CDFC 10: Anselmo vs Mangler PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janick Ironcrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ironcrotch
vs
Silva

190 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janick Ironcrotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironcrotch.
Ironcrotch avoids the head kick by Silva.

Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ironcrotch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ironcrotch tries to get out of the position.
Ironcrotch is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Ironcrotch taking shots to the head.
Ironcrotch is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva is looking to stand but Silva has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ironcrotch tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironcrotch tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.

It looks like Janick Ironcrotch has been cut.
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Ironcrotch but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silva avoids the attempt from Ironcrotch to control.

Silva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ironcrotch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ironcrotch and Silva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ironcrotch wants to control but Silva postures up.
Ironcrotch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ironcrotch sneaks back into half guard.
Ironcrotch wants to get back to full guard.
Ironcrotch gets full guard.
Ironcrotch keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironcrotch is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.

Ironcrotch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Silva looks gassed!

Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ironcrotch pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.

Ironcrotch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Ironcrotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ironcrotch lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.

Ironcrotch gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Ironcrotch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ironcrotch showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironcrotch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ironcrotch trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironcrotch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
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 Janick Ironcrotch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janick Ironcrotch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ironcrotch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ironcrotch won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Ironcrotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironcrotch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ironcrotch throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Ironcrotch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironcrotch working Silva over with strikes.
Ironcrotch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ironcrotch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ironcrotch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ironcrotch connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ironcrotch sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Ironcrotch there.
Ironcrotch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ironcrotch is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ironcrotch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ironcrotch lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Ironcrotch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ironcrotch is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva is trying to stand.

Ironcrotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Ironcrotch not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ironcrotch lands a nice short elbow.
Ironcrotch working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ironcrotch working the head and body with strikes.
Ironcrotch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Janick Ironcrotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ironcrotch connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva is looking to escape.

Ironcrotch is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Silva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Janick Ironcrotch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Torregrossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Borracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Torregrossa
vs
Borracha

184 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giovanni Torregrossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulo Borracha!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borracha closes the distance and pushes Torregrossa back into the cage.

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

Borracha has taken the fight to the clinch.

Torregrossa breaks from the clinch.

Torregrossa has closed the distance and engaged Borracha in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Torregrossa.
Torregrossa lands a knee to the body.
Torregrossa dodges an elbow strike from Borracha.

Torregrossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borracha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Borracha looks gassed!
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!
Torregrossa lands a big head kick that sends Borracha to the canvas! Torregrossa follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Torregrossa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Fun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Miller
vs
Fun

184 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Fun!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fun throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Fun throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Jason Miller has been cut.
Fun misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyler Fun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fun throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Fun slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fun avoids the head kick by Miller.
Horrible takedown by Fun or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.

Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fun's half guard.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Fun is working away.
Fun is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fun avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller controlling the action here.
Fun is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fun is trying to control but can't.
Miller passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller misses with a head shot.
Fun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fun is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Fun blocking the ground and pound.
Fun is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller throws some wild stikes that Fun manages to avoid easily.
Fun is looking to get to half guard.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fun is looking to escape.
Miller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

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.
Fun tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Fun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miller tries to control but Fun wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller throwing strikes but Fun uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Fun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Miller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A jab lands there for Fun.

Fun lands a left and a right that send Miller crashing to the mat, dazed. Fun thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Miller is rocked!
Fun connects with a nice cross there... Miller is looking wobbly and Fun recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Miller to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Fun jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Fun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbi Nakamura 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!

Strange
vs
Nakamura

170 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

188 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbi Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Strange pushes him off.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Strange moves out of range.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Strange.
Strange tries to clinch but Nakamura moves away

and Nakamura moves into the clinch.
Strange blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura wants a takedown but no success here.

Nakamura pulls guard.

Nakamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strange doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strange manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strange is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Nakamura has his foot on Strange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strange works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakamura managing to control the position.
Strange slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange wanted to stand there but Nakamura had control of the position.

Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strange is aware though and is defending well.
Strange trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.

Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strange is aware though and is defending well.
Strange has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Nakamura has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Strange doesn't defend quickly enough and Nakamura has managed to lock this one up! Can Strange escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nakamura on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robbi Nakamura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Linus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Linus
vs
Pereira

200 cm
21
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
253 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Linus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Linus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pereira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pereira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Ben Linus has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Linus throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linus misses with a straight left.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Pereira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Linus at a distance.
Linus is breathing heavily.
Pereira's corner calls for a 1-2. Pereira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Pereira lands a left and a right that send Linus crashing to the mat, dazed. Pereira thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Linus is rocked!
Pereira feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Linus crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michel Pereira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skippy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skippy McGee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McGee
vs
Sinclair

190 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

[†CoE†]Terror-Trition 155Q[†CoE†]
Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)

The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skippy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGee is fending him off so far but Sinclair persists. Nope, McGee circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sinclair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sinclair is defended easily by McGee.
McGee wants to clinch.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt

and Sinclair counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGee is trying to stand.

Sinclair is working for a submission of some sort.
McGee trying to get back to full guard but Sinclair takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair trying to control but McGee is having none of it.
Sinclair lands a big shot there that rocks McGee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGee is trying to escape the mount.
Sinclair looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGee tries to hold on but Sinclair pushes him away.

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.
McGee is working to get back to half guard.
Sinclair has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGee's face.
McGee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sinclair manages to capitalize on a mistake by McGee to take his back!
McGee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sinclair.
Sinclair is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the hands but Sinclair breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on McGee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Sinclair is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Sinclair is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGee trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGee is really stuck here.
McGee wants to control his opponent's hands but Sinclair gets his hands free.

Sinclair looking for the choke from the back.
McGee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McGee tries to reverse the position but Sinclair maintains control.
McGee tries to hold on but Sinclair postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Sinclair dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sinclair shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so McGee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGee trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.

Sinclair had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
McGee wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
McGee wants to stand but Sinclair is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but McGee defends easily.
McGee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sinclair looking to control.
McGee trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
McGee wants to stand but Sinclair has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sinclair counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but McGee is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGee is looking to sweep but instead, Sinclair has passed into half guard.
McGee looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sinclair.

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.
McGee tries to get to full guard but Sinclair has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGee with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sinclair counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGee's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sinclair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGee is striking but Sinclair is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sinclair slows the pace down in half guard.

McGee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinclair pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Sinclair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McGee tries to clinch

and Sinclair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sinclair's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sinclair's back!
Sinclair looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGee.
McGee keeps control of the position as Sinclair tries to break free.
Sinclair holding both McGee 's hands and preventing any damage.
McGee gets his hands free as Sinclair looks to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee keeps control of the position as Sinclair tries to break free.
McGee controlling the position well here. Sinclair rolled but McGee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Henry Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.

McGee has the hooks in. Sinclair is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. McGee passes his arm under Sinclair's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Sinclair taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skippy McGee!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cannon Fodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fodder
vs
Pierce

196 cm
22
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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, Cannon Fodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fodder swivels and escapes.
Pierce shoots in and drives through. Fodder sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Fodder. No joy for Pierce on that attempt.
Cannon Fodder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Pierce.
Pierce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pierce shoots in but Fodder avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Pierce gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fodder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fodder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fodder won't allow Pierce to sweep him here.
Fodder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierce is keeping the position for now.
Fodder trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fodder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pierce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fodder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

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

Pierce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fodder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Pierce looking for a triangle here. Fodder is fighting it but it looks tight! Pierce pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fodder is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damon Pierce!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon J Scarborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon J Scarborough has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bryant
vs
J Scarborough

186 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon J Scarborough!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bryant throws a front kick aimed at J Scarborough's knee but J Scarborough avoids it well.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
J Scarborough keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of J Scarborough's head but J Scarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
J Scarborough blocks a head kick by Bryant.

