HFC 39 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lodewijk Platje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Polyanskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polyanskiy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oxxxymiron - Signs of life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Platje
vs
Polyanskiy

166 cm
26
141 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

169 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

King of Clothes

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lodewijk Platje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Polyanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Platje. No joy for Polyanskiy on that attempt.
Platje wants to clinch.
Polyanskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Polyanskiy misses with a straight left.
Polyanskiy misses the jab.
Platje is looking to counter the offense by Polyanskiy and move into the clinch.
Polyanskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polyanskiy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Platje holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Platje lands a nice elbow.
Platje throws an elbow but it misses.
Platje throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Polyanskiy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Platje lands an elbow that stopped Polyanskiy in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Alex Polyanskiy has been cut.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Platje.
Platje lands a nice elbow.
Platje lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Platje lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polyanskiy blocks an elbow strike from Platje.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polyanskiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Polyanskiy wants to stall.
Platje pushes off an throws an elbow but Polyanskiy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Polyanskiy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Platje.
Platje throws an elbow but it misses.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Platje.
Platje misses with an elbow strike.
Polyanskiy blocks the elbow strike.
Polyanskiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Polyanskiy pulls Platje into guard.

Polyanskiy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Platje is defending well. Polyanskiy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Platje has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Polyanskiy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Ruttenum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruttenum comes to the cage accompanied by Skeme - Millions. Jimmy Logan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ruttenum
vs
Logan

183 cm
24
183 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Ruttenum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Logan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttenum counters with a three punch combo that has Logan backing up. Logan nods at Ruttenum to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruttenum drops his hands momentarily and Logan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruttenum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
A combination from Ruttenum does no damage.
Logan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruttenum defends well and Logan ends up having to push Ruttenum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Logan, as that shot connected.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttenum manages to avoid it.
Ruttenum tries to clinch up.
Ruttenum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruttenum digs a good body shot into Logan's ribs.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Logan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jimmy Logan has been cut.
Logan connects with a crisp jab.
Logan shoots and misses
and Ruttenum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jimmy Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Logan does it's job there.
Logan 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.
Ruttenum cracks Logan with an open hand slap.

Ruttenum has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ruttenum breaks the clinch.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Logan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruttenum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruttenum tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruttenum moves away from the strike by Logan.
Ruttenum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cody Ruttenum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Logan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Ruttenum misses with a wild combination.
Logan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruttenum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Logan thinking.
Ruttenum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Logan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruttenum wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Logan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Logan with a nice cross.
Logan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruttenum counters with a series of strikes. Logan will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Logan crashing down! Logan tries to stagger back to his feet but Ruttenum just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Logan asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Ruttenum!
Cody Ruttenum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Aticqouche
vs
Stobbart

199 cm
19
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hehaka Aticqouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stobbart!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aticqouche connects with a jab.

It looks like George Stobbart has been cut.
Stobbart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Aticqouche gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stobbart to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aticqouche avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aticqouche will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stobbart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stobbart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stobbart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stobbart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aticqouche works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Stobbart drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Stobbart as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Aticqouche screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Stobbart! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). George Stobbart!
George Stobbart made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vovchanchyn
vs
Jensen

172 cm
26
269 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Lion Fightwear

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen misses the shot to the body.
Jensen scores with a nice strike.
Jensen misses with a looping right.
Vovchanchyn needs to keep his hands up - Jensen had a free shot at his head there.
Jensen staying out of range there.
Jensen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jensen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jensen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vovchanchyn connects with a jab.
Jensen tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jensen.
Jensen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Carl Jensen has been cut.
Jensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Vovchanchyn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jensen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vovchanchyn finds it's way round the side to connect with Jensen's head.

Vovchanchyn lands a big right hand that sends Jensen crashing to the mat! Vovchanchyn stays standing though and waves Jensen back to his feet!

Jensen is rocked!
Jensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vovchanchyn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jensen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jensen clinches with his opponent.
Jensen scores with a hook to the body.
Jensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Jensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jensen throws a hook but Vovchanchyn avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Jensen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn moves forwards but Jensen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vovchanchyn throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jensen moves in looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn pushes him off.
Jensen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
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!
Jensen wants to clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice cross by Vovchanchyn.
Jensen is looking to clinch.
Jensen moves in looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn pushes him off.
Jensen thuds his right hand into Vovchanchyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Jensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jensen cracks Vovchanchyn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jensen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jensen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Vovchanchyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jensen.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Jensen moved out of range nicely.
Jensen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jensen on the side of the head.
Jensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Vovchanchyn cracks Jensen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jensen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vovchanchyn finish him?
Jensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Vovchanchyn finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jensen seems to have recovered his senses.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
A swing and a miss from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Jensen hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Igor Vovchanchyn!
Igor Vovchanchyn 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
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Faup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Faup is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Belcher
vs
Faup

190 cm
20
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

201 cm
26
278 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Sydney Fight Gear

Versus

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Faup!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Belcher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faup tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belcher is in Faup's guard.
Belcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faup looking to control.

