SSC 26 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crimson Rayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choi Senna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crimson Rayne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rayne
vs
Senna

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Knockout Fight Gear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crimson Rayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Senna!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senna's corner calls for a 1-2. Senna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Senna wants to clinch.
Senna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Rayne.
Senna wants to clinch up but Rayne keeps it at a distance.
Senna is looking to land body kicks.
Rayne misses with a head kick.
Rayne misses with an uppercut.
Senna tries to clinch but Rayne is having none of it.
Senna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Senna, as that shot connected.
Rayne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Choi Senna has been cut.
Senna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Senna pushes Rayne up against the cage in a clinch.

Rayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Senna doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayne circles away.
Senna lands a two punch combo.
Senna scores with a sloppy right hand. Rayne should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rayne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senna fails to land with a series of punches.
Rayne throws a head kick that misses.
Senna cracks Rayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Senna connects with a single shot there.
Rayne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Senna.
Senna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Senna has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Senna misses with a body kick.
Senna misses with a body shot.
Rayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Senna tries to clinch up but Rayne circles away and keeps his distance.

Senna has taken the fight to the clinch.

Rayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rayne takes a swing at Senna's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Rayne blocks the low kick.
Rayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Senna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rayne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Senna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rayne backs up against the cage.

It looks like Crimson Rayne has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Rayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Senna.
The fighters circle momentarily. Senna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rayne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Senna moves in looking to clinch but Rayne pushes him off.
Senna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Senna lands a head shot.
Senna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Senna misses with a head kick.
Senna doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayne circles away.
Senna tries to clinch up but Rayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Senna wants to clinch.
Senna is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rayne looks to land a combination but Senna avoids it well.
Senna tries to bum rush Rayne with a series of wild strikes but Rayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senna wants to clinch up but Rayne keeps it at a distance.

Senna instigates a clinch.
Rayne has Senna pressed against the cage, preventing Senna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Senna cracks Rayne with a good jab.
Senna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rayne moves away.
Rayne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Senna scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Senna looks gassed!
Senna is looking to clinch.
Rayne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Senna.
Rayne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Senna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Senna moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Senna's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Rayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rayne ducks right into an uppercut from Senna.
Rayne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rayne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Senna tries to close the distance and clinch but Rayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senna blocks a head kick by Rayne.
Rayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Senna.
Senna lands a right hook to the body.
Rayne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Senna takes a step back to recover.
Senna wants to clinch.
Rayne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Choi Senna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senna tries to bum rush Rayne with a series of wild strikes but Rayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rayne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Senna throws a body kick that misses.
Senna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Senna throws a solid leg kick but Rayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Senna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choi Senna dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Rayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Senna connects with the punch.
Senna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Senna.
Senna blocks a head kick by Rayne.
Rayne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choi Senna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Senna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Senna does no damage.
Rayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Senna lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Senna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Senna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Senna is looking to clinch but Rayne is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Rayne misses.
Senna connects with the punch.
Rayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Senna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senna lands a two punch combo.
Senna looks to land a combination. Rayne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Senna with a hook.
Good leg kick by Rayne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Senna, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Senna.
Senna misses with a head kick.
Senna tries to clinch there but Rayne circles away.
Senna tries to clinch up but Rayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Senna misses with a series of wild punches.
Senna tries to clinch up.
Senna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rayne's head.
Senna cracks Rayne with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Senna - just one landing.
Rayne misses with a low kick.
Rayne has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Senna with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayne lands with a slapping head kick.
Senna wants to clinch up but Rayne keeps it at a distance.
Senna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Rayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rayne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Senna throws a sloppy head kick and Rayne moves out of range easily.
Crimson Rayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rayne throws a nice head kick!
Rayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Senna tries to clinch up.
Rayne misses with a body kick.
Senna tries to bum rush Rayne with a series of wild strikes but Rayne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Senna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rayne blocks the leg kick.
Senna walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rayne.
Senna misses with a series of wild punches.
Rayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Senna blocks a head kick by Rayne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Senna scores with a jab to the body.
Senna throws a sloppy head kick and Rayne moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Senna scores with a four punch combination!
Rayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Senna throws a one two combo.
Rayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Senna circles away quickly and effectively.
Senna scores with a jab to the body.
Senna throws a sloppy head kick and Rayne moves out of range easily.
Rayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Senna scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rayne - that will leave a mark!
Senna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Senna works over Rayne's head and body with a nice combination.
Senna throws a sloppy head kick
and Rayne counters with a series of strikes. Senna will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senna takes a swing at Rayne's ribcage but misses.
Senna is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Senna misses with a head kick.
Senna lands with a good body shot.
Senna darts in trying to clinch
and Rayne counters with a nice body kick.
Rayne throws a right hand that Senna ducks under and follows up with a left that Senna also avoids with ease.
Senna throws a combination that misses
and Rayne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Senna jabs at Rayne's body.
Rayne lands a slapping body shot.
Senna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Senna throws a series of strikes that have Rayne backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Senna is looking to clinch but Rayne is avoiding it.
Rayne throws a body kick that misses.
Senna misses with a series of wild punches.
Senna wants to clinch up but Rayne keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choi Senna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Senna scores with a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Rayne.
Senna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rayne blocks a head kick by Senna.
Rayne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Senna's calf.
Rayne scores with a kick to the body.
Rayne throws a series of punches but Senna moves out of range.
Rayne misses with a head kick.
Rayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Senna works over Rayne's head and body with a nice combination.
Rayne throws a head kick that misses.
Rayne misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to de liver by Senna. Beautiful body shot.
Senna clobbers Rayne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Senna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rayne keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Senna cracks a nice hook into Rayne's ribs.
Senna scores with a shot to the body.
Senna moves out of range as Rayne throws a body kick.
Senna tries to clinch but Rayne is having none of it.
Senna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rayne has time to react.
Senna throws a series of punches but Rayne avoids them all with ease.
Rayne circles away from the clinch attempt.

