SCC 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Blow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Persson
vs
Blow

185 cm
22
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Persson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Blow!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Persson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Persson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Persson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Blow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Persson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Persson stands up.

Persson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Persson wants to pass the guard but Blow is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Blow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Persson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Persson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow fails to land with a series of punches.
Persson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blow looks to land a combination. Persson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Persson dodges the punch combination from Blow.
Blow looks gassed!

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

Persson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Persson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blow is looking to get back to his feet here but Persson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Blow's back.
Persson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Persson looking for the choke from the back.
Blow tries to escape but Persson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Persson working for a choke but Blow is defending well.
Persson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Persson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Persson looking for the RNC.
Persson tries to keep control of the position but Blow is staying busy.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persson not allowing Blow to control his hands.
Blow tries to roll but Persson sticks to his back.
Persson wants to control but Blow is keeping busy.

Persson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Blow is defending well but eventually Persson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Blow has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Persson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harmonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Wayne Drop the world. Phil Harmonic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Lawal's chin.

Harmonic
vs
Lawal

194 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Harmonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rashad Lawal!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harmonic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harmonic throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Harmonic gets back to half guard.

Harmonic kicks off Lawal and gets to his feet.

Harmonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harmonic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harmonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harmonic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harmonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harmonic wants to control from the top but Lawal keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmonic looking to sit in guard and control but Lawal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Harmonic kicks Lawal off and gets to his feet.
Harmonic moves in looking to clinch but Lawal pushes him off.

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.
Lawal misses with a takedown attempt

and Harmonic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawal's guard.
Lawal looks gassed!
Harmonic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lawal's guard.
Harmonic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harmonic moves nicely into side control.
Harmonic trying to control the position but Lawal is working away.
Harmonic just content to control the position.
Harmonic'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmonic trying to control the action but Lawal is working from the bottom.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Phil Harmonic just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lawal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Harmonic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harmonic working the ground and pound but Lawal is defending the strikes.

Harmonic decides to stand back up.

Harmonic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lawal parries the strikes from Harmonic easily there. Harmonic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lawal to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harmonic.
Lawal trying to remain calm as Harmonic controls from the top position.
Harmonic is looking to take a break and control but Lawal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Harmonic decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harmonic tries to clinch but Lawal moves out of range.
Lawal tries to clinch but Harmonic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harmonic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lawal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harmonic passes Lawal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lawal is trying to control but can't.
Lawal is not content to let Harmonic control the position.
Harmonic trying to control the pace.

Harmonic is trying to work for a kimura but Lawal is defending well.
Lawal is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmonic wants to control but Lawal is keeping him busy.
Harmonic not doing much here.
Harmonic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harmonic slows the pace down in half guard.

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.

Harmonic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harmonic.
Harmonic controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmonic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harmonic slows the pace down in half guard.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Phil Harmonic just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Harmonic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Harmonic rushes Lawal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harmonic tries to pull guard but Lawal won't allow it.
Harmonic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harmonic fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Harmonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harmonic trying to land knees to the body.
Lawal taking a breather.
Harmonic tries to pull guard but Lawal holds him up against the cage and eventually Harmonic drops back down to his feet.
Harmonic tries to break free but Lawal pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawal tries to score a body lock takedown but Harmonic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harmonic can't get the takedown.
Harmonic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Harmonic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lawal doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Harmonic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lawal's guard now.

Harmonic stands up from Lawal's guard - Harmonic perhaps looking for a knockout.

Harmonic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harmonic wants to control but Lawal is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Harmonic seems content to control.
Harmonic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harmonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lawal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harmonic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harmonic.
Phil Harmonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawal tries to kick Harmonic off but Harmonic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harmonic wants to pass the guard but Lawal is defending well.
Lawal wants to control but Harmonic passes into side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harmonic controls the position.

Harmonic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawal, who protects the arm well.
Harmonic controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harmonic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lawal to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Harmonic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawal's guard.
Harmonic trying to control but Lawal is working from the bottom.
Harmonic slips nicely into half guard.

Harmonic is looking for a kimura here.
Harmonic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harmonic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawal's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmonic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lawal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Harmonic has control of Lawal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lawal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rashad Lawal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harmonic breaks from Lawal's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Harmonic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harmonic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Harmonic!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuba Majewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kuba Majewski's chin.

Harris
vs
Majewski

172 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

162 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Logan Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuba Majewski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris is looking to clinch but Majewski is avoiding it.

Harris pushes Majewski up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Harris cracks Majewski with a nice body shot.
Majewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Majewski avoids it.
Majewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Majewski avoids the damage to the body.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris.

Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Majewski uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Majewski from controlling successfully.
Majewski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Majewski is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Majewski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Harris wants to clinch.
Majewski keeps the fight on the outside.

