BFT-487: Po vs Kermode PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Guantanamera - Los Paraguayos. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Garcia
vs
Rampage

188 cm
23
194 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

180 cm
35
190 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Rampage's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia looks to throw a body kick

and Rampage counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garcia!
Garcia tries to buck Rampage off but Rampage is having none of it.
Rampage trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.

Rampage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia controlling the position well.
Rampage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Rampage content to control rather than advance.
Rampage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rampage stalling away here and it's allowed Garcia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rampage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Garcia wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.

Garcia stands up and waves to Rampage to follow him.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rampage closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Rampage pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rampage feints and as Garcia raises his hands in defense, Rampage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rampage is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.

Garcia is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rampage rolls with it to try and escape but Garcia cranks on the arm and Rampage is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trevor Garcia!
Trevor Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Scarpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Scarpa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Byczynski
vs
Scarpa

202 cm
27
202 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

187 cm
31
189 lbs
14 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jari Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Scarpa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scarpa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Scarpa being controlled here momentarily.
Byczynski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scarpa lands a couple of digs.
Scarpa trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarpa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scarpa stopping the sweep attempt from Byczynski.
Scarpa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byczynski is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarpa is still trying to improve position.
Scarpa trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarpa looking to pass the guard.
Scarpa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Scarpa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scarpa won't allow Byczynski to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarpa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Byczynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scarpa tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Byczynski misses the target.
Scarpa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byczynski.
Byczynski slips under a jab from Scarpa.
Scarpa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byczynski tries to avoid it but Scarpa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byczynski to the ground. Byczynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Byczynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scarpa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Byczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarpa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scarpa sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Byczynski has managed to clinch.
Scarpa digs a right hand into Byczynski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Byczynski's gas tank.
Byczynski looking to throw knees to the head but Scarpa is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Byczynski.
Scarpa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Byczynski prevents it.
Scarpa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jari Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Byczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Byczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczynski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Byczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byczynski.
Byczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarpa wants to take the fight to the mat but Byczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scarpa is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarpa won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Byczynski fails to land.
Byczynski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scarpa fails to pull guard.
Byczynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarpa is trying to pull guard but Byczynski has him pressed against the cage.
Byczynski pushes off an throws an elbow but Scarpa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byczynski stops a takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Scarpa is trying to drag Byczynski to the mat but Byczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarpa fails to pull guard.
Scarpa has Byczynski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Byczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scarpa looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarpa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Byczynski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scarpa back to the cage. Byczynski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Gregory Scarpa has been cut.

Scarpa clinches up with Byczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Byczynski blocks an uppercut.
Byczynski lands an uppercut.
Scarpa tries to pull guard but Byczynski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Byczynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarpa can do to turn this around?
Byczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byczynski lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarpa backwards.
Scarpa tries for a takedown but Byczynski manages to get underhooks.
Jari Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Byczynski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scarpa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarpa.
Byczynski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Scarpa.
Scarpa lands with a light punch inside.
Byczynski presses Scarpa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Byczynski throws an elbow but misses.
Scarpa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski stalling the fight.
Scarpa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Byczynski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Byczynski lands a nice uppercut.
Byczynski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scarpa misses with some punches.

Scarpa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Byczynski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Scarpa is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Byczynski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Well, with Scarpa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Byczynski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Byczynski needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Byczynski covering up well under a series of strikes from Scarpa.
Scarpa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Byczynski is trying to remain composed but Scarpa is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczynski covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Scarpa struggling to keep hold of the position.

Byczynski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byczynski tries to roll but Scarpa sticks to his back.
Scarpa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Byczynski.
Our spies down at at Sydney Shootfighting inform us that Scarpa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Byczynski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Scarpa's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarpa controlling well, preventing Byczynski from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarpa is controlling the position but Byczynski somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Scarpa with the ground and pound but Byczynski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing Scarpa from controlling successfully.
Scarpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scarpa advances position into side control!

Scarpa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Byczynski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Scarpa's guard! Nice work there by Byczynski!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Scarpa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scarpa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Scarpa keeping moving, preventing Byczynski from controlling successfully.

