opdauhl throws a jab but it's blocked by Toby.
Toby scores with a hook to the body. Opdauhl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Opdauhl blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toby scores with a head kick.

It looks like Gary Opdauhl has been cut.
Opdauhl missing with a left hand there. Toby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toby connects with a jab.
Toby digs a good body shot into Opdauhl's ribs.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Opdauhl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toby throws a head kick that misses.
Toby throws a head kick that misses.
Opdauhl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Opdauhl checks a low kick from Toby.
Toby misses with a series of wild punches.
Toby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Opdauhl tests Toby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Opdauhl.
Toby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Opdauhl.
Toby misses with an uppercut. Opdauhl saw that one coming.
Opdauhl lands a nice shot to the body.
Toby throws a jab but it's blocked by Opdauhl.
Toby throws a head kick that misses.
Toby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Opdauhl 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.
Toby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Opdauhl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toby lands a head kick!
Toby looks for the body kick but Opdauhl saw that one coming.
Opdauhl tries a low kick but Toby avoids it.
Opdauhl blocks a head kick by Toby.
Opdauhl throws a shot to the body.
Opdauhl throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toby on the side of the head.
Opdauhl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Opdauhl misses the jab.
Donk. Opdauhl catches Toby right on the button with a cross.
Opdauhl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toby's sensitive parts.
Toby tries to land a front kick but Opdauhl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Opdauhl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toby.
Toby misses with a body kick.
Toby scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Opdauhl.
Toby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Opdauhl. Opdauhl obviously looking to wear him down.
Toby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Opdauhl.
Toby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opdauhl throws out the jab.
Opdauhl lands with an overhand left.
Toby misses with a looping right.
Toby thows a leg kick but Opdauhl checks it
and Opdauhl counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toby walks into a left hand.
Opdauhl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Opdauhl is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Toby throws a body kick that misses.
Opdauhl swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Opdauhl throws a low kick but Toby moves out of range easily.
Opdauhl throws a leg kick but Toby moved away.
Opdauhl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Opdauhl throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Opdauhl.
Opdauhl throws a right hand that Toby ducks under and follows up with a left that Toby also avoids with ease.
Opdauhl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Toby misses with a straight left.
Toby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toby checks a leg kick.
Opdauhl takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Toby tries to land a body kick
and Opdauhl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Opdauhl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Opdauhl steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toby. That one must have hurt.
Opdauhl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toby.
Toby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Opdauhl takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Toby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Opdauhl'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.

Both fighters circling a little - Toby finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toby.
Toby lets loose with a powerful body kick. Opdauhl will feel that in the morning.
Opdauhl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toby tries a head kick but it misses.
Opdauhl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Toby misses.
James Toby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Opdauhl was well out of range. Poor timing from Toby.
Opdauhl takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Opdauhl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Opdauhl looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toby avoids a punch combination nicely.

Toby clinches up with Opdauhl and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Toby.
Toby blocking some punches.
Toby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opdauhl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Opdauhl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toby has Opdauhl pushed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Toby.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toby missing with knees to the body.
Opdauhl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opdauhl misses with the head strike.
Opdauhl will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short right from Opdauhl.
Toby landing knees to the head.
Opdauhl prevents a body shot from Toby.
Toby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby lands an elbow that stopped Opdauhl in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toby taking a breather.
Toby looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toby.
Opdauhl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Toby misses with some punches.
Toby misses with a punch to the body.
Toby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toby stalling in the clinch but Opdauhl improves position.
Toby looking to stall.
Toby misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toby is struggling to control the position.
Toby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Opdauhl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toby backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Opdauhl fails to land.
Opdauhl lands an uppercut.
Toby tries a knee to the head but Opdauhl blocks it.
Toby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Opdauhl throws a head punch that misses.
Opdauhl throws a head punch that misses.
Toby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Opdauhl scores with a shoulder strike.
Opdauhl throws a head punch that misses.
Opdauhl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toby misses with a punch to the body.
Toby lands a hook that snaps the head of Opdauhl backwards.
Toby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Opdauhl is keeping busy.
Opdauhl stalling in the clinch but Toby improves position.
Opdauhl blocks an uppercut.
Toby lands a good knee to the midsection. Opdauhl won't want to take too many of those.
Toby tries to throw a body punch but Opdauhl avoids it by throwing Toby back against the cage.
Toby effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toby lands with a left to the head.
Toby lands a body punch.
Toby lands a right hand.
Toby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Opdauhls head.
Opdauhl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toby lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Opdauhl's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Opdauhl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Opdauhl misses with a low kick.
Toby scores with a kick to the body.
Opdauhl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Opdauhl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Opdauhl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toby.
Opdauhl takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Opdauhl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toby throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Opdauhl avoids the head kick by Toby.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opdauhl throws the left hand but Toby avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toby is looking to land body kicks.
Opdauhl takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Opdauhl sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Toby lands a high kick to the side of Opdauhl's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Toby dives into guard, looking to finish.

