BFT-392 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantine Titanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titanus has chosen To Glory as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Singh
vs
Titanus

190 cm
31
232 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

195 cm
37
275 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sanjay Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Constantine Titanus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Titanus tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Titanus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Singh up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Titanus.
Titanus is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Titanus.
Titanus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singh's elbow.
Titanus can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Titanus lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Titanus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Titanus's coach down at Guinness Stout was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Titanus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Titanus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titanus tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Titanus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Titanuss head.
Titanus'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.
Titanus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Singh is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Constantine Titanus.
Good exchange - Singh coming out on top.

It looks like Constantine Titanus has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singh.
Singh misses with a wild combination.
Singh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Titanus counters with a nice uppercut.
Constantine Titanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Singh misses with a jab to the body
and Titanus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Titanus. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Titanus.
Titanus throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Titanus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Titanus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Titanus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Titanus tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Titanus walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Singh drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Titanus swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Singh's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantine Titanus!
A relieved looking Constantine Titanus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Opdauhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Stevens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stevens
vs
Opdauhl

191 cm
30
252 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

210 cm
22
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Opdauhl!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opdauhl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stevens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Opdauhl lands.

Stevens clinches.
Stevens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Opdauhl walks away with a smile on his face. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Opdauhl thuds his right hand into Stevens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Opdauhl is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch lands to the side of Opdauhl 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Stevens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Opdauhl lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Opdauhl 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opdauhl presses Stevens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl tries to throw a body punch but Stevens avoids it by throwing Opdauhl back against the cage.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opdauhl misses with a body punch.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Opdauhl lands a body punch.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Opdauhl can't find room to land a body shot as Stevens controls the action.
Opdauhl swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Opdauhl lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Opdauhl smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opdauhl lands a leg kick that knocks Stevens off balance momentarily.
Barry Opdauhl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Opdauhl, right into the meat.
Stevens lands with a nice body punch.
Opdauhl connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Opdauhl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Opdauhl holds him up against the cage and eventually Stevens drops back down to his feet.
Opdauhl working aggressively here.
Opdauhl lands an uppercut.

Stevens pulls guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Stevens!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy . Chikatilo has chosen Black Sunshine as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kimura
vs
Chikatilo

190 cm
38
270 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

195 cm
32
272 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Chikatilo!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Andrei Chikatilo has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Kimura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kimura avoids the body shot from Chikatilo.
Kimura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chikatilo connects with a solid leg kick.
Chikatilo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chikatilo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kimura wants to clinch but Chikatilo slips to the side

and Chikatilo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chikatilo.

Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chikatilo defends it easily.
Chikatilo stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.
Chikatilo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chikatilo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kimura has an active guard here but Chikatilo has managed to pass into half guard.
Kimura wants to sweep but Chikatilo has passed to side control!
Chikatilo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chikatilo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chikatilo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chikatilo connects with a decent elbow.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.

Chikatilo tries for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Chikatilo scoring with punches and elbows.

Chikatilo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chikatilo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Chikatilo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Chikatilo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Chikatilo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chikatilo connects with a nice short shot to Kimura's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatilo lands strikes from half guard.
Kimura is not content to let Chikatilo control the position.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatilo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chikatilo is aware though and is defending well.
Chikatilo won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Chikatilo wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Chikatilo is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chikatilo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chikatilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chikatilo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chikatilo trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Chikatilo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura has momentary wrist control but Chikatilo slips an elbow through the middle.

Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chikatilo defends it easily.
Chikatilo passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chikatilo lands a nice short elbow.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Chikatilo has control of the leg.

Chikatilo wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Chikatilo there.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chikatilo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Chikatilo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Chikatilo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Chikatilo's cut.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kimura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chikatilo with the counter takedown but Kimura avoids it easily.
Kimura tries to clinch but Chikatilo moves out of range.

Chikatilo ducks straight into an uppercut from Kimura and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Chikatilo manages to regain guard straight away.

Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Chikatilo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Chikatilo is keeping the position.
Andrei Chikatilo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Chikatilo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chikatilo trying to control the position.
Chikatilo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Chikatilo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chikatilo controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.

Chikatilo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kimura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kimura pushes down on Chikatilo's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Chikatilo looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chikatilo is trying to get back to full guard.

Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Chikatilo is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Chikatilo looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.

Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Chikatilo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chikatilo manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Chikatilo's guard.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
Chikatilo is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Chikatilo tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kimura is working for a kimura but Chikatilo is defending it quite comfortably.

Chikatilo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kimura is looking for a kimura but Chikatilo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chikatilo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chikatilo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chikatilo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chikatilo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chikatilo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kimura some visible discomfort.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kimura takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chikatilo trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.

Chikatilo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Chikatilo lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.

Chikatilo is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Chikatilo scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Kimura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Chikatilo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chikatilo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chikatilo working Kimura over with strikes.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chikatilo connects with a nice short shot to Kimura's temple.

Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chikatilo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chikatilo winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chikatilo 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.
Kimura taking some punishment here, with Chikatilo in his half guard.
Chikatilo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Chikatilo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chikatilo content to control rather than advance.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatilo controlling the action here.
Chikatilo is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura won't allow Chikatilo to pass to mount.
Chikatilo prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Kimura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chikatilo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chikatilo is nestled in close to Kimura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kimura looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Chikatilo there.
Chikatilo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chikatilo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chikatilo winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chikatilo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kimura is rocked!
Chikatilo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kimura is hurt! He's hurt bad - Chikatilo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kimura from any more punishment! Congratulations to Chikatilo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Chikatilo!
Andrei Chikatilo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Habibi Ya Nour El Ain. Josh Howell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Howell
vs
Khalifa

210 cm
30
223 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

190 cm
38
197 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howell defends well and Khalifa ends up having to push Howell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Howell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Josh Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Howell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khalifa doesn't seem phased though.
Howell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalifa feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Khalifa misses.
Khalifa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howell throwing a counter right hand but Khalifa manages to avoid it.
Howell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howell lands a nice shot to the body.
Howell stalks Khalifa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khalifa's face. Khalifa staggers backwards, shaken.
Howell connects with the punch.
Howell throws a series of punches but Khalifa moves out of range.
Khalifa feints the counter takedown.
Howell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khalifa counters with a three punch combo that has Howell backing up. Howell nods at Khalifa to acknowledge the strikes.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalifa fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa throws a series of punches but Howell avoids them all with ease.
Khalifa blocks a jab.
Khalifa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khalifa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howell counters with a left to the body.
Howell throws a big shot that misses.
Howell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalifa. Khalifa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khalifa tries to bum rush Howell with a series of wild strikes but Howell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Howell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Khalifa.
Khalifa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howell's waist but Howell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khalifa off to one side.
Howell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Josh Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalifa Khalifa.
A big right from Howell misses.
The fighters circling - Howell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalifa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Howell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khalifa or perhaps it was just good defense by Howell, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalifa moves away.
Howell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howell avoids the body shot from Khalifa.
Josh Howell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Howell.
Khalifa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howell.
Khalifa misses the shot to the body.
Khalifa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khalifa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howell is fending him off so far but Khalifa persists. Nope, Howell circles away and we're back to standing.
Howell misses with a straight left.
Howell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalifa with the counter takedown but Howell avoids it easily.
Howell leaves Khalifa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Howell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Khalifa drives through with a takedown into Howell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Howell is adopting a defensive guard.
Khalifa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khalifa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khalifa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howell tries to get out of the position.
Khalifa throwing strikes from guard but Howell blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa throwing strikes but missing.
Howell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khalifa throws a strike but Howell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Howell stands up and waves to Khalifa to follow him.
Howell lands a nice shot to the body.
Khalifa throws a hook but Howell blocks it.
Khalifa blocks a jab.
Howell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Howell dominated that round.
That's time! Howell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Khalifa slips a jab from Howell.
Khalifa fails with a takedown attempt.
Howell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Howell misses its intended target.
Khalifa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Howell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khalifa on the side of the head.
Khalifa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Howell misses with a shot to the body

and Khalifa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Khalifa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khalifa looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell controlling Khalifa's posture.
Khalifa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khalifa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khalifa stands up over Howell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khalifa throws a strike but Howell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalifa wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khalifa managing to control the position.
Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khalifa can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howell stays in close to Khalifa's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalifa is on top in guard.