Senna darts in and clinches Rayne up against the cage.

Rayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rayne throws a series of punches but Senna avoids them all with ease.
Senna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Senna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Senna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Senna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rayne.
Senna misses with the combination.
Senna avoids the head kick by Rayne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Senna doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayne circles away.
Rayne avoids the head kick by Senna.
Rayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Senna throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rayne. That's going to slow Senna down.
Rayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Senna.
Nice uppercut lands for Senna. That snapped Rayne's head back.
Senna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rayne misses with a wild combination.
Senna scores with a jab. Rayne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Rayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rayne avoids the head kick by Senna.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Senna.
Senna lands a nice looking body shot.
Senna wants to clinch up but Rayne keeps it at a distance.
Senna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rayne.
Senna avoids a kick to the body.
Rayne misses with a wild combination.

Senna clinches.
Senna tries to break the clinch but Rayne is controlling the position.
Senna is trying to break the clinch but Rayne has him pressed against the cage.
Rayne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Senna's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Senna.
Senna tries to circle away but Rayne has him pinned against the cage.

Rayne manages to break the clinch.
Rayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Senna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rayne tries to land a front kick but Senna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Choi Senna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Rayne walks into a jab.
Rayne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rayne misses with a double jab

and Senna counters by clinching up.
Senna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Senna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crimson Rayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Senna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Senna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Rayne breaks from the clinch.
Rayne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Senna.
Senna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Senna darts in trying to clinch
and Rayne counters with a good, hard body kick but Senna shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senna tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rayne counters with a left and a right that stings Senna.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Choi Senna.
Well Senna 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choi Senna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kuba Majewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Creagh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creagh has chosen Coma White - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. 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.

Majewski
vs
Creagh

162 cm
18
141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuba Majewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Marc Creagh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creagh looks to land a combination but Majewski avoids it well.
Creagh misses with a wild combination.
Majewski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Majewski lands a head kick. Creagh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Majewski lands a head kick. Creagh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Creagh misses with the combination.
Marc Creagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Creagh misses with a two punch combination.
Creagh tries to bum rush Majewski with a series of wild strikes but Majewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creagh looks gassed!
Majewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Creagh but Creagh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Creagh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Majewski - the referee stops the clock and Creagh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Majewski. Creagh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Majewski dives in and grabs Creagh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Creagh pushes down on Majewski's head and hops out.
Creagh misses with a series of wild punches.
Majewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creagh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majewski shoots in looking for a takedown. Creagh tries to sprawl out of it but Majewski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Creagh 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 Kuba Majewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Majewski slips a jab and a cross from Creagh.
Creagh takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Majewski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majewski passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Majewski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Majewski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Creagh is refusing to be controlled, as Majewski sits in half guard.

