SCC 22 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilding Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Shine
vs
Green

190 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucius Shine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hilding Green!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.
Shine tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Green is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Shine kicks Green off and gets back to his feet.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.

Shine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Green's half guard.
Nice strikes from Shine there.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shine scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shine throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
Shine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Shine working Green over with strikes.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Shine wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Shine.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Shine sits in half guard.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shine.
Shine is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Green keeping control of the position.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Green kicks off Shine and gets to his feet.
Shine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Hilding Green has been cut.
Green looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shine drives through with a takedown into guard.

Green is rocked!
Shine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Green is still in real trouble! Can Shine finish him?
Shine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Shine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shine scoring with punches to the head and body.

Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shine lands a couple of elbows.

Shine decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Green, up you get!

Shine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shine passes to full mount!
Shine is landing with some decent strikes but Green is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shine dominating with strikes here.
Shine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Green can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shine with a couple of short strikes.
Shine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shine looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shine lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shine lands with some strikes.
Shine landing strikes from the mount.
Shine avoids the attempt from Green to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shine is staying active.
Shine cracks Green with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shine landing strikes from the mount and Green is in trouble!
Green takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shine lands a heavy elbow.
Shine lands a nice shot to the head.
Shine with shots to the head and body - Green looks very uncomfortable down there.
Green is bucking up trying to escape but Shine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shine lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shine with a couple of short strikes.
Shine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shine dominating with strikes here.
Shine landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucius Shine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hilding Green's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shine feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Shine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Green throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shine throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shine stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green keeping moving, preventing Shine from controlling successfully.
Shine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green looking to control.
Shine wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Green looks to land a body kick but Shine moved away.
Green throws a combination that misses

and Shine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Green looking to control.
Green is breathing heavily.
Shine trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Green's head.
Shine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Green's head.
Shine distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shine works over Green with some ground and pound from guard.
Shine postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Shine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shine distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shine controlling from the top position.
Shine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Shine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shine is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
Shine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green trying to control but Shine postures up.
Shine working the head and body with strikes.
Shine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shine trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Shine slips a nice elbow through Green's hands, connecting with Green's forehead.
Shine drops an elbow to the side of Green's head.
Shine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Green has hold of Shine's hands but Shine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shine is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shine slips a nice elbow through Green's hands, connecting with Green's forehead.
Green is looking to control Shine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Shine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Shine.
Shine working Green over with strikes.
Shine works his way into side control.
Green on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shine in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shine scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shine in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shine scoring with punches and elbows.
Green is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Green takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Green takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shine working the head and body with strikes.
Green takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Green taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shine taking a breather here.
Shine working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucius Shine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hilding Green'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!

Shine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shine stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shine distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Shine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Green is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shine has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Green wants to control but Shine postures up.
Shine cracks Green with a big elbow.
Green on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shine looks up at the clock and then as Green takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shine lands an elbow.
Green taking a bit of punishment here - Shine scoring with strikes.
Shine working away.
Shine scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Shine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Shine stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shine bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shine working the ground and pound from side control.
Shine lands an elbow.
Green is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shine working the ground and pound.
Green is trying to control Shine's posture but Shine avoids it.
Green takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shine working the ground and pound from side control.
Green is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shine cracks Green with a big right hand but Green just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Green takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shine working the ground and pound.
Green is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shine lands an elbow.
Green is trying to control Shine's posture but Shine avoids it.
Shine cracks Green with a big elbow.
Lucius Shine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green wants to control but Shine postures up.
Shine lands an elbow.
Shine lands a few punches from side control.
Green takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Green takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shine working the ground and pound.
Shine landing a few strikes.
Shine is chipping away with strikes.
Shine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Green down.
Shine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Green down.
Shine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Green down.
Shine scoring with punches from side control.
Green wants to control but Shine postures up.
Shine lands a nice forearm strike.
Shine is putting a hurting on Green here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shine grinds an elbow into Green's temple.
Shine is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Green is looking to reverse the position.
Hilding Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shine cracks Green with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Shine controls the position.
Green pushes Shine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shine scoring with punches from side control.
Shine scoring with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shine working the ground and pound.
Shine cracks Green with a big elbow.
Lucius Shine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shine controlling the position from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucius Shine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shine 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucius Shine!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter OConner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Smallridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Smallridge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

OConner
vs
Smallridge

172 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
143 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter OConner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Smallridge!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smallridge - that will leave a mark!
OConner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smallridge throws a head kick that misses.
Smallridge is looking to clinch but OConner is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OConner.
Smallridge tries to clinch but OConner is having none of it.
A punch combination from OConner misses.
OConner throws a series of punches but Smallridge avoids them all with ease.
OConner looks to clinch
and Smallridge counters with an outside leg kick.
OConner is breathing heavily.
OConner moves in looking to clinch but Smallridge pushes him off.
A combination from Smallridge does no damage.
Smallridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smallridge blocks a head kick by OConner.
Smallridge tries to clinch up.
Smallridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smallridge thumps OConner with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smallridge. OConner shrugs it off though.
Smallridge scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Smallridge slams his shin into OConner's torso.
Smallridge throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Smallridge lands but OConner takes it in his stride.

