WFC - 45 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sole Uce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray Wyatt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Uce
vs
Wyatt

192 cm
27
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sole Uce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gray Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Uce misses

and Wyatt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wyatt preventing the sweep.
Wyatt won't allow Uce to get back to his feet.
Uce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wyatt is fighting to break Uce's control of his arms but Uce is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wyatt wants to control from the top but Uce keeps moving.
Uce keeping full guard, as Wyatt tries to pass.

Uce has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wyatt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uce looking to slow down the pace here.
Wyatt is pushing Uce up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Uce - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wyatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyatt slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Uce digs a right hand into Wyatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wyatt's gas tank.
Wyatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uce blocks a body shot from Wyatt.
Uce lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wyatt.
Uce blocks a body shot from Wyatt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wyatt fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyatt is stalling here.
Wyatt blocks a body shot from Uce.
Uce working hard to break the clinch.
Wyatt taking a breather.
Wyatt tries to throw a body punch but Uce avoids it by throwing Wyatt back against the cage.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uce struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uce.
Uce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uce is pushing Wyatt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uce misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uce.
Wyatt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uce tries a knee to the head but Wyatt blocks it.
Wyatt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Uce seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wyatt can turn it around.
Uce struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Uce just leaning against Wyatt, taking a breather.
Wyatt has Uce pushed against the cage.
Wyatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uce throws a head punch that misses.
Uce misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Uce.
Wyatt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uce lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Uce manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wyatt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyatt keeps the fight on the outside.
Uce fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wyatt on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sole Uce dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wyatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

It looks like Gray Wyatt has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uce trying to stall but Wyatt improves his position.
Uce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wyatt leaning against his opponent.
Wyatt is looking to control Uce's arms but Uce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wyatt has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uce up against the cage.
Uce has had enough of the clinch but Wyatt keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wyatt up against the cage.
Uce misses with the head strike.
Uce working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uce struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyatt controls his hands.
Uce misses with a body punch.
Wyatt prevents a body shot from Uce.
Uce lands a body punch.
Uce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wyatt has him pressed against the cage.
Uce swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Uce.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.
Uce pressing his opponent against the cage.

Uce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Uce as Wyatt shoots in.
Wyatt slips a jab from Uce.
Wyatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wyatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uce.
Uce feints with a jab and clips Wyatt right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Wyatt is sent crashing into the canvas and Uce leaps in for the kill! Wyatt tries to get to his feet but Uce is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Wyatt is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sole Uce!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wizard Zafox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Vanderhose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wizard Zafox has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Zafox
vs
Vanderhose

193 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
24
258 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wizard Zafox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Vanderhose!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zafox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanderhose circles away quickly and effectively.
Zafox throws a series of punches but Vanderhose avoids them all with ease.
Zafox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zafox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vanderhose makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zafox really felt that one!
Vanderhose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zafox.

Vanderhose darts in and clinches Zafox up against the cage.

Vanderhose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zafox throws a right and a left that Vanderhose avoids nicely.

Vanderhose rushes Zafox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Vanderhose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zafox could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanderhose. Zafox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zafox misses with a double jab

and Vanderhose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vanderhose.
Vanderhose is standing up over Zafox. Zafox looks to escape but Vanderhose dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vanderhose decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vanderhose shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zafox's guard.
Zafox wants to get back to his feet but Vanderhose passes into half guard.

Vanderhose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vanderhose frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose controlling the position easily from mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zafox is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose controlling his opponent.
Vanderhose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee warns Zafox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vanderhose thowing shots but they're missing.
Vanderhose controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More stalling from Vanderhose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vanderhose pushes Zafox up against the cage in a clinch.

Vanderhose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vanderhose takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vanderhose.

It looks like Wizard Zafox has been cut.
Vanderhose working Zafox over with knees to the body.
Zafox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanderhose scores with a knee to the head.

Vanderhose breaks the clinch.

Vanderhose has taken the fight to the clinch.

Vanderhose manages to break the clinch.
Zafox takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanderhose lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zafox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanderhose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Vanderhose.

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

A jab-cross combination lands for Vanderhose and sends Zafox crashing to the mat! Vanderhose follows him down to the mat - Zafox regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Vanderhose is taking a breather. Zafox 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.
Let's hope that Vanderhose has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Casper Vanderhose has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose is continuing to stall.
Vanderhose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vanderhose sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Vanderhose moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vanderhose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zafox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vanderhose counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Vanderhose finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Vanderhose manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zafox on his heels. He'll look to pass Zafox's guard now, I'm sure.
Zafox is looking to stand back up but Vanderhose counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zafox.

Vanderhose controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zafox defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Vanderhose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wizard Zafox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vanderhose moves into the clinch successfully.

Vanderhose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zafox misses with a double jab
and Vanderhose counters with a low kick, right behind Zafox 's knee.
Zafox throws a nice looking combination but Vanderhose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanderhose let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A combination from Zafox does no damage.