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

Scarpa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byczynski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gregory Scarpa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gregory Scarpa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Byczynski scores with a nice strike.
Scarpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Byczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarpa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byczynski.
Scarpa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Byczynski is looking to counter punch.
Scarpa misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Byczynski as he connects with a hook.
Byczynski throws a series of punches but Scarpa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Byczynski.
Scarpa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byczynski but Byczynski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Byczynski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jari Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Scarpa.
Scarpa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarpa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jari Byczynski is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Byczynski.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarpa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarpa ducks right into an uppercut from Byczynski.
Byczynski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crunch! Byczynski slams his shin into Scarpa's torso.
Scarpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarpa shoots and misses
and Byczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Byczynski scores with a decent looking hook.

Scarpa is rocked!
Jari Byczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byczynski lands with a nice combination. Scarpa backs away looking to recover.
Scarpa is still on wobbly legs! Can Byczynski finish him?
Byczynski throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarpa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarpa seems to have recovered his senses.
Scarpa throws a right hand that misses
and Byczynski counters with a left to the body.
Byczynski tests Scarpa's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarpa.
Byczynski cracks a nice hook into Scarpa's ribs.
Byczynski cracks Scarpa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Byczynski misses the target.
Byczynski lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Byczynski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scarpa doesn't seem phased though.
Scarpa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Byczynski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Byczynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Scarpa circles away.
Byczynski looks to throw the jab but Scarpa is out of range.
Byczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scarpa circles away quickly and effectively.
Scarpa looks for a takedown but Byczynski sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarpa with the counter takedown but Byczynski avoids it easily.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scarpa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byczynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Scarpa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Byczynski is trying to defend but Scarpa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scarpa is looking to take a break and control but Byczynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scarpa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Scarpa there.
Byczynski is not content to let Scarpa control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski wants to improve his position but Scarpa is controlling well.
Scarpa trying to mount his opponent but Byczynski defends it.
Byczynski trying to control from the bottom.
Scarpa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Scarpa seems content to control.
Scarpa trying to pass the guard but Byczynski defending well.
Byczynski is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byczynski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Byczynski!
After winning the bout, Jari Byczynski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Fynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fynn
vs
Filipovic

184 cm
39
193 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

188 cm
40
192 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Fynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Filipovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fynn jabs Filipovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Filipovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fynn.
Filipovic takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic 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.
Fynn works over Filipovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Fynn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fynn duly obliges.

Fynn rushes Filipovic and presses him up against the cage.
Fynn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Fynn drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.
Fynn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipovic's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.

Fynn breaks from the clinch.
Fynn throws a head kick that Filipovic semi-blocks.
Filipovic takes a swing at Fynn's ribcage but misses.
Bob Fynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fynn shoots in but Filipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fynn is looking to land body kicks.
Fynn misses with a looping left.

Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Fynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fynn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Filipovic is trying to break free.
Filipovic is trying to stall.
Filipovic misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to stall.

Fynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fynn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Bob Fynn has been cut.
Fynn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That has opened up Mirko Filipovic's cut even more.

Fynn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filipovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Filipovic is trying to stall.

Fynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fynn connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fynn drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Filipovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Fynn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filipovic tries a body shot but Fynn blocks it.
Filipovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Fynn gets an underhook and turns Filipovic into the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fynn has closed the distance and engaged Filipovic in a clinch.

Fynn breaks the clinch.
Jab by Fynn.
A low kick from Fynn is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Fynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fynn. Fynn obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Filipovic tenderised Fynn's leg. Fynn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fynn throws a jab when Filipovic was well out of range.
Filipovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.