It looks like Peter OConner has been cut.
Smallridge throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tim Smallridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smallridge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Smallridge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smallridge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OConner misses with a wild combination.
Smallridge moves in looking to clinch but OConner pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smallridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OConner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smallridge.
Smallridge tries to close the distance and clinch but OConner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Smallridge.
Smallridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smallridge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smallridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smallridge checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smallridge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OConner. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OConner swinging wildly here.
OConner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
OConner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smallridge is out of range and OConner settles back down.
OConner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smallridge sprawls well. Smallridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OConner gets slowly back to his feet.
OConner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smallridge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Smallridge.
Smallridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smallridge misses with a wild body shot.
OConner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OConner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smallridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Smallridge tries to clinch up.

OConner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smallridge swings wildly with an uppercut but OConner uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smallridge prevents OConner from breaking the clinch.

Smallridge breaks from the clinch.
OConner tries to clinch up.
Smallridge tries a head kick but it misses.
OConner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smallridge.
OConner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smallridge counters with a nice leg kick.
Smallridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
OConner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smallridge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OConner finds it's way round the side to connect with Smallridge's head.
OConner misses with a hook. Smallridge ducked under it nicely.
OConner doesn't manage to clinch there - Smallridge circles away.
Smallridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smallridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smallridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OConner tries to clinch up.

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.
OConner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OConner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smallridge tries to clinch up but OConner circles away and keeps his distance.
Smallridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OConner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smallridge lands with a kick to the temple. OConner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from OConner misses.
Smallridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OConner!
Smallridge throws a sloppy head kick and OConner moves out of range easily.
Smallridge tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smallridge. That's going to slow OConner down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OConner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smallridge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConner manages to avoid it.
OConner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OConner throws a series of punches but Smallridge moves out of range.
Smallridge tries to close the distance and clinch but OConner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Smallridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter OConner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

OConner lands a jab-cross combination.
OConner throws a right and a left that Smallridge avoids nicely.
Smallridge feints and then cracks OConner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OConner down.
OConner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smallridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smallridge closes the distance looking to clinch

and OConner counters with a single leg into guard. Smallridge didn't expect that.
Smallridge wants to stand up but OConner is controlling him.
OConner throws and elbow that misses. Smallridge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OConner's guard. Nice move by Smallridge!

OConner pushes Smallridge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
OConner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConner throws a lazy head kick
and Smallridge counters with a body kick that stops OConner in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smallridge throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smallridge feints and then cracks OConner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OConner down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smallridge.
Smallridge tries to clinch up.
Smallridge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OConner.
Smallridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OConner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OConner lands with an overhand left.
Smallridge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
OConner thuds his right hand into Smallridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smallridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but OConner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OConner throws a sloppy head kick and Smallridge moves out of range easily.
OConner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smallridge tries to clinch
and OConner counters with a left to the body.
OConner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tim Smallridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OConner shoots in for a takedown but Smallridge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smallridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OConner's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OConner moves away from the strike by Smallridge.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smallridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OConner tries to move into range but Smallridge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smallridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smallridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smallridge tries to clinch up but OConner circles away and keeps his distance.
OConner misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from OConner.
Smallridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Smallridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConner circles away from the clinch attempt.
OConner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smallridge throws out a loose jab but OConner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from OConner.
OConner throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smallridge lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from OConner both land. Nice combination.
OConner swats away the attempt to clinch by Smallridge.
Peter OConner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OConner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smallridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConner scores with a three punch combo!
OConner tries to clinch up.
OConner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smallridge manages to avoid it.
OConner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smallridge.
OConner misses with a leg kick
and Smallridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OConner tries to clinch there but Smallridge circles away.
A head kick from Smallridge lands but OConner takes it in his stride.
Smallridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smallridge doesn't manage to clinch there - OConner circles away.

Smallridge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
OConner wants to get up but he can't break Smallridge's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConner prevents Smallridge from getting back to his feet.

OConner stands and steps away. Smallridge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smallridge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smallridge drops his hands momentarily and OConner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OConner thuds his right hand into Smallridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smallridge slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Smallridge misses its intended target.
Smallridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OConner.
OConner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OConner swats away the attempt to clinch by Smallridge.
Smallridge throws a body kick that misses.
OConner swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter OConner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter OConner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smallridge darts in trying to clinch

and OConner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Smallridge wriggles free and stands up.