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.

Majewski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Creagh.

Majewski has an Americana. Creagh didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Majewski is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Majewski hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kuba Majewski!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Montain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrij Degatriov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Degatriov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go Slow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Montain
vs
Degatriov

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

215 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Montain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrij Degatriov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montain doesn't manage to clinch there - Degatriov circles away.
Montain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Degatriov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Montain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montain.

It looks like Andrij Degatriov has been cut.
Montain tries to clinch but Degatriov is having none of it.
Degatriov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Montain drives through and clinches with Degatriov against the cage.
Montain swings wildly with an uppercut but Degatriov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Degatriov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montain throws a head punch that misses.
Montain lands with a light punch inside.
Montain lands with a left to the head.
Montain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Degatriovs head.
Montain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Degatriov has Montain pressed against the cage, preventing Montain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Degatriov keeps control of Montain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montain throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Montain.
Montain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Degatriov backwards.
Degatriov letting Montain take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montain working aggressively here.
Montain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Degatriov's elbow.
Montain tries to work over Degatriov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Degatriov keeps control of Montain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Montain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Degatriov has him pressed against the cage.
Montain stops a takedown attempt from Degatriov.
Montain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Degatriov can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Degatriov as Montain tries to tie him up.
Degatriov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montain is trying to break free.
Montain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montain lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montain lands with a light punch inside.
Montain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Degatriov has him pressed against the cage.
Degatriov blocks an uppercut.
Degatriov is working for takedown but Montain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gregor Montain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrij Degatriov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Degatriov.
Montain swings wildly with an uppercut but Degatriov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montain is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Montain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montain is trying to stall.
A short right from Montain on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Montain.
A shot in the inside from Montain.
Montain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Montain.
Montain tries to circle away but Degatriov has him pinned against the cage.
Montain tries to work over Degatriov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Montain.
Montain wants to break free but Degatriov has control.
Montain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