Opdauhl is rocked!
Toby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh Opdauhl is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toby loads up on a big left hand. Opdauhl felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Toby looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Opdauhl can't hide his disappointment, as Toby celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Toby!
James Toby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Faaloua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LA Beast Official Theme . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Christopher
vs
Faaloua

185 cm
30
265 lbs
19 - 12 - 2

195 cm
27
265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Christopher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Faaloua!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faaloua circles away quickly and effectively.
Faaloua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christopher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christopher cracks Faaloua with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Christopher.

Faaloua closes the distance and clinches.
Faaloua keeps control of Christopher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christopher's brow.
Christopher avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Christopher takes an elbow to the temple.

Christopher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faaloua swings for the body but Christopher moves out of range.
Christopher misses with a series of wild punches.
Faaloua throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloua scores with a head kick.
Christopher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like James Faaloua has been cut.
Christopher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faaloua manages to avoid it.
Faaloua slips under a jab from Christopher.
James Faaloua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christopher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faaloua at a distance.
Faaloua wants to clinch up but Christopher keeps it at a distance.
Faaloua misses with a head kick.
Faaloua is looking to clinch.
Faaloua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christopher's head.

Faaloua closes the distance and clinches.
Faaloua prevents Christopher from breaking the clinch.
Christopher blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christopher's brow.
Christopher is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua is controlling him.
Christopher blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua is looking to control Christopher's arms but Christopher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faaloua has his back to the cage.
Christopher avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christopher's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Christopher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faaloua tries to clinch up.
Faaloua connects with a high kick.
Christopher throws a nice looking combination but Faaloua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Faaloua rushes Christopher and presses him up against the cage.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Christopher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faaloua has him pressed against the cage.
Christopher working hard to break the clinch.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Christopher tries to break free but Faaloua pushes him back against the cage.
Christopher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faaloua backwards.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Christopher blocks the elbow strike.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua misses with an elbow over the top.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow.
Christopher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christopher is trying to force a seperation but Faaloua has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christopher's brow.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Christopher tries to circle away but Faaloua has him pinned against the cage.
Christopher avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Christopher blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua prevents Christopher from breaking the clinch.
Christopher takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Leonard Christopher has been cut.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Christopher slows down the pace here.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Christopher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Christopher avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faaloua slowing the pace effectively.
Christopher wants to get back to striking at distance but Faaloua won't allow it.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Christopher working aggressively here.
Christopher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christopher's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faaloua lands an elbow just above Christopher 's eye.
Christopher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Christopher blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Christopher is trying to break free.
Christopher blocks the elbow strike.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faaloua throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Christopher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Christopher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Faaloua dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Faaloua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christopher.
Christopher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faaloua.
Faaloua tries to clinch but Christopher is having none of it.
Christopher keeps the fight on the outside.
Christopher throwing a counter right hand but Faaloua manages to avoid it.

Faaloua has closed the distance and engaged Christopher in a clinch.
Christopher tries to break free but Faaloua pushes him back against the cage.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faaloua is trying to stall.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Christopher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christopher blocks the elbow strike.
Christopher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christopher blocks an elbow strike.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Christopher avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Christopher is trying to break the clinch but Faaloua has him pressed against the cage.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Christopher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Faaloua throws a front kick that sends Christopher stumbling back into the cage.
Faaloua tries a head kick but it misses.
Christopher misses with a two punch combination.
Faaloua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christopher throws out the jab.
Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faaloua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christopher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faaloua is looking to clinch but Christopher is avoiding it.
Leonard Christopher is winning the standup battle so far.
Faaloua scores with a leg kick.
Faaloua is looking to clinch but Christopher is avoiding it.
Faaloua misses with a leg kick.
Faaloua tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christopher misses with a wild combination.

