BFT-441: Pol vs Sturtsil PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Duplesris
vs
Canthropus

163 cm
35
155 lbs
19 - 34 - 0

175 cm
47
165 lbs
39 - 36 - 2

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Knockout power

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 19 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Duplesris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 36 - 2, fighting out of London, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Canthropus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canthropus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canthropus throws a sloppy head kick and Duplesris moves out of range easily.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duplesris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duplesris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duplesris jabs Canthropus right on the nose. Canthropus blinks but takes it well.
Duplesris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Canthropus. Canthropus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duplesris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canthropus.
Canthropus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duplesris moves out of range of the body kick.
Duplesris swings for the body but Canthropus moves out of range.
Duplesris misses the jab.
Duplesris misses with a wild combination.
Duplesris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duplesris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus moves out of range of the strikes.
Duplesris jabs at Canthropus's body.
Canthropus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seth Duplesris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duplesris misses with a series of wild punches.
Canthropus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Canthropus wants to land a leg kick but Duplesris is out of range.
Canthropus dives in and grabs Duplesris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duplesris pushes down on Canthropus's head and hops out.
Canthropus cracks Duplesris with an open hand slap.
Canthropus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Canthropus misses.
Duplesris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duplesris misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Canthropus misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Duplesris there.
Canthropus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duplesris throws a nice looking combination but Canthropus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duplesris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Canthropus slams his shin into Duplesris's torso.
Duplesris lands a lovely overhand right.
Canthropus moves out of range as Duplesris strikes.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses.
Duplesris is looking for a counter combo.
Canthropus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duplesris lands with a straight right. Canthropus didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Duplesris coming out on top.

Canthropus is rocked!
Duplesris looks to land a right hand but Canthropus moved out of range.
Canthropus is still on wobbly legs! Can Duplesris finish him?
Canthropus throws a wild body kick that Duplesris sees coming a mile off.
Canthropus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duplesriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canthropus seems to have recovered his senses.
Duplesris slaps away a takedown attempt from Canthropus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seth Duplesris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pithe Canthropus.
Duplesris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canthropus checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris throws a right hand that Canthropus ducks under and follows up with a left that Canthropus also avoids with ease.
Canthropus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duplesris moves away.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown but Duplesris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duplesris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duplesris cracks Canthropus with an open hand slap.

Oooooh!!! Duplesris has knocked Canthropus down with a huge combo! Duplesris steps away and waves a wobbly Canthropus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Duplesris misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duplesris.
Canthropus fails with a takedown attempt.
Duplesris cracks Canthropus on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Canthropus falls backwards against the cage. Duplesris follows up with more strikes that drop Canthropus to his knees. Duplesris keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Canthropus! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Duplesris!
Pithe Canthropus was interviewed post fight and said 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mouth for war. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Gaffney

186 cm
29
180 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

187 cm
40
182 lbs
14 - 29 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaffney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Gaffney will be more careful next time no doubt.

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

Gaffney makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gaffney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaffney throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaffney throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gaffney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gaffney shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gaffney has time to react.
Hamish Gaffney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Gaffney swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gaffney misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gaffney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaffney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Gaffney.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Gaffney is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bum rush Gaffney with a series of wild strikes but Gaffney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Gaffney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaffney misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gaffney scores with a jab to the head.
Gaffney thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.

Gaffney shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gaffney won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gaffney chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaffney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gaffney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gaffney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaffney advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gaffney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Gaffney controlling him for the moment.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaffney defends it easily.
Gaffney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaffney defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gaffney from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaffney tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gaffney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaffney landing some decent shots from guard.
Gaffney postures up.
Gaffney is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gaffney trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gaffney scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Gaffney defends easily.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaffney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaffney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Gaffney is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Gaffney controlling him for the moment.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gaffney puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaffney working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hamish Gaffney will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gaffney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gaffney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaffney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaffney somewhat.
Gaffney ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gaffney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaffney darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Gaffney into the cage.
Rickson Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gaffney misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a hook. Gaffney ducked under it nicely.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie works the jab nicely.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaffney preventing the sweep.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Gaffney postures up.
Gaffney passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaffney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Gaffney is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamish Gaffney has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaffney.
Gaffney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Gaffney is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gaffney is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaffney's guard.

Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie won't allow Gaffney to sweep him here.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie works over Gaffney with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie stands and throws Gaffney's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie grinds an elbow into Gaffney's temple.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gracie is trying to ground and pound but Gaffney uses the momentary lack of control by Gracie to regain half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaffney defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Gaffney avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickson Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Gaffney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaffney misses the target.
A jab from Gaffney misses.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaffney shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaffney is looking for the big counter here.
Gaffney connects with a nice looking jab.
Gaffney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaffney looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaffney misses with a wild combination.

Gaffney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Gaffney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaffney prevents Gracie from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Gaffney postures up.
Gaffney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaffney defends well.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaffney lands a couple of digs.
Gaffney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gaffney advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Gaffney seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gracie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hamish Gaffney!
Rickson Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the crowd'.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaice Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski has chosen Sting Of The Bumblebee as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gunn
vs
Kochanowski

181 cm
37
185 lbs
23 - 24 - 0

178 cm
46
165 lbs
30 - 43 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaice Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn misses with a body shot
and Kochanowski counters with a left and a right that stings Gunn.
Gunn checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Gunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kochanowski instigates a clinch.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Kochanowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunn in his tracks.
Kochanowski walks into a jab.
Kochanowski misses with a leg kick.

Gunn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kochanowski throws an elbow but misses.
Kochanowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn avoids a wild elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Kochanowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Kochanowski gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Kochanowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kochanowski scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Kochanowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kochanowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunn misses with a knee strike.
Gunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Kochanowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaice Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski lands an elbow inside that Gunn shrugs off.

It looks like Kaice Gunn has been cut.
Gunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kochanowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunn's brow.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Kochanowski blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kochanowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunn trying to control the position but instead, Kochanowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gunn into the cage.
Kochanowski effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kochanowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn blocks an elbow strike from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Kochanowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kochanowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski lands a damaging elbow.
Kochanowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Kochanowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kochanowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kochanowski stops a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Kochanowski throws a knee to the head but misses.

Gunn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kochanowski defending against the ground and pound.
Kochanowski taking a bit of punishment here - Gunn scoring with strikes.
Kochanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gunn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kochanowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kochanowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gunn is chipping away with strikes.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws an elbow but Kochanowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gunn throws a strike aimed at the side of Kochanowski's head but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Gunn taking a break here but Kochanowski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn is trying to control. Kochanowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kochanowski has hold of Gunn's hands but Gunn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janek Kochanowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kochanowski takes one to the chin there.

Gunn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kochanowski!
Gunn working the body and head with strikes.
Kochanowski is not content to let Gunn control the position.
Gunn taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gunn tries for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kochanowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kochanowski is avoiding damage well.
Gunn looks up at the clock and then as Kochanowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gunn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
Kochanowski wants to control but Gunn postures up.
Gunn working the ground and pound from side control.
Gunn is trying to ground and pound but Kochanowski uses the momentary lack of control by Gunn to regain half guard.
Kaice Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunn is taking a breather. Kochanowski 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.
Kochanowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to control. Kochanowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kochanowski wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy.
Gunn 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.
Gunn not doing much here.
Gunn'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.
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunn.
Gunn throwing shots but Kochanowski is blocking nicely.
Kochanowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gunn working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gunn misses with a head shot. Kochanowski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gunn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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.
Kochanowski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Kochanowski has a closed guard, preventing Gunn from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kochanowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kochanowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Gunn.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaice Gunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Kochanowski closes the distance and clinches.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Gunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gunn blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn takes an elbow to the temple.
Kochanowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kochanowski throws an elbow that misses.
Gunn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kochanowski's defenses.
Kochanowski dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn shoots in but no luck this time.
Kochanowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Kochanowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski leaves Gunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it.
Gunn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gunn misses with a straight right.

Gunn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kochanowski, pushing him back against the cage.

Gunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kochanowski delivers a nice body kick.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Kochanowski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaice Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kochanowski pinned against the cage. Kochanowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Gunn shoots in and bounces Kochanowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kochanowski wants to hit a switch here but Gunn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kochanowski there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn misses with a head shot.

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

Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kochanowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kochanowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kochanowski trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.

Gunn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kochanowski is in close to Gunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kochanowski is in close to Gunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kochanowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kochanowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kochanowski wants to stand but Gunn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Gunn working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski landing with the ground and pound.

Gunn working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.
Kochanowski throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janek Kochanowski.
I think Kochanowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Janek Kochanowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Janek Kochanowski thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio El Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray has chosen Alan Parsons Project - Sirius/Eye In The Sky as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

El Toro
vs
Murray

178 cm
34
196 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

190 cm
40
203 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio El Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Toro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Murray gets a clinch.

Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck for El Toro with that takedown attempt.
El Toro throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
El Toro misses with a hook
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Julio El Toro has been cut.
El Toro digs a good body shot into Murray's ribs.
Murray lands with a hook. El Toro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Toro scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Murray has El Toro up against the cage in a clinch.
El Toro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murray prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

El Toro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Toro slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
El Toro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Julio El Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Murray scores with a four punch combination!
El Toro slips a jab and a cross from Murray.

El Toro has Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray has El Toro pressed against the cage, preventing El Toro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murray pushes El Toro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray prevents El Toro from breaking the clinch.
El Toro wants a takedown but no success here.
El Toro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murray walks away with a smile on his face. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murray wants to clinch up but El Toro keeps it at a distance.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.

Murray moves into the clinch.

Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
El Toro swats away the attempt to clinch by Murray.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Toro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Toro wants to clinch.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
El Toro tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
El Toro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
El Toro swats away the attempt to clinch by Murray.
El Toro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murray looks to land a left hand but El Toro moved out of range nicely.
Murray is looking to clinch but El Toro is avoiding it.
Murray slips a jab from El Toro.
Murray looks to land a combination but El Toro avoids it well.
El Toro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from El Toro does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.

El Toro takes the fight into the clinch.

El Toro breaks from the clinch.

A jab-cross combination lands for Murray and sends El Toro crashing to the mat! Murray follows him down to the mat - El Toro regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

El Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

El Toro actively working from the bottom here.
El Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.

El Toro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murray stacks El Toro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murray!
Murray lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to advance to mount but El Toro denies him.
El Toro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
El Toro is trying to improve his position.
Murray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on El Toro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murray lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro gets full guard.

El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio El Toro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Toro misses with a hook.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murray doesn't manage to clinch there - El Toro circles away.
El Toro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.

Murray lands a left and a right that sends El Toro crashing to the canvas! Murray dives into mount looking to finish!

El Toro is rocked!

Julio El Toro's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh El Toro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
El Toro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Murray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Toro defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray winds up and cracks El Toro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
El Toro seems to have got his legs back now.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Murray has control of the leg.
Murray stops El Toro from getting back to his feet.
El Toro missing with punches from the bottom.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Murray is controlling well.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murray throwing shots but El Toro is blocking nicely.
Murray thows a huge punch but El Toro dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray slows the pace down in half guard.
El Toro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Murray prevents El Toro from improving his position.
Murray working over El Toro with some ground and pound. El Toro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murray tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily.
Murray wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

El Toro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Murray should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, El Toro has tightened it up now! Murray should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio El Toro!
Julio El Toro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Lee Murray stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm getting old now, thinking about putting up the gloves soon. Just looking for that last superfight'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Di Vaio
vs
Edgar

176 cm
37
171 lbs
22 - 12 - 1

168 cm
33
160 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Fast

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 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick.
Di Vaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Di Vaio throws a body shot but no joy.
Edgar throws a leg kick but Di Vaio checks it.
Edgar cracks a nice hook into Di Vaio's ribs.
Di Vaio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Di Vaio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Di Vaio scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Di Vaio.
A big right from Edgar misses.
Edgar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Di Vaio misses with a double jab
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand.
Edgar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Di Vaio.
Di Vaio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edgar moves out of range as Di Vaio throws a body kick.
Di Vaio shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but Di Vaio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Di Vaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Di Vaio tries a low kick but Edgar avoids it.
Di Vaio defending well as Edgar loads up on a big left hand.
Edgar motions for Di Vaio to come forward. Edgar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edgar 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.
Di Vaio throws out a loose jab but Edgar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Edgar.
Di Vaio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Edgar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edgar misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio throws a head kick that Edgar semi-blocks.

It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Di Vaio avoids it well.
Di Vaio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edgar circles away quickly and effectively.
Di Vaio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Di Vaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Edgar is just out of range.
Di Vaio moves away from the strike by Edgar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edgar is looking to slow Di Vaio down with leg kicks.
Edgar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Di Vaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edgar moves away.
Edgar throws an off balance right hand
and Di Vaio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edgar's knee momentarily.
Di Vaio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Di Vaio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Di Vaio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Di Vaio is rocked!

Di Vaio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Edgar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Di Vaio has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Oh Di Vaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to circle away but Di Vaio has him pinned against the cage.
Di Vaio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edgar effectively controlling the action here.

