BFT-409 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiyato Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Silva
vs
Nakamara

170 cm
32
158 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

175 cm
29
160 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Silva !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiyato Nakamara !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva moves into the clinch.
Nakamara has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamara .
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Rodrigo Silva has been cut.

Nakamara has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Nakamara dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nakamara prevents Silva from standing back up.
Well, if Nakamara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamara trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamara stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Nakamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva won't allow Nakamara to pass to mount.
Nakamara trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
It looks like Nakamara is going to stand back up.

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

Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakamara to the ground. Silva is now in Nakamara 's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
Nakamara tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva not doing much here.
Nakamara wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamara wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva prevents Nakamara from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Nakamara is keeping the position.
Nakamara 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.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamara is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamara has control of Silva 's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamara looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamara .

Nakamara drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Nakamara lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Nakamara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva 's efforts to push away.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Nakamara , against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamara '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.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakamara won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiyato Nakamara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Silva 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nakamara clinches with his opponent.
Nakamara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Nakamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Nakamara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamara finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nakamara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Nakamara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara working Silva over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Nakamara to work.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamara is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiyato Nakamara .
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakamara is defending well for now.
Silva has Nakamara pressed against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Nakamara stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamara keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Nakamara .
Silva tries to break the clinch but Nakamara is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nakamara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nakamara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Nakamara has hold of one of Silva 's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakamara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nakamara wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nakamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara slips nicely into half guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamara sits in half guard.
Nakamara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Nakamara is controlling him well.
Nakamara content to control rather than advance.

That's four 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.
Nakamara is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hiyato Nakamara has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Nakamara from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamara wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakamara wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
As Nakamara looks to move away, Silva throws a big counter combo bu Nakamara just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hiyato Nakamara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Silva 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakamara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Nakamara instigates a clinch.
Nakamara taking a breather.
Nakamara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nakamara scores with a knee to the head.
Nakamara controlling the action here for a moment.
Nakamara slowing the pace effectively.
Nakamara receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nakamara wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamara is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Nakamara 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamara with a knee to the head.
Nakamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamara lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nakamara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamara .

Nakamara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Nakamara looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Silva advances position into side control!
Silva has control of an arm but Nakamara manages to advance to Silva 's back!
Nakamara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nakamara .
Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamara missing with punches from the back.
Nakamara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Nakamara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nakamara has good solid back control here.
Nakamara trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Silva right now.
Silva is really stuck here.
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Nakamara is in full control for now.
Nakamara is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva trying to control the hands but Nakamara won't let him.
Nakamara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva 's body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiyato Nakamara !
Hiyato Nakamara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Rodrigo Silva had this to say: 'So sorry everyone'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bas Bohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamish Gaffney is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bohn
vs
Gaffney

191 cm
34
183 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

187 cm
38
182 lbs
13 - 27 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bas Bohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bohn tries a head kick but it misses.
Bohn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaffney.
Gaffney circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bohn drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gaffney follows Bohn to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish Gaffney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Guerreiro by Curumin as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Pol
vs
Alves

175 cm
31
165 lbs
18 - 3 - 1

169 cm
37
171 lbs
33 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer
Héritage!

On Tap w/ laundry
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Van Pol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A clash of legs there as Pol blocks the low kick.
Alves throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Pol misses its target.
Alves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pol is out of range and Alves settles back down.
Alves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pol is out of range and Alves settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pol.
Pol misses with a two punch combination.
Alves digs a good body shot into Pol's ribs.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
Alves throws a leg kick
and Pol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pol throws out a powerful jab.

Alves is rocked!
Pol steps in with a hook that catches Alves right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pol follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Alves looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Pol!
Van Pol retains his lightweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Death to the apple gerls. Charles Bronson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damian Nitschke's chin.

Bronson
vs
Nitschke

176 cm
42
183 lbs
37 - 22 - 0

181 cm
38
184 lbs
34 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Tokyo United Fightwear
GREEN!160

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson lands with a cross.