Faaloua has closed the distance and engaged Christopher in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christopher's brow.
Faaloua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faaloua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faaloua lands an elbow just above Christopher 's eye.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Faaloua.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua throws an elbow that misses.
Faaloua lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua lands an elbow inside that Christopher shrugs off.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christopher tries to circle away but Faaloua has him pinned against the cage.
Christopher blocks an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Christopher wants to break free but Faaloua has control.
Faaloua has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Christopher seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Faaloua can turn it around.

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

Faaloua has closed the distance and engaged Christopher in a clinch.
Christopher is trying to force a seperation but Faaloua has the dominant position.
Christopher is trying to push Faaloua away but Faaloua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faaloua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Christopher avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Faaloua.
Faaloua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christopher's brow.
Faaloua lands a damaging elbow.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Christopher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christopher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch but Christopher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Christopher lands but Faaloua takes it in his stride.
Christopher throws a jab but it's blocked by Faaloua.
Faaloua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faaloua blocks a head kick by Christopher.
Faaloua is looking to clinch.
Faaloua is looking to clinch.
Faaloua doesn't manage to clinch there - Christopher circles away.
Faaloua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leonard Christopher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faaloua is looking to clinch.
Christopher moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Faaloua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Faaloua swings for the body but Christopher moves out of range.
Christopher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Faaloua counters with a nice body kick.
Faaloua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Faaloua blocks the low kick.
Faaloua wants to clinch up but Christopher keeps it at a distance.
Faaloua misses with a head kick.
Faaloua tries to clinch but Christopher moves out of range.
Faaloua doesn't manage to clinch there - Christopher circles away.
Christopher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Faaloua.
Christopher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faaloua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Faaloua misses with a head kick.
Christopher seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faaloua throws a head kick but Christopher moves out of range.
Faaloua explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Faaloua tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Christopher misses.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christopher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faaloua is looking to clinch but Christopher is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Christopher misses its target.
Christopher tries to bum rush Faaloua with a series of wild strikes but Faaloua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Faaloua.
Faaloua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christopher is looking for a counter combo.
Faaloua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christopher.

Faaloua closes the distance and pushes Christopher back into the cage.
Christopher working hard to break the clinch.
Christopher is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Faaloua's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Christopher avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Christopher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christopher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faaloua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch but Christopher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faaloua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christopher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Faaloua clinches.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christopher's brow.
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!
Faaloua lands an elbow that stopped Christopher in his tracks for a moment.
James Faaloua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Faaloua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christopher is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faaloua.
Christopher can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua trying to control the position but instead, Christopher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faaloua into the cage.

Christopher breaks the clinch.
Faaloua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faaloua throws a head kick that Christopher semi-blocks.
Faaloua tries to close the distance and clinch but Christopher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Faaloua pushes Christopher up against the cage in a clinch.
Faaloua throws an elbow but it misses.
Faaloua pushes off an throws an elbow but Christopher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Christopher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christopher lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Christopher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faaloua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faaloua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faaloua misses with an elbow strike.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Faaloua stalls.
Christopher dodges an elbow strike from Faaloua.
Christopher avoids the elbow strike from Faaloua, against the cage.
Leonard Christopher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faaloua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christopher's brow.
Christopher avoids a wild elbow strike from Faaloua.
Christopher takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christopher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Christopher manages to break the clinch.
Faaloua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faaloua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christopher's head.
Faaloua moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christopher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faaloua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James Faaloua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faaloua tries to clinch up but Christopher circles away and keeps his distance.
Christopher tries to counter with a takedown but Faaloua is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Faaloua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faaloua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Faaloua!
An out of breath James Faaloua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Leonard Christopher spoke after the fight, saying 'Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth.'.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gandalf Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Sheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey comes to the cage accompanied by You shall not pass. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grey
vs
Sheck