Harris clinches with his opponent.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Majewski is defending well for now.

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

Harris moves into range and clinches up with Majewski.
Majewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Majewski looking for a takedown.
Logan Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Majewski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris lands an elbow inside.

Harris breaks from the clinch.

Harris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Majewski trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Majewski controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majewski wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris prevents Majewski from improving his position.
Majewski is trying to stand up here but Harris is controlling him well.

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.
Harris tries to stand and escape but Majewski actually recovers to full guard.
Majewski wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harris wants to clinch up but Majewski keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Majewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Majewski lands a head kick!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Majewski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Majewski fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris blocks a head kick by Majewski.
Logan Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris wants to clinch up but Majewski keeps it at a distance.
Harris tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Majewski tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.

Majewski gets the takedown into side control.
Majewski is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majewski tries to move to full mount but Harris actually manages to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Majewski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Majewski is breathing heavily.
Majewski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Majewski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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.
Majewski works his way into full mount!

Majewski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Harris is on top in guard.

Harris gets to his feet. Majewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Majewski, pushing him back against the cage.
Majewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Majewski blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Harris.
Majewski tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
Logan Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Majewski.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.

Harris breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Majewski.
Majewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Majewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Majewski throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Majewski moves out of range easily.
Majewski throws a head kick that half lands.
Majewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Majewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Majewski.

Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Majewski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
Harris tries to clinch but Majewski is having none of it.
Harris tries to clinch but Majewski moves out of range.
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 Logan Harris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Majewski moves out of range easily.
Majewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Harris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Majewski sprawls well initially but Harris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Majewski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Majewski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Majewski controls his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majewski wants to get back to his feet.
Majewski trying to control but Harris postures up.

Harris postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Majewski to stand up.

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.
Majewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris tries to clinch up but Majewski circles away and keeps his distance.
Majewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Majewski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Majewski cracks Harris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Majewski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Majewski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Majewski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Logan Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Majewski.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris decides to stand back up. Harris steps back and let's Majewski get back to his feet.

Harris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Majewski did well to prevent Harris getting side control.
Majewski pushes Harris off looking to stand but Harris dives back in and keeps control.

Harris decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majewski lands a high kick!
Kuba Majewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Harris moves into range and clinches up with Majewski.
Majewski avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Majewski looking for a takedown.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
Logan Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Majewski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Majewski tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Majewski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Majewski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harris landing knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Harris!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cj Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cj Bower looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Bower
vs
Morales

168 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cj Bower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Morales!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales slaps away a takedown attempt from Bower, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bower.
Bower moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Bower tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morales is trying to buck Bower off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bower decides to stand back up. Bower steps back and let's Morales get back to his feet.
Morales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bower tries to clinch there but Morales circles away.

Bower decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower trying to control the pace.

Bower looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bower content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Bower escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morales wants it to stay on the feet.

Morales instigates a clinch.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bower takes a shot to the head.

Bower has hold of one of Morales's legs. Morales is fighting the takedown attempt but Bower gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bower wants to stand but Morales is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bower is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bower pushing down on Morales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower controlling the action here.
Bower stops Morales from getting back to his feet.
Bower has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bower lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bower cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morales is squirming around, avoiding Bower's attempts to control the action.
Bower throws some wild stikes that Morales manages to avoid easily.
Morales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bower stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Morales. No joy for Bower on that attempt.
Bower shoots for a takedown but Morales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Bower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bower shoots in looking for a takedown. Morales tries to sprawl out of it but Bower keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morales pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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.

Bower looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bower works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bower sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cj Bower dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Morales gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bower to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bower is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Bower is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bower trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bower controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Bower from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bower pushes down on Morales's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bower. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bower wants to work for an arm triangle but Morales is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bower wants to control but Morales is keeping him busy.
Bower with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Cj Bower just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Morales's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Morales duly obliges.
Morales stuffs the takedown.
Bower lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four 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.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cj Bower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bower throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bower off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bower is defended easily by Morales.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Bower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bower shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Bower with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bower.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Bower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bower, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cj Bower!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

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

Moraes
vs
Srobud

179 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Avenlino Srobud!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moraes fails with the takedown.
Srobud connects with a looping right hand.

Moraes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Srobud manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Moraes 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Srobud wants to control but Moraes is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Moraes's face as Srobud controls the position.
Moraes can't do much from the bottom here.
Srobud taking a breather here.
Moraes is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Srobud is looking to take a break and control but Moraes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moraes is looking for a sweep.
Moraes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Srobud off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Moraes looking to break Srobud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Srobud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Moraes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Srobud is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Moraes is breathing heavily.

Moraes looking for the choke but no joy.