Khalifa throws a big elbow that misses.
Khalifa postures up in Howell's guard and throws a big left but Howell blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khalifa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khalifa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalifa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khalifa looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell has control of Khalifa's left arm, preventing Khalifa from doing any damage.
Khalifa lands a couple of digs.
Khalifa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khalifa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Howell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Khalifa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Khalifa looks for a takedown but Howell sprawls well.
Howell takes a swing at Khalifa's ribcage but misses.
Khalifa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Howell takes a swing at Khalifa's ribcage but misses.
Khalifa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Howell defends it well.
Josh Howell is winning the standup battle so far.

Khalifa shoots in and bounces Howell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khalifa chips away with some ground and pound.
Howell has control of Khalifa's left arm, preventing Khalifa from doing any damage.
Khalifa wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Khalifa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howell parries the strikes from Khalifa easily there. Khalifa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Howell to escape.
Khalifa in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalifa Khalifa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Khalifa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howell.
Khalifa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khalifa walks into a straight right hand from Howell.
Howell throws an off balance right hand

and Khalifa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Howell!

Howell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Khalifa lands with an overhand left.
Khalifa Khalifa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Howell as he connects with a hook.

Khalifa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Howell to the mat! Howell manages to get full guard.

Howell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Khalifa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Khalifa wants a takedown but no success here.
Howell gets underhooks to prevent Khalifa's takedown attempt.
Khalifa is working for takedown but Howell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Josh Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalifa Khalifa.
Khalifa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khalifa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khalifa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howell slaps away a takedown attempt from Khalifa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howell slips under a jab from Khalifa.
Khalifa shoots in but Howell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howell misses with an uppercut. Khalifa saw that one coming.
Howell cracks Khalifa with a good jab.
Howell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khalifa misses with a takedown attempt
and Howell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khalifa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Howell defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell misses with a few strikes there.
Khalifa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khalifa.
Khalifa slips under a jab.
Howell misses with a straight left.
Howell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howell misses with an uppercut.
As Howell backs off Khalifa throws a huge counter combo but Howell manages to avoid it all.
Khalifa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howell defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell looks to land a left hand but Khalifa moved out of range nicely.
Khalifa tries for a takedown but Howell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khalifa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Howell tries to avoid it but Khalifa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Howell to the ground. Howell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Howell as he connects with a hook.
Howell lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Howell misses.
Khalifa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khalifa fails with a takedown attempt.
Howell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khalifa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howell scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell swings for the body but Khalifa moves out of range.
Khalifa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khalifa fails with the takedown
enabling Howell to counter with a crisp jab.
Howell misses the shot to the body.
Khalifa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khalifa fails with the takedown.
Howell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Howell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Howell scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howell 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Howell!
An out of breath Josh Howell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wu Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dede Rustandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wei comes to the cage accompanied by The Nights. Rustandi has chosen Goyang Dumang as his entrance music. Dede Rustandi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wei
vs
Rustandi