Faup is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belcher defends well.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Faup is keeping the position.
Belcher advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belcher's back!
Belcher tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Faup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belcher is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher tries to hold on but Faup postures up.
Belcher is working to get back to half guard.
Faup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belcher tries to hold on but Faup postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belcher holds on for dear life, controlling Faup's posture momentarily.
Belcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faup wants to control the pace but Belcher is squirming around nicely.
Belcher regains half guard.
Faup trying to mount his opponent but Belcher defends it.
Belcher gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Faup controlling from the top position.
Belcher is controlling Faup's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Belcher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belcher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faup drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belcher defends it well.
Faup lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faup.
Faup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belcher somewhat.
Belcher avoids the head kick by Faup.
Faup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faup fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Belcher tries to keep at a distance but Faup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belcher tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Faup dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Belcher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Faup was covering up waiting for the punch and Belcher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belcher trying to control but Faup is working from the bottom.
Faup wants to stand up but Belcher is controlling him.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Faup is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Faup blocks nicely.
Belcher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Faup blocks nicely.
Faup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Peter Faup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faup lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faup misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Faup. No joy for Belcher on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Faup. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown. Faup tries to sprawl out of it but Belcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faup manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher moves out of range of the body kick from Faup.
Faup tries to bum rush Belcher with a series of wild strikes but Belcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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

Belcher is working for a kimura but Faup is defending it quite comfortably.
Faup is looking to escape.
Gregory Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Belcher maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Faup could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Belcher has cracked it and Faup is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Belcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Belcher!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Belcher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ward
vs
Johnson

184 cm
27
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Ward.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.
Nice body kick there by Ward.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.
As Johnson tries to get set, Ward tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Ward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ward lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Ward takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Johnson is rocked!
Ward fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Johnson square on the jaw! Damn, Johnson 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 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micky Ward!
A victorious Micky Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Ibanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ibanez
vs
Conlon

173 cm
20
168 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
162 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Sydney Fight Gear

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Ibanez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Conlon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ibanez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Conlon quickly recovers to half guard.
Ibanez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibanez blocks the strikes from Conlon.
Ibanez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibanez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibanez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conlon!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibanez controlling from the full mount.
Conlon is trying desperately to improve position.
Ibanez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ibanez content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibanez controlling his opponent.
Ibanez prevents Conlon from getting the reversal.
Ibanez controlling the pace for now.
Ibanez avoids the attempt from Conlon to control.
Ibanez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ibanez controlling from the full mount.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez moves to the back.

Ibanez looking to break Conlon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Conlon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ibanez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ibanez is looking to control Conlon but Conlon is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Conlon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ibanez gets his way!
Conlon can't escape the position.

Ibanez is looking for the choke from the back position but Conlon is controlling his hands well.
Ibanez has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlon wants to escape the position.
Conlon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Conlon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ibanez.

Ibanez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Conlon wants to control his opponent's hands but Ibanez gets his hands free.
Conlon tries to roll but Ibanez sticks to his back.

Ibanez looking for the RNC.
Ibanez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Conlon hold on?
Ibanez controlling the position well here. Conlon rolled but Ibanez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanez not allowing Conlon to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ibanez controlling the positon.
Conlon trying to control the action but Ibanez just sinks the hooks in.
Conlon is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ibanez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibanez keeps control of the position easily here as Conlon tries to buck him off.

Ibanez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Conlon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Ibanez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ibanez scores with a takedown into Conlon's guard.
Conlon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibanez controls the pace.
Ibanez trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom.

Conlon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ibanez is defending well. Conlon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ibanez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Conlon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendan Conlon!
An out of breath Brendan Conlon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Renato Ibanez spoke after the fight, saying 'The only reason I cut so easily is because of my eczema and excessive use of steroid creams thinning my skin'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

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

Clinton
vs
Pickerage

186 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

King of Clothes

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Taylor Pickerage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clinton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pickerage, pushing him back against the cage.
Pickerage tries a body shot but Clinton blocks it.
Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerage's defenses.