J Scarborough looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bryant!
Bryant wants to control but J Scarborough is having none of it.
Bryant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bryant is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is pressing down on J Scarborough's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryant trying to control the position here.
J Scarborough wants to get up but he can't break Bryant's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Bryant has his feet on J Scarborough's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bryant is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyrone Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Scarborough closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bryant circles away.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but J Scarborough moves away.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
J Scarborough shoots for a double leg takedown but Bryant sprawls well. He's pushed J Scarborough's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
J Scarborough fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyrone Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon J Scarborough.

J Scarborough gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bryant stopping the sweep attempt from J Scarborough.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
J Scarborough wants to stand and escape but Bryant is having none of it.
J Scarborough looks gassed!
Bryant thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryant works over J Scarborough with some ground and pound from guard.
J Scarborough working a defensive guard here.
Bryant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bryant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bryant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but J Scarborough blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Scarborough is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.
Bryant cracks J Scarborough with a solid left hand.
Bryant scoring with some ground and pound.
J Scarborough being controlled here, momentarily.
Bryant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as J Scarborough works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but J Scarborough is retaining full guard.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bryant throws a quick inside leg kick.
J Scarborough tries for a takedown but Bryant circles away easily
and Bryant counters with a head kick.
J Scarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from J Scarborough.
Bryant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
J Scarborough misses with a takedown
and Bryant counters with a head kick. That will keep J Scarborough thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Bryant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bryant is working J Scarborough over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
J Scarborough trying to remain calm as Bryant controls from the top position.
J Scarborough is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is putting a hurting on J Scarborough here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Check out the look on Bryant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
J Scarborough on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Bryant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bryant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant looks up at the clock and then as J Scarborough takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bryant smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bryant is chipping away with strikes.
Bryant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant working the ground and pound.
Bryant landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bryant landing a few strikes.
Bryant lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear J Scarborough down.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but J Scarborough keeps working.
Bryant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is putting a hurting on J Scarborough here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on J Scarborough's face as Bryant controls the position.
Bryant lands an elbow.
Bryant lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here as Bryant stalls from top position.
Bryant scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at J Scarborough to see if he's OK.
Bryant scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Scarborough takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bryant is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down J Scarborough's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bryant scores with punches from side control.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that J Scarborough can do to turn this around?
The referee asks Bryant politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bryant prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tyrone Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant working the head with strikes.
Bryant landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but J Scarborough keeps working.
Bryant lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Bryant 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!

Bryant is looking to slow J Scarborough down with leg kicks.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant tries to score a power double leg takedown but J Scarborough sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bryant somewhat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Bryant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but J Scarborough swivels and escapes.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. J Scarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
J Scarborough misses with a takedown
and Bryant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Bryant.
Bryant throws a body punch but J Scarborough moves out of range.
J Scarborough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
J Scarborough stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryant.
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
J Scarborough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryant lands with a kick to the temple. J Scarborough shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Scarborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bryant finds it's way round the side to connect with J Scarborough's head.

Bryant shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches J Scarborough napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bryant works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bryant cracks J Scarborough with a big elbow.

Bryant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by J Scarborough, who protects the arm well.
Bryant lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear J Scarborough down.
Tyrone Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bryant decides to stand back up. Bryant steps back and let's J Scarborough get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses with a body kick.
Bryant scores with a jab.
J Scarborough gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bryant counters with a left to the body.

Bryant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Bryant stands up from half guard.

Bryant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. J Scarborough manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Scarborough wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
Devon J Scarborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bryant stands up from J Scarborough's guard - Bryant perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Bryant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McGoose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGoose
vs
Dudley

185 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce McGoose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoose lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dudley backs up against the cage.

It looks like Joe Dudley has been cut.
McGoose lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Dudley misses.
McGoose lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Dudley or perhaps it was just good defense by McGoose which made him look bad.
Dudley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGoose swivels and escapes.
McGoose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dudley circles away quickly and effectively.
McGoose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

McGoose lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Dudley sprawling to the canvas. McGoose follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Dudley hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley is not content to let McGoose control the position.
Dudley pushes McGoose off but McGoose dives into side control.
Dudley looks gassed!