186 cm
28
217 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gandalf Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Sheck!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey misses with a wild combination.
Grey takes a swing at Sheck's ribcage but misses.
Sheck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sheck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grey throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheck feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey throws a hook but Sheck blocks it.
Grey looks to land a combination but Sheck avoids it well.
Sheck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grey defends it well.
Grey lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey missing with a left hand there. Sheck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Sheck tries to counter it with a takedown but Grey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gandalf Grey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grey swings for the body but Sheck moves out of range.
Sheck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grey defends it well.
Grey looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheck is just out of range.
Gandalf Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheck with the counter takedown but Grey avoids it easily.
Grey tried to score with a low kick but Sheck checks it.
Sheck feints the counter takedown.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheck moves away.
Sheck feints the counter takedown.
Grey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sheck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sheck in his tracks.
Grey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grey.
Grey is looking to wear down Sheck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grey throws a hook but Sheck blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Grey. Those never looked like landing.
Sheck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheck with the counter takedown but Grey avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey wants to slow Sheck down by chopping away at his legs.
Sheck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sheck moves out of range as Grey strikes.
Grey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheck manages to avoid it.
Grey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheck.
And Sheck tries to counter it with a takedown but Grey pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Sheck gets tackled into the cage by Grey. Grey maintains the clinch.
Sheck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grey is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Grey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheck wants a takedown but no success here.
Grey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grey smiles and moves away.
Gandalf Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sheck.
Grey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sheck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Grey misses its intended target.
Sheck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grey misses with a looping right.
Sheck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A lazy left from Grey finds it's target.
Sheck walks into a stiff left hand from Grey.
Grey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roger Sheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shecks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sheck moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Grey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Grey misses its intended target.
Grey just misses with a punch to the body.
And Sheck tries to counter it with a takedown but Grey pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grey.
Grey throws a nice inside leg kick.

Sheck gets tackled into the cage by Grey. Grey maintains the clinch.
Grey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheck can do to turn this around?
Sheck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grey smiles and moves away.
Grey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grey misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sheck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grey throws a leg kick

and Sheck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grey!
Sheck working the strikes but Grey uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sheck works his foot free and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sheck working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far 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!
Sheck lands a big elbow.
Sheck trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Sheck swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grey is now in Sheck's guard. A big mistake from Sheck there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheck is looking to sweep but instead, Grey has passed into half guard.
Sheck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sheck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Sheck!
A relieved looking Roger Sheck 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Pintos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Knope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Pintos
vs
Knope

189 cm
31
264 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

198 cm
24
250 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, El Pintos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Knope!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pintos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knope scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pintos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knope.
Pintos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pintos scores with a hook.
Knope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knope looks for a takedown but Pintos sprawls well.
Knope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pintos avoids a punch combination nicely.

Knope rushes Pintos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Pintos manages to break the clinch.
Knope ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Pintos slams his shin into Knope's torso.
Pintos lands with a nice body punch.
Pintos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knope tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pintos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pintos lands with a good body shot.
Knope missing with a left hand there. Pintos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Pintos.
Pintos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knope on the side of the head.
Knope throws the left hand but Pintos avoids the punch easily.
Knope misses with a hook. Pintos ducked under it nicely.
Knope tries to clinch there but Pintos circles away.
Knope gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pintos throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pintos takes a swing at Knope's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knope looks to land a combination but Pintos avoids it well.
Pintos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knope.
El Pintos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knope sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pintos misses with a wild body shot.
Knope looks to land a combination but Pintos avoids it well.
Pintos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pintos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pintos lands a jab to the head.

Knope is rocked!
Knope takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knope is still on wobbly legs! Can Pintos finish him?
Knope looks winded!
Knope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Pintos. Beautiful body shot.
Knope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pintos can pounce on him.
Pintos throws an uppercut from hell that sends Knope clean off his feet! He's out cold! Pintos stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El Pintos!
During a confident post fight interview, El Pintos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garp Pullnate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Del Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Pullnate
vs
Del Rosario