It looks like Damian Nitschke has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nitschke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bronson momentarily.
Nitschke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nitschke moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bronson enables Nitschke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bronson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bronson can't keep his opponent in guard - Nitschke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nitschke moves nicely into side control.
Nitschke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bronson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nitschke is staying tight to Bronson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nitschke throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bronson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronson is staying active underneath Nitschke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nitschke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
Nitschke thows a huge punch but Bronson dodges it nicely.
Nitschke trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Nitschke.
Nitschke thows a huge punch but Bronson dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nitschke.
Nitschke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Nitschke from controlling successfully.
Nitschke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitschke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nitschke throws a big right hand that misses.
Nitschke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nitschke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nitschke throws a big elbow that misses.
Nitschke lands a couple of elbows.
Nitschke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nitschke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke throwing strikes but missing.
Nitschke postures up and lands a big shot to Bronson's brow.
Bronson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nitschke on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nitschke won't allow Bronson to sweep him here.
Nitschke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nitschke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nitschke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nitschke lands a couple of digs.
Nitschke trying to control but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Bronson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nitschke.
Nitschke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nitschke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nitschke passes Bronson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nitschke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nitschke lands a nice short elbow.
Nitschke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nitschke prevents Bronson from improving his position.
Nitschke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nitschke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nitschke trying to advance position but Bronson counters by regaining guard.
Nitschke working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Nitschke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Nitschke'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.

Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Nitschke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
Bronson looks to land a left hand but Nitschke moved out of range nicely.
Nitschke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Nitschke saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bronson.
Damian Nitschke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronson.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Nitschke looks for the body kick but Bronson saw that one coming.
Nitschke throws a head kick that misses.
Nitschke lands with a kick to the temple. Bronson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nitschke lands with a good body shot.
Nitschke wants to clinch up but Bronson keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Nitschke.
Bronson misses with a hook. Nitschke ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Nitschke's body. Nitschke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nitschke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nitschke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nitschke is looking to score with low kicks.
Nitschke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronson as he avoids it easily.
Nitschke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Nitschke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nitschke staying out of range there.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Nitschke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nitschke.
Nitschke 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.
Nitschke cracks the inside of Bronson's front leg.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nitschke.
Nitschke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nitschke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Nitschke is out of range.
Nitschke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Nitschke misses the shot to the body.
Nitschke throws a body kick that misses
and Bronson counters with a body kick that stops Nitschke in his tracks momentarily.
Nitschke motions for Bronson to come forward. Nitschke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nitschke on the side of the head.

Nitschke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nitschke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bronson defending against the ground and pound.
Nitschke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke working the strikes but Bronson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Damian Nitschke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nitschke drops an elbow to the side of Bronson's head.
Nitschke trying to pass the guard but Bronson defending well.
Nitschke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nitschke thows a huge punch but Bronson dodges it nicely.
Nitschke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nitschke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nitschke throwing shots but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Nitschke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Nitschke connects with a nice short shot to Bronson's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
Ground and pound from Nitschke.
Nitschke 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.
Nitschke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nitschke thows a huge punch but Bronson dodges it nicely.
Nitschke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nitschke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronson is trying to control but can't.
Nitschke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though.
Nitschke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nitschke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nitschke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nitschke drops an elbow to the side of Bronson's head.
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 Charles Bronson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Nitschke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nitschke scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nitschke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.

Nitschke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nitschke is in Bronson's guard.
Nitschke landing with the ground and pound.
Nitschke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nitschke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bronson's guard.
Bronson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nitschke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nitschke is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nitschke thows a huge punch but Bronson dodges it nicely.
Nitschke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nitschke is looking to take a break and control but Bronson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nitschke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Nitschke connects with a nice short shot to Bronson's temple.
Nitschke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bronson wants to control but Nitschke is keeping busy.
Bronson has hold of Nitschke's hands but Nitschke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.
Nitschke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bronson's head.
Nitschke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nitschke seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nitschke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though.
Nitschke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though.
Nitschke trying to control the action but Bronson is working from the bottom.
Nitschke working Bronson over with strikes.
Nitschke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nitschke lands strikes from half guard.
Nitschke lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bronson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nitschke.
Bronson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nitschke scores with a couple of nice shots.