The cut above Mirko Filipovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Filipovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fynn lands a big head kick that sends Filipovic to the canvas! Fynn follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Fynn!
Bob Fynn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Mirko Filipovic spoke after the fight, saying 'I just didn't follow the gameplan right. I'm better than this and I'll be back on top soon'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Disciples of Power - Lords of Creation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Doom

180 cm
32
210 lbs
17 - 19 - 0

182 cm
39
215 lbs
29 - 26 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Doom!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Doom, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Doom against the cage but Doom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doom stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Doom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Doom is quick to defend against it.
Doom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Doom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Doom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Doom.
Doom takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Doom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Doom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doom as he jumps to the side.
A low kick from Doom is predictable there

and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.

Doom is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gracie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Doom tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Doom stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Doom holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Doom has him pressed against the cage.
Doom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doom prevents the takedown attempt.
Doom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doom walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Doom lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom cracks Gracie with a good jab.

It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doom, right into the meat.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doom.
Doom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Doom blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Doom throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Doom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Doom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Doom misses with a body shot

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doom won't be happy with that.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie has control of an arm but Doom manages to advance to Gracie's back!
Doom controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.

Doom is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.

Doom working for the choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Gracie as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Doom!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doom has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Doom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doom lands strikes to the head.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Doom is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Doom gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Doom gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Doom apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doom scores with a leg kick.

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Doom's guard.

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

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doom defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Doom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up in Doom's guard and throws a big left but Doom blocks it.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doom is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie passes into half guard.

Doom is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Doom is defending it quite comfortably.
Doom is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doom is looking to escape.
Doom slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Doom has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gracie.

Doom is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Doom punishes Gracie with strikes from the back mount.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Doom keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Doom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie'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. This is the final round!

Doom lands a nice looking body shot.

Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Doom keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is in close to Doom's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Doom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doom's head.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Doom is retaining full guard.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Doom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Doom is keeping the position.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doom's head.
Doom looking for a sweep. Not yet Doom, not yet.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doom's guard.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Doom is rocked!
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doom is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Doom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Doom is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Doom seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gracie loads up with a big shot that hurts Doom! He's pulled Gracie in close but Gracie has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Doom survive? More strikes from Gracie and Doom is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sailor Gracie!
Our winner, Sailor Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filippo Di Vaio struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Edgar
vs
Di Vaio

168 cm
36
160 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

176 cm
40
171 lbs
23 - 18 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Vaio slips a straight right by Edgar.
Di Vaio missing with a left hand there. Edgar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Di Vaio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edgar connects with a looping right hand.
Di Vaio shoots and misses
and Edgar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Di Vaio blocks the leg kick.
Edgar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Di Vaio counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Edgar.

Di Vaio is rocked!
Di Vaio misses with a shot to the body
and Edgar counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Di Vaio falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Juntta (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!

Barnett
vs
Juntta

191 cm
38
284 lbs
28 - 18 - 0

188 cm
34
250 lbs
20 - 19 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta misses with a lunging right hand

and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Juntta.
Juntta trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
Juntta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juntta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.

Juntta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnett has picked Juntta up and slammed him! Juntta can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnett manages to pass to side control!
Juntta dodges the ground and pound from Barnett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Barnett tries for a kimura but Juntta is defending well.
Juntta can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta wants to control but Barnett postures up.

Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Juntta is defending well.
Juntta struggling a bit here.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Juntta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnett is thwarting Juntta's attempts to control the position.
Barnett wants to free his trapped foot but Juntta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Juntta is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Juntta trying to control here.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Juntta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Juntta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juntta defends it well.
Barnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett is keen to just control but Juntta is a slippery customer.

Juntta looking for submissions off his back.
Juntta is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.

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.
Juntta is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Juntta defends the submission attempt.
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Juntta defends it.
Juntta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juntta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard.

Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juntta won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.

Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juntta stands up over Barnett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Juntta misses with an uppercut

and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Juntta wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Juntta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Juntta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnett is working Juntta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Juntta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Juntta pulls Barnett in to control the position.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntta can do to turn this around?

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juntta is on top in guard.

Barnett looking to control.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntta is one step ahead there.
Juntta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juntta with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett has Juntta pulled in close to control his posture.

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

Barnett working for a triangle but Juntta defends it easily.