Smallridge closes the distance and pushes OConner back into the cage.
Smallridge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on OConner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smallridge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OConner looking for a takedown.
Smallridge can't break the clinch.
Smallridge is trying to break the clinch but OConner has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from OConner.
OConner tries to break free but Smallridge pushes him back against the cage.

Smallridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OConner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OConner misses with a leg kick
and Smallridge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
OConner throws a right hand that Smallridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Smallridge also avoids with ease.
OConner tries to clinch up.

OConner moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smallridge pulls OConner into guard.
OConner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConner wants to stand but Smallridge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
OConner throwing strikes but missing.
Smallridge has a closed guard, preventing OConner from standing up.
Smallridge wants to stand but OConner is controlling the position.
OConner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OConner stands up over Smallridge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smallridge wants to get back to his feet but OConner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

OConner stands up and waves to Smallridge to follow him.
Smallridge is looking to land body kicks.

OConner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than OConner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
OConner content just to control the position here.
Smallridge is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smallridge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
OConner lands with some strikes.
Smallridge really wants to buck OConner off and get back to his feet.
OConner unloading with bombs!
OConner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
OConner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smallridge's face.
OConner cracks Smallridge with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
OConner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Peter OConner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OConner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Smallridge really doesn't like being in this position too much.
OConner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Smallridge really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smallridge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smallridge takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
OConner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
OConner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
OConner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
OConner scoring with strikes but Smallridge is staying in there.
You get the feeling that Smallridge really doesn't like being in this position too much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter OConner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OConner 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter OConner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Hendren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron France will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hendren
vs
France

191 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

▲Steel Penn Fight Gear - As Low As $4

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Hendren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron France!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France lands with a straight right. Hendren didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Steven Hendren has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendren. France does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but France swivels and escapes.
France lands a two punch combo.
Hendren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Hendren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendren tries to clinch but France moves out of range.
France scores with a nice body kick.
Hendren is breathing heavily.
France throws a leg kick which misses Hendren's front leg but catches the back leg as Hendren tries to avoid it.
France throws a shot to the body.

France drops Hendren with a beautiful combination! Hendren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - France is looking for the KO!
France connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hendren to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by France!

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

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karlos Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Burn My Shadow. On his way into the cage it seems that Karlos Thorn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Karlos Thorn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Thorn
vs
Persson

196 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karlos Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Persson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thorn has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson slaps away a takedown attempt from Thorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Persson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Persson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Persson.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Andre Persson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persson dips to his left and cracks Thorn with an uppercut!
Thorn walks into a jab.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson throws a series of strikes that have Thorn backpedaling.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson throws a head kick that misses.
Persson throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn throws a combination that misses
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
and Persson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a head kick. That will keep Thorn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a head kick. That will keep Thorn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Persson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Persson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorn's head backwards.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
and Persson counters with a big head kick but Thorn shrugs it off.
Persson lands a nice shot to the body.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Persson counters with a left to the body.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a one-two to the body.
Persson scores with a head kick.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Persson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Persson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Persson.
Karlos Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Persson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Persson throws a head kick that misses.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlos Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorn thinking.
Persson throws a head kick that misses.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
letting Persson counter with a right hand.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
and Persson counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn fails with the takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combo that has Thorn backing up. Thorn nods at Persson to acknowledge the strikes.
Persson throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn tries to bum rush Persson with a series of wild strikes but Persson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Persson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
letting Persson counter with a right hand.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

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.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Persson looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Persson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a three punch combo that has Thorn backing up. Thorn nods at Persson to acknowledge the strikes.
Persson throws a combination. Thorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a left and a right that stings Thorn.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Persson throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thorn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thorn fails with the takedown
and Persson counters with a three punch combo that has Thorn backing up. Thorn nods at Persson to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Persson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
Persson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Persson misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persson misses with a head kick.
Persson lands with a cross.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn tries for a takedown but Persson circles away easily
enabling Persson to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlos Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a nice body shot.
Andre Persson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thorn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Persson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thorn backs up against the cage.
Thorn fails with the takedown
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Persson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a stiff right hand.

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.
Persson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorn with a poor takedown
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.
Thorn fails with the takedown
and Persson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a head kick. That will keep Thorn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persson throws a sloppy head kick and Thorn moves out of range easily.
Thorn misses with a takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Persson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Persson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Persson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a two punch combo.
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Persson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorn can pounce on him.
Thorn avoids the head kick by Persson.
A head kick misses from Persson.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Persson.