Bronson is rocked!
Nitschke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Bronson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronson is staying active underneath Nitschke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bronson wants to control but Nitschke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bronson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nitschke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nitschke lands a couple of good shots and Bronson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nitschke lands shots from the back.
Well, with Nitschke on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bronson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nitschke thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke punishes Bronson with strikes from the back mount.
Nitschke thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nitschke is loading up with his shots from the back and Bronson is in big trouble! Bronson taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damian Nitschke!
Damian Nitschke is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Damian Nitschke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BeastMode and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio El Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jayne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Special Ed - I'm The Magnificent. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jayne
vs
El Toro

189 cm
40
190 lbs
27 - 5 - 1

178 cm
32
196 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Spartan Nutrition

Conquer
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Jayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from El Toro - that will leave a mark!
Jayne misses with a looping left.
It seemed like El Toro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

El Toro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jayne was covering up waiting for the punch and El Toro finishes the takedown easily into guard.

El Toro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jayne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jayne has escaped and now he's on top!

Jayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

El Toro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jayne has passed into half guard!

El Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jayne wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.

El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jayne pulls his head out easily.

El Toro looking for submissions off his back.
Jayne wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
Jayne wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.

El Toro actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

El Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jayne working El Toro over with strikes.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jayne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Toro has managed to free his arm - good work.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Jayne has control of the leg.
Jayne controlling the action here.
Jayne wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
Jayne is taking a breather. El Toro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
El Toro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jayne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

El Toro looking for submissions off his back.
Jayne tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro taking some punishment here, with Jayne in his half guard.
Jayne controlling the action here.
Jayne's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Jayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

El Toro looking for subs from the bottom but Jayne mounts him!
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Jayne has a good base and remains in mount.
El Toro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jayne looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jayne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because El Toro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayne landing strikes, looking to finish!
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
El Toro is still trying to improve position.
Jayne raining down shots from the mount!
Jayne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Jayne has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro regains half guard.

Jayne wants to work for an arm triangle but El Toro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Jayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jayne slips under a jab.
Jayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Toro.
El Toro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jayne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

El Toro shoots in and bounces Jayne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

El Toro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jayne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jayne has escaped and now he's on top!

Jayne trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

El Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jayne is aware though and is defending well.
Jayne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jayne wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Toro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jayne has managed to get both his arms back between El Toro's legs - danger averted.
Jayne lands a couple of elbows.
Jayne working some strikes from top position.
Jayne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

El Toro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jayne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Jayne from controlling successfully.
Patrick Jayne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

El Toro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jayne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for El Toro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayne controls the position from side control.
El Toro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Toro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

El Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jayne lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jayne seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jayne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
Jayne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jayne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Toro can do to turn this around?
Jayne trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away.
Jayne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jayne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jayne content to stall in guard here.

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.

El Toro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jayne uses it to pass to side control.
Jayne landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jayne trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jayne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

El Toro actively working from the bottom here.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard but Jayne has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jayne scoring with punches and elbows.
El Toro is not content to let Jayne control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jayne dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jayne connects with a right hand. El Toro shakes it off.
Jayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Julio El Toro has been cut.
The fighters circling - Jayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Toro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

El Toro shoots in and gets a takedown into Jayne's guard.
Jayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jayne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Toro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

El Toro has gone for a leg lock! Jayne slips out almost immediately though and dives into El Toro's guard.

Jayne trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

El Toro looking for a guillotine here but Jayne defends easily.
Jayne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

El Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jayne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jayne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Toro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
El Toro regains half guard.

El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jayne pulls his head out easily.

El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jayne pulls his head out easily.
Jayne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jayne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

El Toro looking for submissions off his back.
Jayne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayne is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
El Toro taking some punishment here, with Jayne in his half guard.

El Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Toro connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Jayne wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.

El Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jayne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jayne pulls his head out easily.
Jayne wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jayne pulls his head out easily.
El Toro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jayne slows the pace down in half guard.
Jayne moves nicely into side control.
Jayne cracks El Toro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jayne controlling from side mount.
El Toro is not content to let Jayne control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jayne's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jayne clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Julio El Toro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A slow jab from Jayne misses its intended target.
Jayne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
El Toro ducks under a wild hook from Jayne.
El Toro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jayne just misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro moves out of range as Jayne strikes.
Jayne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jayne misses with a body shot.
El Toro slips under a jab.

El Toro dives in and scores a takedown into Jayne's guard.