225 cm
33
288 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

194 cm
24
248 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garp Pullnate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Del Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullnate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pullnate blocks the body kick.
Del Rosario takes one to the chin there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pullnate effectively controlling the action here.
Del Rosario misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Rosario.
Pullnate misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Del Rosario.
Del Rosario misses with a punch to the body.
Pullnate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullnate scores with a shoulder strike.
Del Rosario digs a right hand underneath Pullnate's ribcage. Pullnate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pullnate taking a breather.
Del Rosario throws a punch but it's blocked by Pullnate.
Pullnate stalling the fight.
Pullnate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullnate tries to work over Del Rosario's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Rosario working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Del Rosario fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rosario working aggressively here.
Pullnate blocks an uppercut.
Pullnate tries to throw a body punch but Del Rosario avoids it by throwing Pullnate back against the cage.
Del Rosario is trying to maintain a safe position but Pullnate gets an underhook and turns Del Rosario into the cage.
Pullnate blocks an uppercut.
Del Rosario goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pullnate tries to throw a body punch but Del Rosario avoids it by throwing Pullnate back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pullnate.
Pullnate taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Del Rosario scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pullnate struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Rosario controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Rosario.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario tries to stall but Pullnate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pullnate.
Pullnate blocks a body shot from Del Rosario.
Del Rosario fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rosario can't find room to land a body shot as Pullnate controls the action.
Del Rosario misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Rosario misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rosario trying to control the position but instead, Pullnate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Del Rosario into the cage.
Pullnate blocking some punches.
Pullnate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pullnate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Pullnate on the inside.
Del Rosario misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Rosario misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Rosario working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Del Rosario as Pullnate tries to tie him up.
Del Rosario tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pullnate's elbow.
Del Rosario prevents a body shot from Pullnate.
Pullnate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pullnate tries to throw a body punch but Del Rosario avoids it by throwing Pullnate back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pullnate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Del Rosario looks winded!
Del Rosario misses with some punches.
Pullnate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pullnate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Rosario's elbow.
Del Rosario blocks an uppercut.
Pullnate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pullnate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pullnate gets through Del Rosario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pullnate lands a nice uppercut.
Pullnate tries a body shot but Del Rosario blocks it.
Del Rosario misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario can't find room to land a body shot as Pullnate controls the action.
A short right from Del Rosario.
Pullnate leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pullnate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pullnate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pullnate misses with a body punch.
Pullnate lands an uppercut.
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!
Del Rosario throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Del Rosario as Pullnate tries to tie him up.
Del Rosario scores with a shoulder strike.
Pullnate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pullnate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pullnate fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Garp Pullnate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Del Rosario just misses with a punch to the body.
Pullnate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pullnate connects with a looping right hand.
Del Rosario swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Del Rosario closes the distance and clinches.
Pullnate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pullnate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pullnate taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pullnate misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Rosario.
Del Rosario misses with a punch on the inside.
Pullnate struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Rosario controls his hands.
Del Rosario lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rosario scores with a shot to the side of Pullnate's head.
Pullnate cracks Del Rosario with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pullnate.
Pullnate tries to work over Del Rosario's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pullnate scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Del Rosario lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pullnate.
Del Rosario prevents a body shot from Pullnate.
Pullnate works on Del Rosario's body with a couple of short punches.
Pullnate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pullnate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Rosario misses with a punch to the body.
Pullnate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Del Rosario misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pullnate lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pullnate.
Del Rosario misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pullnate stalling in the clinch but Del Rosario improves position.
Pullnate misses with some punches.
Del Rosario misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rosario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Rosario misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pullnate fails to land.
Pullnate throws a head punch that misses.
Pullnate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Del Rosario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pullnate has a couple of punches blocked by Del Rosario.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pullnate is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Rosario gets an underhook and turns Pullnate into the cage.
Del Rosario working aggressively here.
Del Rosario blocks an uppercut.
Del Rosario swings wildly with an uppercut but Pullnate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pullnate.
Del Rosario fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rosario looking to stall.
Del Rosario tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Rosario throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullnate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pullnate avoiding damage.
Pullnate lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Rosario backwards.
Pullnate pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pullnate is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Rosario gets an underhook and turns Pullnate into the cage.
Pullnate works on Del Rosario's body with a couple of short punches.
Del Rosario is breathing heavily.
Pullnate misses with a punch to the body.
Pullnate swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Rosario uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Rosario.
Del Rosario blocks a body shot from Pullnate.
Del Rosario fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pullnate misses with a punch on the inside.
Pullnate tries to work over Del Rosario's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pullnate blocks an uppercut.
Pullnate misses with some punches.
Pullnate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Rosario swings wildly with an uppercut but Pullnate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pullnate blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pullnate.
Pullnate misses with a body punch.
Pullnate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Rosario can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pullnate.
Del Rosario goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pullnate blocking some punches.
Pullnate has a couple of punches blocked by Del Rosario.
Pullnate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Del Rosario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Rosario throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garp Pullnate dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Del Rosario misses with a low kick.
Del Rosario swings for the body but Pullnate moves out of range.
Pullnate blocks a jab.
Del Rosario connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Pullnate closes the distance and clinches.
Pullnate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pullnate is stalling here.
Del Rosario misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Rosario misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Pullnate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullnate pressing his opponent against the cage.
Del Rosario throws a punch but it's blocked by Pullnate.
Del Rosario lands a body shot.
Del Rosario swings wildly with an uppercut but Pullnate uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rosario throws a head punch that misses.
Del Rosario misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Rosario lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pullnate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Del Rosario prevents a body shot from Pullnate.
Del Rosario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Rosario.
Pullnate lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Del Rosario fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Rosario.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Rosario.
Del Rosario tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Del Rosario.
Del Rosario working aggressively here.
Pullnate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shane Del Rosario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Del Rosario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pullnate lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pullnate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Rosario working aggressively here.
Del Rosario doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pullnate lands a nice uppercut.
Pullnate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pullnate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pullnate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pullnate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pullnate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Del Rosario or not.
Pullnate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pullnate.
Pullnate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pullnate blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullnate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Rosario backwards.
Pullnate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Rosario's elbow.
Pullnate lands a right hand.
A short right from Pullnate.
Pullnate scores with a shoulder strike.
Del Rosario has a couple of punches blocked by Pullnate.
Pullnate throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Rosario.
Garp Pullnate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Pullnate.
Pullnate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pullnate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pullnate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rosario leaning his opponent against the cage.
Del Rosario tries to work over Pullnate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Rosario doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullnate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pullnate throws a head punch that misses.
Pullnate lands a nice 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!
A short right from Pullnate on the inside.
Pullnate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pullnate stalling.
Pullnate tries to throw a body punch but Del Rosario avoids it by throwing Pullnate back against the cage.
Pullnate blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Del Rosario fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pullnate.
Garp Pullnate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Rosario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Del Rosario lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pullnate.
A head punch on the inside from Del Rosario fails to land.
Del Rosario struggles to land a body shot inside as Pullnate controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Del Rosario takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garp Pullnate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pullnate has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garp Pullnate!
After winning the bout, Garp Pullnate thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch comes to the cage accompanied by Fight For Your Right To Party. This should be a great matchup!