Juntta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juntta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juntta is stalling in the full guard.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment.
Juntta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnett's head.
Juntta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Juntta working some strikes from top position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett looking to control.

Barnett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juntta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juntta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juntta stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett wants to stand but Juntta is controlling the position.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment.

Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juntta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Barnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
That's time! Barnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Juntta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juntta slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Juntta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Juntta thows a huge punch but Barnett dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett pushes Juntta off looking to stand but Juntta dives back in and keeps control.

Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Juntta seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juntta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juntta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juntta trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Juntta throwing strikes but missing.

Barnett has an active guard here but Juntta has managed to pass into half guard.

Juntta is trying for a kimura here. Barnett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Juntta wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaska Juntta!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parvati Mellia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parvati Mellia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pol
vs
Mellia

175 cm
36
165 lbs
25 - 7 - 1

170 cm
37
171 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Van Pol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Parvati Mellia!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Mellia. Those never looked like landing.
Pol doesn't manage to clinch there - Mellia circles away.
Mellia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crunch! Pol slams his shin into Mellia's torso.
Pol misses with a kick to the body
and Mellia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mellia misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mellia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pol throws a body shot but no joy.
Mellia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pol cracks Mellia with a good jab.
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mellia swings for the body but Pol moves out of range.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Mellia finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mellia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pol scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol throws a head kick that misses.
Pol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Mellia does no damage.
Mellia misses with a looping left.
Pol dodges the punch combination from Mellia.
Mellia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pol.
Pol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mellia with a jab.
Mellia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Mellia.
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!
Mellia clobbers Pol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mellia misses with a straight left.
Mellia moves forwards but Pol connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Mellia is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pol.
Mellia is still on wobbly legs! Can Pol finish him?
Pol fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mellia square on the jaw! Damn, Mellia is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Van Pol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermode is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Song of Australia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Po
vs
Kermode

189 cm
36
224 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

185 cm
40
220 lbs
37 - 24 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Anarchy Clothing
Sydney Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tong Po !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po is looking to clinch but Kermode is avoiding it.
Kermode swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Po tries to clinch up but Kermode circles away and keeps his distance.
Kermode tries a head kick but it misses.
Kermode misses with a leg kick
and Po counters with a nice leg kick.
Kermode fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Po looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kermode uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.

It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Kermode fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Po has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayo Kermode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Po moves into the clinch.
Kermode gets through Po 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kermode told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Po tries to work over Kermode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Po throws an elbow but misses.
Kermode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po has Kermode pressed against the cage, preventing Kermode from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Po lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kermode has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
Po gets through Kermode's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermode lands a hook that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po 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.
Kermode blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Po .
Po lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kermode.
Kermode dodges an elbow strike from Po .
Kermode takes a shot to the head.
Kermode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Po is defending well for now.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kermode backwards.
Po lands with a left to the head.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kermode backwards.
Po blocks an elbow strike.
Po lands a knee to the body.
Po putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kermode in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kermode looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po lands a nice elbow.
Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po crunches a lovely knee into Kermode's ribcage.
Po lands an elbow inside.
Po scores a nice knee to the body.
Po working Kermode over with knees to the body.
Po lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kermode backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po lands a good knee to the midsection. Kermode won't want to take too many of those.
Po landing knees to the body.
Po pushes Kermode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Po lands a shot to the body.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Po lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kermode.
Po lands a left hand.
Po putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kermode in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Po lands a nice elbow.
Po lands an elbow inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Po .
Po lands with a left to the head.
Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kermode takes an elbow to the forehead.
Po is working Kermode over against the cage.
Po leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Po to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Po lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kermode fails to land.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kermode has had enough of the clinch but Po keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Po .
Kermode wants to get back to striking at distance but Po won't allow it.
Po is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Po lands with a short shot to the head.
Po lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Kermode is rocked!
Po lands an elbow just above Kermode 's eye.
Kermode is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Po .
Po scores with a shot to the side of Kermode's head.
Kermode is pressed against the cage. Po pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Kermode! Two more big strikes from Po and Kermode crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tong Po !
Tong Po retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tong Po thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.