Di Vaio manages to break the clinch.
Di Vaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Edgar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Di Vaio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
Di Vaio misses with a kick to the body.
Edgar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Di Vaio.
Di Vaio lands an overhand right.

Edgar rushes Di Vaio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Di Vaio is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Edgar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Di Vaio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edgar pinned against the cage. Edgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edgar scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick from Di Vaio.
Edgar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edgar jabs Di Vaio right on the nose. Di Vaio blinks but takes it well.
Edgar drops Di Vaio with a huge uppercut! Di Vaio drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Edgar is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Edgar!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Edgar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Vimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kampmann
vs
Vimes

183 cm
32
167 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

175 cm
36
161 lbs
29 - 13 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Kampmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Vimes!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vimes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Martin Kampmann has been cut.
Kampmann works the jab nicely.
Kampmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kampmann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kampmann looks to land a left hand but Vimes moved out of range nicely.

Oooooh!!! Kampmann has knocked Vimes down with a huge combo! Kampmann steps away and waves a wobbly Vimes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Vimes is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vimes misses with a right hand
and Kampmann counters with a good low kick that Vimes was not able to check.
Vimes is still on wobbly legs! Can Kampmann finish him?
Kampmann throws a combination that misses
and Vimes counters with a nice uppercut.

Kampmann lands a big right hand that sends Vimes crashing to the mat! Kampmann stays standing though and waves Vimes back to his feet!
A low kick from Kampmann misses
and Vimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kampmann is rocked!
Vimes is pawing at Kampmann, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kampmann's nose. Kampmann is badly hurt! Vimes pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kampmann tries desperately to hold on but Vimes is relentless in his assault! As Kampmann receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Vimes away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Vimes!
After the big win, Samuel Vimes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hilo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deangelo Sturtsil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Pol
vs
Sturtsil

175 cm
33
165 lbs
22 - 4 - 1

178 cm
35
155 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Van Pol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deangelo Sturtsil!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sturtsil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pol was covering up waiting for the punch and Sturtsil finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pol has control of Sturtsil's left arm, preventing Sturtsil from doing any damage.
Sturtsil wants to control from the top but Pol keeps moving.
Pol is looking to stand up but Sturtsil isn't so interested in that idea.
Sturtsil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil throws an elbow that misses. Pol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturtsil's guard. Nice move by Pol!

Pol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturtsil is keeping the position for now.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturtsil is keeping the position for now.
Pol is working hard here to advance position.
Pol's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sturtsil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pol decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sturtsil shoots in looking for a takedown. Pol tries to sprawl out of it but Sturtsil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pol keeps Sturtsil at a distance using the push kick.
Pol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturtsil on the side of the head.
Pol tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturtsil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Sturtsil.
That kick from Pol tenderised Sturtsil's leg. Sturtsil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pol dips to his left and cracks Sturtsil with an uppercut!
Sturtsil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pol defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Pol. That snapped Sturtsil's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pol misses with an uppercut. Sturtsil saw that one coming.
Pol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Sturtsil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sturtsil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturtsil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturtsil is one step ahead there.
Sturtsil wants to control from the top but Pol keeps moving.
Sturtsil throws an elbow that misses. Pol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturtsil's guard. Nice move by Pol!

Pol looking to pass the guard.
Pol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pol preventing the sweep.
Pol pushes down on Sturtsil's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol lands with a punch from half guard.
Sturtsil punching from the bottom.
Sturtsil tries to get to full guard but Pol has control of the leg.
Sturtsil wants to control but Pol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pol tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pol is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sturtsil reverses the position - he's now on top in Pol's guard.
Sturtsil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pol seems keen to control Sturtsil's posture.

Sturtsil drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sturtsil has Pol in his guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A right-left combo lands from Pol.
Pol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pol connects with a body shot.
Pol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturtsil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pol. Pol obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturtsil dives in and grabs Pol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pol pushes down on Sturtsil's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sturtsil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pol circles away.
Van Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Sturtsil.
Sturtsil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pol circles away.
Sturtsil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pol fails to land.
Pol manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sturtsil is working for takedown but Pol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sturtsil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sturtsil.
Sturtsil is looking for a takedown.
Pol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturtsil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pol is pressed up against the cage. Sturtsil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pol down to the mat. Pol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturtsil's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol dips to his left and cracks Sturtsil with an uppercut!

Sturtsil is rocked!
Pol ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Sturtsil out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Van Pol!
Van Pol retains his lightweight title!