Yauch
vs
Small

184 cm
31
179 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

182 cm
34
178 lbs
26 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Yauch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Small!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch thuds his right hand into Small's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yauch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yauch scores with a jab to the body.
Yauch misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yauch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yauch.
Yauch blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Yauch.
Yauch throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yauch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
Yauch throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Small throws a counter combo.
Small connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yauch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Yauch as he checks the leg kick.
Yauch is looking to counter punch.
Yauch throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yauch throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch throws a head kick that Small semi-blocks.
Yauch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yauch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Small.
Small throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Yauch to counter with a crisp jab.
Yauch misses with a kick to the body.
Small throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Small checks a leg kick.
Yauch looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Yauch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Small.
A leg kick checked by Yauch.
Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yauch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Small shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yauch. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yauch throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Yauch moves forwards but Small connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yauch looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Small moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Small.

Yauch clinches up with Small and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yauch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Yauch controls the action.
Yauch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Small's efforts to push away.
Yauch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yauch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yauch fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Yauch fails to land.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Yauch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch misses with a punch on the inside.
Small holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yauch slows down the pace here.
Yauch taking a breather.
Yauch gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Small is looking to break free of the clinch but Yauch has double underhooks.
Small blocks an uppercut.

Small escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yauch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yauch lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand.
Small thuds his right hand into Yauch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Small misses.
Yauch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yauch throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yauch misses with a left hand
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yauch scores with a hook to the body. Small takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yauch throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease.
Yauch misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yauch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yauch throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yauch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small thumps Yauch with a low kick.
Yauch walks into a left hand.
Small uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yauch has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yauch lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand.
Small takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Small misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Yauch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Yauch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Yauch.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yauch lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yauch.
Yauch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yauch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Small.
Yauch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yauch misses with a low kick as Small jumps back.
Small missing with a left hand there. Yauch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yauch ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Yauch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yauch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Small's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Small misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Yauch.
Yauch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam Yauch is winning the standup battle so far.
Yauch misses with a hook
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Yauch throws a series of punches but Small avoids them all with ease.
Small tries to move into range but Yauch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Small rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yauch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yauch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yauch throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Small misses with a low kick.
Small throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yauch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throws a right hand that misses
and Yauch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Small scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Small's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Small duly obliges.
Yauch throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
That kick from Small tenderised Yauch's leg. Yauch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Small misses with a combination
and Yauch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small misses with a hook. Yauch ducked under it nicely.
Small scores with a jab to the head.
Yauch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yauch throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Small lands an overhand right.
Yauch checks a low kick from Small.
A combination from Small does no damage.
Yauch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yauch.
Yauch looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Nice cross by Small.