177 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

198 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wu Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dede Rustandi!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rustandi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Rustandi.
Rustandi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rustandi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rustandi dips to his left and cracks Wei with an uppercut!
Rustandi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wei.
Rustandi scores with a shot to the body.
Wei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rustandi.
Wei wants to clinch up but Rustandi keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Rustandi.
Rustandi scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rustandi dodges the punch combination from Wei.
Wei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rustandi pinned against the cage. Rustandi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rustandi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustandi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rustandi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wei 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.
Dede Rustandi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rustandi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rustandi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rustandi counters with a three punch combo that has Wei backing up. Wei nods at Rustandi to acknowledge the strikes.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rustandi staying out of range there.
Wei goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wei tries to clinch but Rustandi is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rustandi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wei.
Wei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei misses with a straight right.
Wei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rustandi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wei blocks the body kick.
Wei throws a sloppy head kick and Rustandi moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Wei misses its intended target.
Rustandi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wei.
Wei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rustandi but Rustandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wu Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei is breathing heavily.
Wei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rustandi lands with a nice body punch.
Rustandi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rustandi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rustandi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rustandi.
Rustandi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rustandi counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustandi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Rustandi.
Wei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rustandi.
Rustandi cracks the inside of Wei's front leg.
Rustandi lands with a nice combination. Wei backs away looking to recover.
Rustandi scores with the left hand. Wei knows he should have avoided that one.
Rustandi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rustandi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rustandi.
Rustandi scores with a one two! Wei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wei takes one to the chin there.
Rustandi looks to land a combination. Wei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Wei is rocked!
Rustandi lands with a good body shot.
Rustandi is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei tries to clinch up but Rustandi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rustandi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rustandi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wei throws out a leg kick but Rustandi moves out of range and Wei only half commits.
Wei shoots in but no luck this time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rustandi.
Wei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rustandi throws a leg kick which misses Wei's front leg but catches the back leg as Wei tries to avoid it.
Wei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rustandi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rustandi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wei at a distance.
Rustandi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rustandi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rustandi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rustandi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rustandi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rustandi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wei's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dede Rustandi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wei misses with a combination
and Rustandi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rustandi lands a nice hook to Wei's body. Wei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wei might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rustandi connects with a solid leg kick.
Dede Rustandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rustandi dodges the punch combination from Wei.
Rustandi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rustandi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wei throws a low kick but Rustandi moves out of range easily.
Rustandi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rustandi throws out a counter right but Wei avoids it with no problem.
Wu Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Rustandi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wei doesn't seem phased though.
Wei avoids the head kick by Rustandi.
A punch combination from Wei misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rustandi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei walks into a jab.
Wei thows a leg kick but Rustandi checks it
and Rustandi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Rustandi there.
Rustandi lands with a nice combination. Wei backs away looking to recover.
Oh Wei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rustandi cracks Wei on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wei falls backwards against the cage. Rustandi follows up with more strikes that drop Wei to his knees. Rustandi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wei! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dede Rustandi!
A very excited looking Dede Rustandi 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.
The defeated Wu Wei had this to say: 'Why do we fall? So we could rise higher.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Mega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juarez Del Fuago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mega comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Yellow. Del Fuago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Israel Kamakawino - E Ala E. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mega
vs
Del Fuago

168 cm
39
155 lbs
24 - 27 - 1

165 cm
31
160 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Max Mega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juarez Del Fuago!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mega lands the left hand.
Mega fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Del Fuago's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mega tries to bum rush Del Fuago with a series of wild strikes but Del Fuago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mega misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Mega has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Mega drives through with a takedown into Del Fuago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mega tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Fuago is retaining full guard.
Mega lands a couple of digs.
Mega working some strikes from top position.
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!
Mega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Fuago is keeping the position for now.

Del Fuago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Del Fuago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mega working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Fuago's head.

Del Fuago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mega defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Fuago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mega cracks Del Fuago with a solid left hand.

Del Fuago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mega escapes and throws Del Fuago's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Del Fuago is looking to regain half guard here but Mega keeps moving and retains side control.
Mega trying to control the position but Del Fuago is working away.
Mega happy to just control the position for now.
Del Fuago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Fuago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Fuago on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Mega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Fuago is trying to improve his position.

Mega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Del Fuago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mega off and has taken his back!
Mega tries to escape the position.
Mega is trying to stand back up.
Mega tries to escape but Del Fuago has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Del Fuago looking for the choke but no joy.