Vanderhose shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vanderhose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zafox scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vanderhose manages to mount him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderhose breaks from Zafox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vanderhose controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vanderhose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vanderhose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The adventures of Vanderhose the control monster continue. Boring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vanderhose.
Zafox is in a horrible position here. Vanderhose smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Vanderhose connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderhose controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Vanderhose connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Casper Vanderhose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vanderhose controlling from the full mount.
Vanderhose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Vanderhose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vanderhose 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Vanderhose!
Our winner, Casper Vanderhose, 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.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cocain. Takashi Twister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Frost
vs
Twister

185 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

On Tap (160Q)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takashi Twister!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twister wants to clinch.
Frost fires out a quick counter leg kick but Twister just manages to avoid it.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Frost gets tackled into the cage by Twister. Twister maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twister tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Twister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost with a knee to the head.

It looks like Takashi Twister has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Twister avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Twister has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frost gets underhooks to prevent Twister's takedown attempt.
Frost landing knees to the head.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Twister has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Roger Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Twister.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.
Twister takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost landing knees to the body.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Twister tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Twister looks winded!
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Twister in his tracks for a moment.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twister takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frost is working Twister over against the cage.
Frost lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Takashi Twister's cut even more.
Frost landing knees to the body.
Frost lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Takashi Twister's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Twister's head.

Takashi Twister's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Frost drops Twister with a big knee straight up the middle! Twister is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Twister is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roger Frost!
An out of breath and clearly excited Roger Frost thanked On Tap (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Simeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Joshua's choice of entrance music: Parklife- Blur. 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?

Simeon
vs
Joshua

185 cm
21
184 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

183 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

On Tap (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Simeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeon misses with a takedown attempt
and Joshua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simeon's knee momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simeon.
Joshua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joshua connects with the punch.

It looks like James Simeon has been cut.
Joshua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Simeon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joshua tests Simeon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon closes the distance and clinches up with Joshua, looking for a takedown. Simeon pushes Joshua against the cage but Joshua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joshua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simeon has time to react.
Simeon fails to land the takedown.
Joshua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Simeon tumbling to the canvas! Joshua pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Simeon was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Joshua!
Daniel Joshua really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that On Tap (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Taylor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andy Foreman's chin.

Foreman
vs
Taylor

172 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

156 cm
29
138 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foreman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Taylor quickly recovers to half guard.

Taylor has one foot on Foreman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Foreman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Taylor keeps control of Foreman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Foreman drags the fight down to the ground.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Foreman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Taylor has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Foreman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Taylor yanks on the arm and Foreman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Taylor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Taylor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jade Mclaughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jones
vs
Mclaughlin

185 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jade Mclaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclaughlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shawn Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclaughlin thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
Mclaughlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mclaughlin defends it nicely.
Jones has his takedown stuffed

and Mclaughlin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclaughlin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Mclaughlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclaughlin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclaughlin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mclaughlin working the ground and pound.

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

Mclaughlin rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mclaughlin tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mclaughlin drops back down to his feet.
Mclaughlin trying to land knees to the body.
Jones jumps guard but Mclaughlin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mclaughlin is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mclaughlin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mclaughlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mclaughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclaughlin wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Mclaughlin is having none of it.
Jones is trying to control the position but Mclaughlin postures up.
Mclaughlin wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mclaughlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclaughlin wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mclaughlin.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Mclaughlin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mclaughlin counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclaughlin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Mclaughlin clinches up against the cage.

Mclaughlin jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Mclaughlin controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.

Mclaughlin looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.

Jones 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control but Mclaughlin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jade Mclaughlin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mclaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mclaughlin circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mclaughlin.
Mclaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Mclaughlin. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Mclaughlin dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mclaughlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mclaughlin clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mclaughlin is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclaughlin goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mclaughlin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones wants to break free but Mclaughlin has control.
Mclaughlin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Mclaughlin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mclaughlin defends well and Jones ends up having to push Mclaughlin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Mclaughlin has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.

Mclaughlin breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mclaughlin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Mclaughlin looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jones wants to control from the top but Mclaughlin keeps moving.
Jones wants to stand but Mclaughlin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mclaughlin trying to control the position here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclaughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mclaughlin has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Mclaughlin wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Mclaughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mclaughlin holds on and takes a little breather.

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

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mclaughlin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Jade Mclaughlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones tries to move to mount but Mclaughlin blocks the move with his legs.
Jones trying to control the action but Mclaughlin is working from the bottom.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mclaughlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mclaughlin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jade Mclaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mclaughlin scores with a leg kick.

Mclaughlin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.

Mclaughlin breaks from the clinch.
Mclaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Mclaughlin drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Mclaughlin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.

Mclaughlin manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclaughlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Mclaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones 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.
Mclaughlin is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.

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

Mclaughlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mclaughlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mclaughlin.
Mclaughlin tries to clinch but Jones moves away

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mclaughlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Mclaughlin is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mclaughlin keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Mclaughlin wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Jones 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.

Jones has gone for a leg lock! Mclaughlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.

Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mclaughlin wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shawn Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mclaughlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jones looking for a guillotine here but Mclaughlin defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jade Mclaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mclaughlin 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jade Mclaughlin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Claudio Demaestri has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Claudio Demaestri seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Demaestri
vs
Goodman

200 cm
25
197 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

190 cm
28
178 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Claudio Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Demaestri finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Demaestri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodman moves out of range as Demaestri strikes.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Demaestri on the side of the head.
Demaestri misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Demaestri.

Demaestri gets caught flat footed, as Goodman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Demaestri working for submissions but it's allowed Goodman to get to half guard.
Goodman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goodman prevents Demaestri from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Goodman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demaestri is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demaestri avoid being mounted?
Goodman winds up and cracks Demaestri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Demaestri looking for submissions off his back.
Goodman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goodman working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Demaestri trying to control here.

Demaestri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Demaestri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Demaestri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goodman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Demaestri is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Demaestri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Demaestri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goodman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goodman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Demaestri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman is pushing down on Demaestri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Demaestri is fighting to maintain full guard but Goodman has managed to sneak the leg through.

Goodman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goodman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.

Demaestri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Demaestri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demaestri is not content to let Goodman control the position.
Goodman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Demaestri controls his leg.
Demaestri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goodman works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Demaestri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily.

Demaestri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goodman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demaestri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Demaestri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily.
Goodman trying to control from half guard but Demaestri is working away.
Goodman 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.

Demaestri actively working from the bottom here.

Demaestri actively working from the bottom here.
Demaestri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goodman wants to control but Demaestri is keeping him busy.
Demaestri is in trouble now - Goodman has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demaestri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Goodman looking for a guillotine from mount but Demaestri is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Demaestri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demaestri lands a nice shot to the body.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
Claudio Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demaestri.
Demaestri looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Demaestri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demaestri connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.
Goodman slips a jab and a cross from Demaestri.

Demaestri gets caught napping as Goodman dives in and scores a takedown. Demaestri manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.

Demaestri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.

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

Demaestri working for submissions but it's allowed Goodman to get to half guard.
Demaestri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Demaestri looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Goodman there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goodman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Demaestri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Demaestri actively working from the bottom here.
Goodman wants to stand up but Demaestri has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Goodman prevents Demaestri from improving his position.
Goodman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Demaestri controls his leg.
Goodman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri trying to control but Goodman postures up.

Demaestri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demaestri wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.

Demaestri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goodman is keen to just control but Demaestri is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Goodman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Demaestri could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Goodman has cracked it and Demaestri is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Goodman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saul Goodman!
Post fight, Saul Goodman took to the microphone: 'Thank You to all the fans who supported me this one is for you guys. Thank You to all my sponsors and training partners, you guys got me to this point. One last thing. Drake Kartella I'm Coming for you. Keep my belt nice and warm.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunan Chatichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Omar Sumner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sumner
vs
Chatichai

187 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
213 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Heavy handed

On Tap (160Q)

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omar Sumner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sunan Chatichai!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumner tries to clinch up but Chatichai circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumner moves in looking to clinch but Chatichai pushes him off.
Sumner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Chatichai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sumner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chatichai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chatichai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sumner closes the distance but Chatichai moves to the side
and Chatichai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sumner tries to clinch but Chatichai is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chatichai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chatichai throws out a counter right but Sumner avoids it with no problem.
Chatichai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chatichai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner is looking to clinch.
Sumner moves to clinch but Chatichai breaks away
and Chatichai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sumner wants to clinch up but Chatichai keeps it at a distance.
Sumner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sumner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chatichai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sumner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Sumner wants to clinch up but Chatichai keeps it at a distance.
Sumner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Chatichai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sumner moves in looking to clinch but Chatichai pushes him off.
Chatichai throws a counter combo.
Chatichai looks to land a left hand but Sumner moved out of range nicely.
Sumner tries to clinch but Chatichai is having none of it.
Chatichai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chatichai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chatichai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sumner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chatichai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chatichai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sumner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sumner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sumner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sumner tries to clinch but Chatichai moves away
enabling Chatichai to counter with a crisp jab.
Sumner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chatichai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chatichai throws a hook to the side of Sumner's head but Sumner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sumner tries to counter by clinching up but Chatichai breaks away and moves out of range.
Sumner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chatichai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumner scores with a nice head shot.
Chatichai's coach down at Fight Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chatichai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Chatichai does no damage.
Chatichai looks to land a right hand but Sumner moved out of range.
Chatichai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chatichai! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chatichai keeps the fight on the outside.
Chatichai unleashes a big counter combination but Sumner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sumner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chatichai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chatichai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sumner rushes Chatichai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sumner throws a punch but it's blocked by Chatichai.
Chatichai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sumner.
Sumner lands a right hand.
Chatichai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chatichai.
Chatichai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sumner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chatichai backwards.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
Chatichai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sumner is keeping busy.
Sumner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chatichai lands a nice uppercut.
Chatichai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sumner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Chatichai is rocked!
Sumner throws a big uppercut that drops Chatichai! More strikes from Sumner and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chatichai lies dazed against the cage as Sumner celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Sumner!
Omar Sumner retains his light heavyweight title!
Omar Sumner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.