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

Small is rocked!
Yauch pounces like a tiger and cracks Small with a vicious hook! Small is down but not out! Yauch follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Yauch!
A victorious Adam Yauch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Salwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Freedom. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Salwa
vs
Freedom

184 cm
33
198 lbs
29 - 10 - 0

180 cm
32
194 lbs
26 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Spartan Nutrition

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 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Salwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salwa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freedom tests Salwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Freedom rushes Salwa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salwa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Salwa fails to land.
Nice body punch from Freedom.
Salwa slowing the pace effectively.
Salwa throws a punch but it's blocked by Freedom.
Freedom throws an elbow but it misses.
Salwa working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salwa stalling against the cage.
Salwa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salwa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Freedom or not.
Freedom misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salwa is leaning against Freedom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salwa lands a shoulder strike.
Salwa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.
Freedom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Freedom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Freedom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salwa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salwa taking a breather.
Salwa lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Freedom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Salwa managing to block the knees to the body from Freedom.
Salwa misses with a body punch.
Salwa trying to stall but Freedom improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom looking to stall.
Salwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salwa throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Freedom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Freedom throws an elbow that misses.
Salwa misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freedom.
Freedom blocks a body shot from Salwa.
Freedom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Salwa.
Freedom has had enough of the clinch but Salwa keeps him there for the moment.
Salwa tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Salwa back against the cage.
Salwa has a couple of punches blocked by Freedom.
Salwa is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freedom.
Freedom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salwa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freedom missing with knees to the body.
Freedom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salwa.
Salwa throws a punch but it's blocked by Freedom.
Salwa has a couple of punches blocked by Freedom.
Freedom trying to land knees to the body.
Salwa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.
Salwa dodges an elbow strike from Freedom.
Salwa has a couple of punches blocked by Freedom.
A head punch on the inside from Salwa fails to land.
Salwa lands a shot to the body.
Salwa lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salwa misses with some punches.
Freedom digs a right hand underneath Salwa's ribcage. Salwa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Freedom throws a head punch that misses.
Freedom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Salwa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Freedom up against the cage.
Salwa prevents a body shot from Freedom.
A knee to the head by Freedom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salwa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salwa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freedom throws an elbow but misses.
Freedom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Freedom blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Salwa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Salwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Freedom tries to counter with a clinch but Salwa shakes him off and moves away.
Freedom lands a leg kick that knocks Salwa off balance momentarily.
Salwa throws a leg kick but Freedom moved away.
Salwa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Freedom cracks Salwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Freedom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Freedom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Freedom throws a body shot but no joy.
Freedom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Freedom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salwa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Freedom tries to land a front kick but Salwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Salwa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salwa throws an overhand right that lands on Freedom's shoulder, as Freedom tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freedom digs a good body shot into Salwa's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Salwa.
Freedom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Freedom looks to land a body kick but Salwa moved away.
Good work by Salwa as he checks the leg kick.
Freedom gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Salwa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salwa - that will leave a mark!
Freedom avoids the body shot from Salwa.
Salwa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freedom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salwa sets himself, and Freedom steps forward looking for the clinch! Salwa avoids it this time.
Freedom blocks a leg kick.
Salwa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Freedom connects with a crisp jab.
Freedom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salwa manages to avoid it.
Salwa misses with an uppercut.
Salwa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Freedom duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedom misses with an uppercut. Salwa saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Freedom checks a leg kick.
Salwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salwa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salwa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freedom connects with the punch.
Salwa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freedom lands a slapping body shot.
Salwa throws a low kick but Freedom avoids it.
Salwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freedom throws a low kick, looking for Salwa's leg but Salwa calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salwa motions for Freedom to come forward. Salwa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Salwa. Freedom shrugs it off though.
Freedom tries to score with a low kick but Salwa moves his leg out of the way.
Salwa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Salwa is looking to score with low kicks.
Salwa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Salwa throws a big shot that misses.
Freedom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salwa manages to avoid it.
Freedom's corner calls for a 1-2. Freedom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Salwa finds it's way through Freedom's defenses.
Freedom ducks under a wild hook from Salwa.
Freedom throws a looping overhand right but Salwa ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salwa loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Freedom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freedom misses with a kick to the body.
Freedom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freedom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salwa manages to avoid it.
Salwa thuds a left hand into Freedom's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedom punishes Salwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Freedom tries a head kick but it misses.
Salwa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Freedom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Freedom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Freedom works Salwa's body with a nice hook.
Nice cross by Salwa.
Salwa throws a sloppy head kick and Freedom moves out of range easily.
Freedom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Freedom looks to move away, Salwa throws a big counter combo bu Freedom just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Freedom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Salwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Freedom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Salwa.
Salwa avoids a kick to the body.
Johnny Freedom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freedom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Freedom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salwa counters with a three punch combo that has Freedom backing up. Freedom nods at Salwa to acknowledge the strikes.
Salwa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Freedom.
Salwa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freedom tries a low kick but Salwa avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Freedom.
A combination from Freedom does no damage.
Freedom just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSalwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Salwa.
Freedom follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salwa throws a nice head kick!
Freedom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salwa lands a jab.
Salwa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Freedom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salwa throws a head kick that misses.
Salwa throws out a leg kick but Freedom moves out of range and Salwa only half commits.
Freedom wants to counter with a clinch but Salwa pushes him away.
Salwa swings for the body but Freedom moves out of range.
Salwa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salwa sets himself, and Freedom steps forward looking for the clinch! Salwa avoids it this time.
Salwa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salwa throws a shot from downtown. Freedom moves away and avoids it.
Freedom tries to score with a low kick but Salwa moves his leg out of the way.
Salwa slips under a jab from Freedom.
Salwa slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freedom.
Freedom throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom 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.
Salwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salwa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Salwa throws a hook to the side of Freedom's head but Freedom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salwa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freedom blocks a leg kick.
Salwa avoids the body shot from Freedom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salwa loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Freedom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salwa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Freedom misses with a straight left.
Salwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Freedom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salwa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Freedom! But no joy.
Freedom punishes Salwa's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Freedom throws a looping overhand right but Salwa ducks down to avoid it.
Salwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedom is just out of range.
Freedom digs a good hook to Salwa's body.
Salwa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freedom throws a poor cross that misses
and Salwa counters with a nice body kick.
Freedom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freedom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Freedom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Freedom checks a low kick from Salwa.
Salwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freedom lands a slapping body shot.
Freedom throws a right hand that misses
and Salwa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Salwa is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salwa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom delivers a nice body kick.
Freedom takes a swing at Salwa's ribcage but misses.
Salwa tries to land a leg kick but Freedom saw it coming and moves away.
Salwa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salwa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salwa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freedom is out of range.
Freedom lands a lovely overhand right.
Salwa looks to land a body kick but Freedom moved away.
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salwa moves away.
Salwa misses with a shot to the body