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.
Montain lands an uppercut.
Montain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montain wants to break free but Degatriov has control.
Montain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Montain.
Montain leaning against his opponent.
Montain lands a nice uppercut.
Montain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Degatriov is keeping busy.
Montain tries to break free but Degatriov pushes him back against the cage.
Montain wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Montain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrij Degatriov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Montain takes the fight into the clinch.
Montain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Degatriov has him pressed against the cage.
Montain is looking to break free of the clinch but Degatriov has double underhooks.
Montain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Degatriov keeps control of Montain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montain working hard to break the clinch.
Montain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montain is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Montain.
Montain wants to get back to striking at distance but Degatriov won't allow it.
Montain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Degatriov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Degatriov is breathing heavily.
Montain has had enough of the clinch but Degatriov keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Montain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Degatriov letting Montain take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Montain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montain leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Montain.
Montain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Montain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montain works on Degatriov's body with a couple of short punches.
Montain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Degatriovs head.
A frustrated look appears on Montain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Montain is looking to break free of the clinch but Degatriov has double underhooks.
Degatriov wants a takedown.
Montain is struggling to control the position.
Montain throws a head punch that misses.
Montain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montain lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montain lands with a right to the head.
Montain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Montain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Montain.
Montain cracks Degatriov with a nice body shot.
Degatriov blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Degatriov keeps control of Montain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montain can't break the clinch.
Montain can't break the clinch.
Montain tries to break the clinch but Degatriov is controlling the position.
Montain is looking to break free of the clinch but Degatriov has double underhooks.
Montain throws a head punch that misses.
Montain misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montain digs a right hand into Degatriov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Degatriov's gas tank.
Montain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Montain lands a shot to the body.
Montain misses with some punches.
Montain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Degatriov has him pressed against the cage.
Montain misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montain.
Montain working hard to break the clinch.
Montain misses with a punch on the inside.
Montain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Degatriov has him pressed against the cage.
Montain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montain wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Montain - that landed with a thud.
Montain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montain scores with a hook to the body.
Montain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montain lands a shot to the body.
Degatriov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montain pushes Degatriov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Degatriov fails to pull guard.
Montain lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Montain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montain working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montain lands a nice shot to the body.
Montain lands a right hand.
Montain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Degatriov backwards.
Montain wants to break free but Degatriov has control.
Montain has Degatriov pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Montain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrij Degatriov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Montain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Montain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Degatriov.
Montain digs a right hand into Degatriov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Degatriov's gas tank.
Montain pushes Degatriov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montain digs a right hand underneath Degatriov's ribcage. Degatriov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Montain scores with a shoulder strike.
Montain pushes Degatriov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montain tries to throw a body punch but Degatriov avoids it by throwing Montain back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Montain.
Degatriov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Degatriov backwards.
Degatriov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montain just leaning against Degatriov, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montain.
Montain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Degatriovs head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montain lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Montain scores with a shoulder strike.
Montain wants to break free but Degatriov has control.
A body shot lands from Montain.
Montain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montain misses with some punches.
Montain is trying to break the clinch but Degatriov is controlling him.
Montain stalling in the clinch but Degatriov improves position.
Montain lands a shot to the body.
Montain cracks Degatriov with a nice body shot.
Montain misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montain scores with a shoulder strike.
Montain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montain scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montain.
Montain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Degatriov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montain throws a punch but it's blocked by Degatriov.
Montain pushes Degatriov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Degatriov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Montain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Montain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Degatriov backwards.
Montain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Degatriov backwards.
Montain digs a right hand underneath Degatriov's ribcage. Degatriov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Montain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Degatriov backwards.
Montain working hard to break the clinch.
Montain lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montain gets through Degatriov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Montain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Degatriov has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Montain.
Degatriov being controlled against the cage.
Montain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montain presses Degatriov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Montain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Degatriov up against the cage.
Montain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montain lands with a light punch inside.
Montain is trying to break the clinch but Degatriov has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montain tries to break the clinch but Degatriov is controlling the position.
Montain slowing the pace effectively.
Montain lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Montain.
Degatriov tries to score a body lock takedown but Montain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gregor Montain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrij Degatriov.
Montain can't break the clinch.
Montain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Montain - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Montain.
Montain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montain can't break the clinch.
Andrij Degatriov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montain scores with a shoulder strike.
Montain working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Montain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Degatriovs head.
Montain lands a nice uppercut.
Gregor Montain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montain.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Montain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Indragit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Indragit
vs
Hosking

175 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Indragit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Hosking!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Indragit misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Indragit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Indragit!
Indragit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Indragit.
Hosking looks to land a combination but Indragit avoids it well.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Indragit throws a right hand that Hosking ducks under and follows up with a left that Hosking also avoids with ease.
Hosking throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hosking throws a combination that misses
and Indragit counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hosking is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Indragit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Indragit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hosking crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Indragit - the referee stops the clock and Hosking gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Indragit. Hosking manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Indragit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hosking's head.
Hosking blocks a head kick by Indragit.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Indragit scores with a head kick.

Hosking is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hosking.
Indragit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Indragit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Hosking misses.

Hosking forces Indragit back against the cage and clinches.
Indragit can't break the clinch.
Indragit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hosking has him pressed against the cage.
Indragit has had enough of the clinch but Hosking keeps him there for the moment.

Hosking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nick Indragit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Indragit throws a right and a left that Hosking avoids nicely.
Hosking throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Indragit's waist but Indragit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hosking off to one side.
Indragit throws a nice looking combination but Hosking bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nick Indragit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hosking gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Hosking successfully pulls guard.
Indragit wanted to stand there but Hosking had control of the position.
Indragit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Indragit is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosking has Indragit pulled in close to control his posture.
Hosking trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Indragit sitting in guard here, content to control.