McGoose tries for a kimura but Dudley is defending well.
McGoose advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoose postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dudley looks a forlorn figure.

That has opened up Joe Dudley's cut even more.
McGoose breaks from Dudley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGoose blocks Dudley's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McGoose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dudley is looking to escape.
The referee warns Dudley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGoose pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

The cut above Joe Dudley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGoose 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.
Dudley is looking to get to half guard.
Dudley wants to hold on but McGoose pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGoose controlling his opponent.
Dudley is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGoose content just to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dudley can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGoose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGoose won't let Dudley get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McGoose forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGoose is working the ground and pound. Can Dudley escape?
McGoose wants to control but Dudley is keeping busy.
McGoose scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dudley is looking for a way out.
McGoose is working the ground and pound. Can Dudley escape?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoose scores with punches to the body.
McGoose lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Dudley staying busy and making it hard for McGoose to control.
Dudley avoids the strikes from McGoose.

McGoose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dudley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGoose trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

McGoose looking to break Dudley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dudley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McGoose will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McGoose is not going to allow Dudley to sit and survive in this position.
McGoose wants to control but Dudley is keeping busy.
McGoose lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McGoose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley wants to control his opponent's hands but McGoose gets his hands free.
Dudley covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
McGoose wants to control but Dudley is keeping busy.
Dudley tries to escape the position.
Dudley avoids the strikes from McGoose.
McGoose gets his hands free as Dudley looks to control.
Dudley can't escape the position.

Dudley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGoose's arms.
McGoose missing with strikes from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGoose wants to control but Dudley manages to buck him off and is now in McGoose's guard! Nice work there by Dudley!
Dudley tries to free his leg and advance position but McGoose is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce McGoose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Dudley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dudley closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGoose circles away.

Dudley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McGoose is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Dudley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGoose is now in Dudley's guard. A big mistake from Dudley there, giving up the dominant position!
McGoose lands a couple of digs.
McGoose slips nicely into half guard.
McGoose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

McGoose decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McGoose tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily

and Dudley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGoose moves into full guard.
Dudley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGoose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudley manages to get himself to full guard.
McGoose trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGoose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dudley working a defensive guard here.
McGoose trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGoose throwing strikes from guard but Dudley blocks nicely.

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.
McGoose trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab by McGoose.
McGoose goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGoose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dudley misses with a takedown
and McGoose counters with a nice uppercut.

McGoose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McGoose moves to the back.
I really don't envy Dudley right now.
Dudley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dudley trying to control the action but McGoose just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoose lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dudley.
Can Dudley hold on?! McGoose is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Dudley wants to control his opponent's hands but McGoose gets his hands free.
Dudley staying busy and making it hard for McGoose to control.
Good control from McGoose.
Dudley tries to roll but McGoose sticks to his back.
McGoose avoiding Dudley 's attempts to control his hands.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McGoose. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dudley holding both McGoose 's hands and preventing any damage.
McGoose trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?
McGoose has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dudley's body.
McGoose has the hooks in. Dudley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McGoose trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
McGoose is working the ground and pound. Can Dudley escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce McGoose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Dudley'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. This is the final round!

McGoose closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGoose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGoose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dudley avoids it really well and circles away.
McGoose lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dudley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McGoose lands with a nice combination. Dudley backs away looking to recover.
McGoose throws a combination. Dudley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGoose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGoose is fending him off so far but Dudley persists. Nope, McGoose circles away and we're back to standing.
McGoose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by McGoose.
McGoose wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGoose remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

McGoose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dudley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dudley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bruce McGoose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Dudley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McGoose wants to control but Dudley is keeping him busy.
Dudley tries to improve position but can't.
McGoose scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dudley to see if he's OK.
A lull in the action here as McGoose stalls from top position.
Bruce McGoose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

McGoose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dudley, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley looking for a sweep but McGoose has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dudley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGoose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

McGoose working for a submission but Dudley is keeping him at bay.