and Freedom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salwa tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Salwa back against the cage.

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 Gabriel Salwa.
I think Salwa 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Salwa!
Gabriel Salwa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeo Jae Suk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jae Suk comes to the cage accompanied by DJ SNAKE - GET LOW. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jae Suk
vs
Ventura

193 cm
34
260 lbs
31 - 19 - 0

196 cm
34
266 lbs
27 - 8 - 0

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World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Yeo Jae Suk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura throws a body kick that misses.
Ventura lands with an uppercut that bounces Jae Suk off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Yeo Jae Suk has been cut.
Ventura throws an off balance right hand
and Jae Suk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Ventura clinches up against the cage.
Ventura pushes Jae Suk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jae Suk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ventura avoids it.
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jae Suk missing with knees to the body.
Jae Suk prevents a body shot from Ventura.
Jae Suk misses with the head strike.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Jae Suk.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Ventura.
Ventura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jae Suk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ventura's efforts to push away.
Ventura's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ventura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Ventura has hold of one of Jae Suk's legs. Jae Suk is fighting the takedown attempt but Ventura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Jae Suk.
Ventura distracts Jae Suk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ventura wants to get up but he can't break Jae Suk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Jae Suk keeps moving.
Jae Suk wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
Ventura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jae Suk is trying to hold Ventura in close to prevent damage but Ventura has managed to pass into half guard.
Ventura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jae Suk gets back to full guard.

Jae Suk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ventura fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura throws out a loose jab but Jae Suk uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Ventura backs away, Jae Suk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Ventura clinches up with Jae Suk and pushes him back against the cage.
Jae Suk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ventura is defending well for now.
Ventura cracks Jae Suk with a nice body shot.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ventura tries a body shot but Jae Suk blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jae Suk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ventura tries for a takedown but Jae Suk manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Jae Suk.
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!
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Jae Suk.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jae Suk tries to land knees in the clinch but Ventura avoids the damage to the body.
Ventura gets through Jae Suk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ventura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jae Suk is breathing heavily.
Ventura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jae Suk misses.
Ventura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ventura throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jae Suk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ventura pounces like a tiger and cracks Jae Suk with a vicious hook! Jae Suk is down but not out! Ventura follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Ventura!
An out of breath Anthony Ventura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.