Hosking is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Indragit wants to control from the top but Hosking keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosking wants to sweep here but Indragit controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hosking bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Indragit's guard.
Indragit throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Hosking is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hosking trying to control but Indragit is working from the bottom.
Hosking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hosking trying to control but Indragit is working from the bottom.
Indragit wants to stand and escape but Hosking is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hosking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Indragit is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hosking is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Indragit.
Hosking shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Indragit as he avoids it easily.
Indragit tries a head kick but it misses.
Indragit misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hosking is defended easily by Indragit.
Nick Indragit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hosking.
Indragit throws a sloppy head kick and Hosking moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Indragit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hosking shoots in but Indragit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Indragit.
Hosking takes a kick to the side of the head.
Indragit misses with a double jab

and Hosking counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Indragit!
Indragit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Indragit is working hard here to advance position.
Hosking lands with some strikes.
Hosking avoids the attempt from Indragit to control.
Indragit tries to reverse the position but Hosking maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Indragit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Indragit is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hosking scoring with strikes but Indragit is staying in there.
Indragit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hosking is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Indragit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Indragit tries to hold on but Hosking postures up.
Hosking trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hosking lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Hosking has hold of Indragit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Indragit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Hosking is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indragit throws a nice looking combination but Hosking bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Indragit throws a right hand that Hosking ducks under and follows up with a left that Hosking also avoids with ease.
Indragit misses with a double jab

and Hosking counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hosking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hosking moves away from the strike by Indragit.
Indragit throws a lazy head kick
and Hosking counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hosking fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hosking looks to land a combination but Indragit avoids it well.
Hosking fails to land the takedown.
Hosking shoots for a double leg takedown but Indragit sprawls well. He's pushed Hosking's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nick Indragit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hosking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indragit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hosking throws a shot from downtown. Indragit moves away and avoids it.
Indragit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nick Indragit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hosking blocks a head kick by Indragit.
Hosking shoots and misses
and Indragit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hosking tries to clinch up.
Hosking looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Indragit is fending him off so far but Hosking persists. Nope, Indragit circles away and we're back to standing.
Hosking avoids the head kick by Indragit.
Indragit throws a head kick but Hosking moves out of range.
Indragit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hosking moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Indragit misses with a double jab.
Hosking fails to land with a series of punches.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hosking fails with a takedown attempt.
Hosking closes the distance and clinches up with Indragit, looking for a takedown. Hosking pushes Indragit against the cage but Indragit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nick Indragit is winning the standup battle so far.
Indragit throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Indragit.
Hosking shoots in for a takedown but Indragit shows good takedown defense.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Indragit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hosking.
Indragit tries a head kick but it misses.
Indragit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hosking scores with a takedown into Indragit's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Hosking showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Indragit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hosking fails with a takedown attempt.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses
and Hosking counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Indragit.
Hosking is looking to clinch.
Indragit tries a head kick but it misses.
Indragit is looking to land body kicks.
Hosking just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Indragit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Indragit misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Indragit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hosking gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Indragit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Indragit looks to land a body kick but Hosking moved away.

Hosking forces Indragit back against the cage and clinches.

Hosking decides to pull guard.
Hosking trying to keep a closed guard but Indragit is proving a slippery customer.
Hosking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hosking has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hosking working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indragit is looking to stand up but Hosking won't let him.
Indragit thows a big elbow that misses.
Indragit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hosking on the ground.
Hosking wants to get back to his feet but Indragit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Indragit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses.
Indragit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hosking shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Indragit's guard.
Hosking trying to control the position from guard on top but Indragit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Indragit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hosking distracts Indragit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hosking trying to stand up but can't free himself from Indragit's guard.
Hosking wants to control from the top but Indragit keeps moving.
Indragit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hosking is controlling him.
Hosking trying to control but Indragit is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hosking shoots for a double leg takedown but Indragit sprawls well. He's pushed Hosking's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hosking has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Indragit.
Indragit scores with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Indragit - just one landing.
Indragit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hosking backs up against the cage.
Hosking is looking to clinch.
Indragit's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Indragit duly obliges.
Hosking looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Indragit is fending him off so far but Hosking persists. Nope, Indragit circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Indragit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Hosking.
Hosking takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Hosking comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hosking has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Hosking!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

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

Rivers
vs
Fletcher

178 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dustin Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fletcher looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rivers'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.
Rivers has Fletcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fletcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rivers slowing the pace effectively.
Rivers has Fletcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fletcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rivers pulls guard.
Rivers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivers tries to get out of the position.

Rivers has his foot on Fletcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fletcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fletcher on the ground.
Fletcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Rivers working for a triangle but Fletcher defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers has his hands on Fletcher's head, controlling the position.
Fletcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
Rivers preventing the sweep.