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

Jayne wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro tries to bench press Jayne off him but Jayne keeps the position.
Jayne wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Toro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jayne is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jayne wants to control the pace but El Toro is squirming around nicely.
Jayne with good strikes from the mount here!
Jayne lands a big shot there that rocks El Toro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Jayne connects with a massive shot to the dome!
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Jayne maintains control.
Jayne controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayne landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jayne wants to control the pace but El Toro is squirming around nicely.
El Toro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

El Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.

El Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Jayne has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayne stalling.
Jayne blocks the strikes from El Toro.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Jayne has control of the leg.
Jayne winds up and cracks El Toro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Jayne there.
Jayne trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jayne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jayne had his way with Julio El Toro in that round.
The cut man is working on Julio El Toro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

El Toro is looking to clinch but Jayne is avoiding it.

El Toro feints and as Jayne raises his hands in defense, El Toro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells El Toro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
El Toro postures up in Jayne's guard and throws a big left but Jayne blocks it.
Jayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Jayne's brow.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.

Jayne working for a triangle but El Toro defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

El Toro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jayne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of El Toro, into his guard.

Jayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

El Toro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jayne passes into side control.
Jayne content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jayne trying to control the position but El Toro is working away.
Jayne grinds an elbow into El Toro's temple.
El Toro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jayne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jayne trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayne winds up and cracks El Toro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Jayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

El Toro actively working from the bottom here.

El Toro 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. Jayne connects with a nice short shot to El Toro's temple.
Jayne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jayne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

El Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jayne in particular looking to stall.
Jayne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayne continues to stall.
Jayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
Julio El Toro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Toro wants to improve his position but Jayne is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

El Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Jayne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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 Patrick Jayne.
Well Jayne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Jayne!
Patrick Jayne retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Patrick Jayne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kollegah - Bossaura. 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?

Steel
vs
Stien

190 cm
33
215 lbs
26 - 14 - 1

180 cm
36
215 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Stien!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Ben Stien has been cut.
Stien tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Steel misses the target.
Stien takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steel throws a leg kick which misses Stien's front leg but catches the back leg as Stien tries to avoid it.
Steel slips a jab from Stien.
Steel stuns Stien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel moves out of range of the leg kick from Stien.
Steel thumps Stien with a low kick.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Stien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Stien avoids a kick to the body.
Steel with a hook.
Steel checks a low kick from Stien.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stien throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Steel thumps Stien with a low kick.
Stien lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel looks for the body kick but Stien saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stien scores with a one two! Steel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Stien cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Stien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stien.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel slips a jab from Stien.
Steel lands with a hook. Stien tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Stien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stien 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.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stien has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stien checks a leg kick.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel fakes the leg kick and cracks Stien in the body.
Jab by Steel.

That has opened up Ben Stien's cut even more.
Stien takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stien's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stien wants to land a leg kick but Steel is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
You can see that Stien has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A slow jab from Stien misses its intended target.
Steel lands a front kick.
Stien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel sets himself, and Stien steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Stien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stien looks winded!
Stien takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stien misses.
Stien takes a jab right on the kisser.

The cut above Ben Stien's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel lands with a nice body kick.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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

Stien is rocked!

Ben Stien's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stien is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Stien seems to have recovered his senses.
Stien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stien throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a low kick, right behind Stien 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
A combination from Stien does no damage.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stien finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stien if he has to take too many more of those.
Stien throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Stien is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
Steel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Steel!
David Steel retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, David Steel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Barnett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hymen
vs
Barnett

198 cm
31
257 lbs
23 - 5 - 1

191 cm
33
284 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer
Héritage!

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hymen looks for the body kick but Barnett saw that one coming.
Barnett checks a low kick from Hymen.
Barnett avoids the head kick by Hymen.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hymen motions for Barnett to come forward. Hymen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hymen.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hymen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hymen lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Hymen sizes up Barnett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hymen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Hymen misses.
Barnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen throws the kick towards the body but Barnett avoids it.
Hymen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hymen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Barnett.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.
Hymen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hymen thuds his right hand into Barnett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hymen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnett circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hymen defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen cracks Barnett on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Barnett falls backwards against the cage. Hymen follows up with more strikes that drop Barnett to his knees. Hymen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Barnett! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen retains his heavyweight title!