Moraes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Srobud's chin but Srobud turns very nicely into Moraes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Srobud.
Moraes is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Srobud controlling from the top position.
Srobud wants to stand but Moraes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Srobud controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moraes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Moraes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Srobud is now in Moraes's guard. A big mistake from Moraes there, giving up the dominant position!
Moraes keeping moving, preventing Srobud from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Avenlino Srobud just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Srobud throws a head kick but Moraes moves out of range.
Srobud swinging wildly here.
Moraes shoots in but Srobud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moraes dodges the punch combination from Srobud.
Srobud throws a head kick but Moraes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andre Moraes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Srobud throws a hook to the side of Moraes's head but Moraes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Srobud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moraes looks for a takedown but Srobud sprawls well.
Srobud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Avenlino Srobud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Srobud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moraes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Srobud's waist but Srobud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moraes off to one side.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Srobud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Moraes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Moraes has closed the distance and engaged Srobud in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Srobud drags the fight down to the ground.

Moraes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Srobud is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Srobud has escaped and now he's on top!
Srobud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moraes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Srobud is looking to stand up but Moraes won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Srobud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Srobud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Moraes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Srobud is aware though and is defending well.
Moraes wants to sweep here but Srobud controlling him for the moment.

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

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

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.
Srobud 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.

Srobud stands and steps away. Moraes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Moraes blocks a head kick by Srobud.
Srobud misses with the combination.
Moraes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Srobud circles away.
Srobud lands with a cross.

Moraes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Moraes tries for a kimura but Srobud is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moraes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moraes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moraes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Moraes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Srobud knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Moraes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Srobud has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moraes but great work by Srobud.
Moraes regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Moraes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Moraes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Srobud.
Srobud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Moraes shoots in and bounces Srobud off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Moraes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Srobud is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Srobud has escaped and now he's on top!
Andre Moraes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moraes striking off his back but it's not causing Srobud any problems.

Moraes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Srobud gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Srobud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Andre Moraes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Srobud throws a sloppy head kick and Moraes moves out of range easily.
Moraes shoots in and drives through. Srobud sprawls well.
Srobud throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Srobud.

Srobud gets caught flat footed, as Moraes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moraes wants to pass the guard but Srobud is keeping the position.

Moraes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Srobud dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moraes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Srobud is aware though and is defending well.
Srobud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Moraes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Srobud defends it easily.

Moraes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Srobud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Srobud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Moraes looking for a guillotine here but Srobud defends easily.
Moraes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Moraes looking for a guillotine here but Srobud defends easily.

Moraes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Srobud won't allow Moraes to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moraes working for a triangle but Srobud defends it easily.
Srobud controls from within his opponent's guard.

Moraes is looking for a triangle but Srobud pushes his legs off easily.
Srobud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Avenlino Srobud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moraes being controlled here, momentarily.
Moraes keeping moving, preventing Srobud from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Moraes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moraes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Moraes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Forest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammer's choice of entrance music: Deftones - Prince. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Forest
vs
Hammer

185 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

202 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Forest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forest looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Forest.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a combination

and Forest holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Forest throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Forest lands a jab to Hammer's midsection.
Hammer tries a low kick but Forest avoids it.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Forest circles away.
Forest avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Forest keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Forest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forest lands a shoulder strike.
Forest wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Forest wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Forest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Forest working hard to break the clinch.
Forest wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gabriel Forest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hammer.
Hammer prevents Forest from breaking the clinch.
Forest working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer just leaning against Forest, taking a breather.
Hammer has Forest pressed against the cage, preventing Forest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Forest.

Hammer has hold of one of Forest's legs. Forest is fighting the takedown attempt but Hammer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer prevents Forest from getting back to his feet.
Hammer tries to stand but Forest is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Forest wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Forest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forest keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Forest is looking to stand up but Hammer isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Forest pushes Hammer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forest tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forest to the ground. Forest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Forest instigates a clinch.

Hammer breaks from the clinch.

Forest drops Hammer with a beautiful combination! Hammer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Forest is looking for the KO!

Hammer is rocked!

It looks like Tony Hammer has been cut.
Hammer looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forest cracks Hammer with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Forest!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cid karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cid karl is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Clegane
vs
karl

185 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, cid karl!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - karl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clegane circles away from the clinch attempt.

karl closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clegane stops karl from passing to mount.

karl is trying to get an arm triangle but Clegane is defending well.
karl looks gassed!
Clegane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
karl throws a strike but Clegane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Clegane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clegane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Clegane forces the positional change into back control.
Clegane throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Clegane is looking for the choke from the back position but karl is controlling his hands well.
Clegane wants to control but karl is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sandor Clegane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Nelly - Here comes the boom. A fine choice. Louis Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Jackson's chin.

Silva
vs
Jackson

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louis Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Silva colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Jackson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Silva is left battered and dazed whilst Jackson and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Jackson!