It looks like Taylor Pickerage has been cut.
The referee calls for Clinton to work.
Clinton blocking some punches.

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

Pickerage drives through and clinches with Clinton against the cage.
Pickerage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Pickerage shrugs off.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerage dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Pickerage takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pickerage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton is struggling to control the position.
Pickerage tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clinton lands with a left to the head.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pickerage struggles to land a body shot inside as Clinton controls his hands.

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

Clinton moves into range and clinches up with Pickerage.
Pickerage misses with the head strike.
Pickerage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pickerage misses with the head strike.
Pickerage avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pickerage misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is stalling here.
Pickerage can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pickerage working aggressively here.
Pickerage struggles to land a body shot inside as Clinton controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pickerage.
Pickerage avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clinton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerage lands a right hand.

Clinton breaks the clinch.
Pickerage lands with a nice body punch.

Clinton rushes Pickerage and presses him up against the cage.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Pickerage 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickerage tries a body shot but Clinton blocks it.
Pickerage gets through Clinton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pickerage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clinton blocks an uppercut.
Clinton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Pickerage in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clinton.
Clinton tries to land knees in the clinch but Pickerage avoids the damage to the body.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Pickerage in his tracks for a moment.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Taylor Pickerage's cut even more.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Pickerage.
Pickerage misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton misses with an elbow over the top.
Clinton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Pickerage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pickerage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Pickerage shrugs off.
Clinton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pickerage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pickerage.
Clinton lands an uppercut.
Clinton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pickerage working aggressively here.
Pickerage avoids the elbow strike from Clinton, against the cage.
Pickerage misses with a punch to the body.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clinton blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Clinton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Pickerage's cut.
That's time! Clinton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pickerage throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Pickerage misses its intended target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pickerage takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Pickerage.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pickerage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
Pickerage dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickerage dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Clinton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pickerage being controlled against the cage.
Clinton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickerage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
Pickerage digs a right hand underneath Clinton's ribcage. Clinton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Pickerage blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerage's defenses.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerage's defenses.

The cut above Taylor Pickerage's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pickerage misses with some punches.
Martin Clinton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clinton effectively controlling the action here.
Clinton stalling.
Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickerage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickerage tries to throw a body punch but Clinton avoids it by throwing Pickerage back against the cage.
Pickerage blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clinton throws an elbow but misses.
Pickerage tries a body shot but Clinton blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clinton.
Pickerage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pickerage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pickerage tries a body shot but Clinton blocks it.
Clinton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickerage can do to turn this around?

Clinton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pickerage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

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

Clinton is rocked!

Pickerage darts in and clinches Clinton up against the cage.
Oh Clinton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pickerage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clinton seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
Nice elbow from Clinton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clinton.
Clinton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerage's defenses.
Clinton is struggling to control the position.
Pickerage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
Clinton throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clinton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pickerage's brow.
Clinton lands an elbow inside.

Taylor Pickerage's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pickerage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pickerage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
Clinton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pickerage lands a body shot.
Clinton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pickerage throws a punch but it's blocked by Clinton.
A head punch on the inside from Pickerage fails to land.
Pickerage tries to throw a body punch but Clinton avoids it by throwing Pickerage back against the cage.
Clinton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Clinton breaks from the clinch.

Pickerage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clinton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Martin Clinton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taylor Pickerage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pickerage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow that stopped Pickerage in his tracks for a moment.
Pickerage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Clinton.
Pickerage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pickerage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Pickerage shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Pickerage takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pickerage takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pickerage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickerage dodges an elbow strike from Clinton.
Nice elbow from Clinton.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taylor Pickerage's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martin Clinton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Mccarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajax Athanas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Mccarthy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mccarthy
vs
Athanas

190 cm
26
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

210 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent

Fatty's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Mccarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ajax Athanas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athanas lands a nice shot that snaps Mccarthy's head back.
Athanas scores with a hook to the body. Mccarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mccarthy walks into a left hand.
Mccarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Athanas lands an overhand right.

It looks like Josh Mccarthy has been cut.
Josh Mccarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Athanas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mccarthy scrambles back to his feet.
Mccarthy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Athanas counters with a stiff right hand.
Athanas lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Athanas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mccarthy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Athanas wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ajax Athanas!
Ajax Athanas is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ajax Athanas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.