Mega manages to escape to his feet.
Del Fuago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Mega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mega slows the pace down in half guard.
Del Fuago wants to control but Mega is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Del Fuago looking for submissions off his back.
Mega slips a nice elbow through Del Fuago's hands, connecting with Del Fuago's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Fuago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mega pulls his head out easily.
Mega is nestled in close to Del Fuago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mega lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Fuago is looking to improve his position.

Del Fuago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mega takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Del Fuago actively working from the bottom here.
Mega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mega there.
Mega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Del Fuago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Del Fuago enables Mega to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Del Fuago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Del Fuago is looking for a triangle here but Mega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Fuago can do to turn this around?
Mega working the ground and pound.
Mega grinds an elbow into Del Fuago's temple.
Mega is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mega lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mega working away.
Del Fuago tries to buck Mega off but Mega is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Del Fuago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Del Fuago down.
Mega cracks Del Fuago with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega scores with punches from side control.
Del Fuago is not content to let Mega control the position.

Mega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Del Fuago trying to remain calm as Mega controls from the top position.
Del Fuago wants to control but Mega postures up.
Mega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Del Fuago down.
Del Fuago is not content to let Mega control the position.
Del Fuago tries to buck Mega off but Mega is having none of it.
Del Fuago taking a bit of punishment here - Mega scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mega working the body and head with strikes.

Mega stands up and beckons Del Fuago to his feet.
Mega throws a series of punches but Del Fuago avoids them all with ease.
Del Fuago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mega defends it well.
Mega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Fuago throws out a counter right but Mega avoids it with no problem.

Mega feints and as Del Fuago raises his hands in defense, Mega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Del Fuago looking for a guillotine here but Mega defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Del Fuago working for a triangle but Mega defends it easily.
Mega trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Fuago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago is trying to keep Mega in close.

Del Fuago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mega trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Fuago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mega postures up and lands a big shot to Del Fuago's brow.
Mega wants to pass the guard but Del Fuago is keeping the position.

Del Fuago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mega defends it easily.
Mega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Fuago keeps working.
Del Fuago struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mega cracks Del Fuago with a big right hand but Del Fuago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Del Fuago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mega's best efforts.
Del Fuago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Del Fuago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mega pulls his head out easily.
Mega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Del Fuago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mega's back!

Mega preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Del Fuago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mega is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Mega dominated that second round.
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!

A combination from Mega does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Fuago! But no joy.
Max Mega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mega throws a series of punches but Del Fuago avoids them all with ease.
Del Fuago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mega tests Del Fuago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mega!
Mega scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mega scores with a three punch combo!
Mega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mega misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mega misses with a two punch combination.
Del Fuago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mega.
Mega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mega throws a nice looking combination but Del Fuago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Fuago.
Mega jabs at Del Fuago's body.
Mega falls off balance throwing a combination

and Del Fuago counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mega pushes Del Fuago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mega fails to land with a series of punches.
Mega throws a right hand that Del Fuago ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Fuago also avoids with ease.
Del Fuago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Mega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Del Fuago fails with a takedown attempt.

Mega drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Fuago is not content to let Mega control the position.
Mega lands an elbow.
Mega landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Del Fuago tries to buck Mega off but Mega is having none of it.
Mega cracks Del Fuago with a big elbow.
Mega slows the pace down.
Mega grinds an elbow into Del Fuago's temple.
Check out the look on Mega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mega wants to control for a moment but Del Fuago uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Fuago is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mega is tapping! Great win for Del Fuago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juarez Del Fuago!
After winning the bout, Juarez Del Fuago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abi Tural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Nomad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ramos
vs
Tural

167 cm
22
163 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

170 cm
22
153 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

GREEN!160

GREEN!160
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henrique Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abi Tural!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tural misses with a combination
and Ramos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Ramos's head coaches at Seventh House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tural closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Tural is rocked!
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tural at a distance.
Tural gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ramos gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tural is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Ramos!
A relieved looking Henrique Ramos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.