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.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thorn has his takedown stuffed
and Persson counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Persson counters with a big head kick but Thorn shrugs it off.
Thorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Persson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persson counters with a series of strikes. Thorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Persson counters with a straight right hand.
Persson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorn shoots and misses
and Persson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Persson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlos Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Persson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persson slips a straight right by Thorn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Persson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Persson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McKormac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bob sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bob sapp will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McKormac
vs
sapp

150 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ka-POW Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh McKormac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bob sapp!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McKormac changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. sapp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McKormac sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but sapp is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
sapp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McKormac off and has taken his back!

sapp has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McKormac! Can he survive? No! He's out! sapp gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). bob sapp!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Sousa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ricardo
vs
Sousa

195 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Sousa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sousa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ricardo is in trouble now - Sousa has advanced to mount!
Ricardo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ricardo regains half guard.
Ricardo tries to get to full guard but Sousa has control of the leg.
Sousa wants to pass to mount but Ricardo is defending the position.

Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.

Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sousa scores with a couple of nice shots.

Ricardo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sousa.
Ricardo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa is looking to take a break and control but Ricardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sousa pulls his head out easily.
Sousa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Sousa is looking for a kimura here.

Ricardo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sousa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sousa!
Ricardo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

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

Sousa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ricardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricardo dodges the ground and pound from Sousa.
Ricardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sousa working the head and body with strikes.
Sousa lands some shots froms side control.
Ricardo is looking to reverse the position.
Ricardo is breathing heavily.

Sousa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ricardo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ricardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sousa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ricardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ricardo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sousa connects with a decent elbow.
Sousa trying to control the action but Ricardo is working from the bottom.

Sousa tries for a kimura but Ricardo is defending well.
Ricardo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sousa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ricardo sees it coming and defends easily.
Ricardo is trying to get back to full guard.

Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.

Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
Sousa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricardo keeps working.

Sousa is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ricardo shoots and misses

and Sousa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ricardo!
Sousa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ricardo hang on?
Sousa controlling the position easily from mount.
Ricardo is looking to get to half guard.
Damien Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sousa raining down shots from the mount!
Ricardo can't escape the position.

Sousa looking to secure an arm triangle but Ricardo defends it well.
Sousa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sousa has control of Ricardo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ricardo regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo is squirming around, avoiding Sousa's attempts to control the action.
Ricardo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sousa trying to control the action but Ricardo is working from the bottom.

Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.

Ricardo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sousa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sousa!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo is trying to improve his position.
Sousa advances nicely into full mount.
Ricardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sousa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ricardo is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sousa has isolated one of Ricardo's arms. Ricardo looking to fight him off but Sousa twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Sousa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cj Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Bibiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bower
vs
Bibiano

168 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cj Bower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Bibiano!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Bibiano catches Bower right on the button with a cross.
Bower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Bibiano.
Bibiano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bower fails with the takedown.
Bibiano digs a good hook to Bower's body.
Bibiano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bower. Bower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bibiano punishes Bower's body with a nice straight punch.
Bibiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bibiano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheers as Bibiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bower doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bibiano scores with a jab to the body.
Bibiano lands with an overhand left.
Bower shoots in for a takedown but Bibiano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bower dives in and grabs Bibiano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bibiano pushes down on Bower's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Bower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bibiano thuds his right hand into Bower's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bibiano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bibiano dips to his left and cracks Bower with an uppercut!
Bower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bower is breathing heavily.
Bower drops his hands momentarily and Bibiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bibiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bibiano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibiano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Bower is rocked!
Bibiano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Bower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bower throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bibiano's waist but Bibiano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bower off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Bibiano! Bower is backing up but he can't get away as Bibiano lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Bower and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luca Bibiano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Forest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Forest
vs
Jackson

185 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Forest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Forest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Forest misses with a double jab.
Forest takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Forest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forest paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson throws a body punch but Forest moves out of range.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimmy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson scores with a jab. Forest acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Forest connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Forest misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Forest in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a double jab

and Forest moves into the clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Forest shakes it off.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Forest walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Forest momentarily.
Forest misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Forest scores with a three punch combo!
Forest takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Forest's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Forest takes the fight into the clinch.
Forest is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Forest just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Forest takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Forest.
A punch lands to the side of Forest 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forest swinging wildly here.
Jackson works Forest's body with a nice hook.
Forest is breathing heavily.
Forest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a jab when Forest was well out of range.

Forest has managed to clinch.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Forest counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Forest throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jab from Forest.
Forest avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forest scores with a three punch combo!
Forest misses with a two punch combination.
Forest is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Forest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Forest avoids it.
Forest throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Forest is rocked!
Forest moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Oh Forest is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson feints a jab and as Forest dips his head, Jackson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Forest right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Forest falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Jackson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Jackson!