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.
McGoose controlling the pace for now.
Dudley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dudley is squirming around, avoiding McGoose's attempts to control the action.
McGoose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joe Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bruce McGoose just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice cross by McGoose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McGoose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGoose has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce McGoose!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Anselmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Mangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anselmo's entrance music is HATEBREED-Everyone Bleeds Now. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mangler's choice of entrance music: I Stand Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anselmo
vs
Mangler

198 cm
24
262 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
257 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Anselmo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Mangler!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anselmo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangler.
Anselmo throws a leg kick but Mangler checks it.
Mangler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mangler throws a right and a left that Anselmo avoids nicely.
Anselmo thows a body shot but no joy.
Anselmo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangler, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anselmo takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Phillip Anselmo has been cut.
A left lands for Anselmo.
Mangler tries a low kick but Anselmo avoids it.
Anselmo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phillip Anselmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anselmo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anselmo scores with a hook to the body. Mangler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangler looks gassed!
Mangler misses with a hook. Anselmo ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo lands a body shot.
Anselmo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anselmo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangler counters with an outside leg kick.
Anselmo misses with a looping left.
Anselmo moves out of range as Mangler strikes.
Anselmo is looking to wear down Mangler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anselmo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anselmo swings for the body but Mangler moves out of range.
Mangler ducks under a wild hook from Anselmo.
Mangler misses with a low kick.
Anselmo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangler blocks a head kick by Anselmo.
Anselmo needs to keep his hands up - Mangler had a free shot at his head there.
Mangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangler tests Anselmo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anselmo thuds his right hand into Mangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangler misses with a few strikes there.
Mangler avoids the head kick by Anselmo.
Anselmo jabs at Mangler's body.
Mangler throws a head kick that misses.
Anselmo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anselmo lands a jab to the head.
Mangler misses with a double jab.
Mangler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anselmo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anselmo counters with a left and a right that stings Mangler.
Anselmo blocks the body kick.
Mangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anselmo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangler cracks Anselmo with a good jab.
Anselmo is looking to score with low kicks.
Mangler throws out a powerful jab.
Mangler lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangler catches Anselmo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anselmo takes one to the chin there.
Mangler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mangler misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangler cracks Anselmo with a good jab.
Mangler cracks Anselmo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Mangler finds it's way through Anselmo's defenses.
Mangler misses with a few strikes there.
Anselmo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Mangler.
Mangler connects with a solid leg kick.
Mangler misses with a double jab
and Anselmo counters with a series of strikes. Mangler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mangler lands with a straight right. Anselmo didn't see that one coming.

Mangler clinches.
Mangler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anselmo just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mangler jumps into guard, dragging Anselmo to the mat.
Mangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anselmo.

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

Mangler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anselmo is in close to Mangler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anselmo cracks Mangler with a solid left hand.
Anselmo thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anselmo wants to clinch up but Mangler keeps it at a distance.
Mangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangler throws a leg kick but Anselmo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seth Mangler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anselmo tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mangler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mangler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anselmo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangler avoids the elbow strike from Anselmo, against the cage.
Anselmo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mangler backwards.

Anselmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangler lands a head shot.
Anselmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anselmo misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mangler. That's going to slow Anselmo down.
Mangler misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangler moves in looking to clinch but Anselmo pushes him off.
Mangler doesn't manage to clinch there - Anselmo circles away.
Mangler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Phillip Anselmo's cut is getting worse.
Anselmo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anselmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anselmo lands a really nice looking cross but Mangler seems unphased.
Mangler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anselmo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangler lands with a shot to the body.
Mangler scores with a jab. Anselmo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangler thuds a left hand into Anselmo's body.
A lazy left from Mangler finds it's target.
Mangler throws a shot to the body.
Anselmo throws a nice looking combination but Mangler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anselmo's sensitive parts.
Mangler cracks Anselmo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anselmo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Phillip Anselmo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mangler closes the distance and pushes Anselmo back into the cage.

Mangler jumps guard.

Mangler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anselmo is aware though and is defending well.

Mangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anselmo looking to pass the guard.

Mangler looking for a triangle here. Anselmo is fighting it but it looks tight! Mangler pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Anselmo is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Seth Mangler!
Seth Mangler is the new heavyweight champion!