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.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Rivers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rivers stopping the sweep attempt from Fletcher.
Rivers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivers controls the pace.
Fletcher has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers stays in close to Fletcher's body and controls the position.
Fletcher has a closed guard, preventing Rivers from standing up.
Rivers pushing down on Fletcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rivers is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Eric Rivers just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rivers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fletcher swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rivers moves into the clinch successfully.

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

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

Rivers tries to clinch but Fletcher is having none of it.

Rivers darts in and clinches Fletcher up against the cage.

Rivers breaks the clinch.

Fletcher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rivers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivers stands and throws Fletcher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fletcher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Eric Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rivers moves into range and clinches up with Fletcher.
Fletcher prevents a takedown attempt there.

Rivers breaks from the clinch.

Rivers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivers digs a right hand underneath Fletcher's ribcage. Fletcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Rivers pulls Fletcher into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fletcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fletcher stops Rivers from standing up.
Fletcher preventing the sweep.
Fletcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.

Fletcher drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Fletcher off! Fletcher jumps back into Rivers's guard.
Rivers controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A clash of legs there as Fletcher blocks the low kick.
Rivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fletcher defends it nicely.

Rivers pushes Fletcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Fletcher managing to block the knees to the body from Rivers.

Rivers successfully pulls guard.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fletcher is one step ahead there.
Fletcher looking to pass the guard.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Rivers has his feet on Fletcher's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rivers tries to clinch there but Fletcher circles away.
Rivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fletcher defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fletcher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivers controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Rivers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rivers misses with a takedown attempt - Fletcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rivers counters with a right hand to the body.
Rivers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eric Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivers scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rivers clinches.
Fletcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fletcher has Rivers pressed against the cage, preventing Rivers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers'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.
Rivers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Rivers jumps guard.

Rivers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fletcher defends it easily.
Rivers managing to control the position.
Fletcher won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Fletcher is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Fletcher tries to pass.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fletcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fletcher preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rivers wants to clinch.

Rivers gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rivers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rivers uses his free foot to push down on Fletcher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fletcher.
Fletcher is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Rivers controlling his opponent.
Rivers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rivers controlling the position easily from mount.
Dustin Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivers 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Rivers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thesis Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avenlino Srobud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avenlino Srobud has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thesis Grayson's chin.

Grayson
vs
Srobud

185 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thesis Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Avenlino Srobud!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Srobud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grayson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Srobud's hands.
Srobud tries for a takedown but Grayson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Grayson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Srobud to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Srobud trying to control but Grayson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Srobud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Srobud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Srobud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Srobud prevents Grayson from getting back to his feet.
Srobud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Srobud throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Srobud gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grayson throws a jab but it's blocked by Srobud.
Srobud tries to clinch up.

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.
Srobud tries to clinch but Grayson moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Grayson. No joy for Srobud on that attempt.
Avenlino Srobud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Srobud looks gassed!
Grayson lands an overhand right.

It looks like Avenlino Srobud has been cut.
No luck for Srobud with that takedown attempt.
Thesis Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avenlino Srobud.
Grayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Srobud slips under a jab.
Grayson scores with a decent looking hook.
Grayson scores with a body shot.
Thesis Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grayson.
Srobud takes one to the chin there.
Srobud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grayson finds it's way round the side to connect with Srobud's head.
Grayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson drops Srobud with a naaaaasty hook - Srobud is in real trouble here! Grayson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thesis Grayson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Kawaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking comes to the cage accompanied by War Machine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hosking
vs
Kawaguchi

180 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Hosking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raimundo Kawaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosking shoots in but Kawaguchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hosking looks for a takedown but Kawaguchi sprawls well.
Hosking shoots for a takedown but Kawaguchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Hosking. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawaguchi shoots and misses

and Hosking counters with a single leg into guard. Kawaguchi didn't expect that.
Kawaguchi trying to control the position here.
Kawaguchi keeping moving, preventing Hosking from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking stops Kawaguchi from standing up.
Hosking in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hosking loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hosking slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kawaguchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hosking wants to stand back up but Kawaguchi manages to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi landing strikes.
Hosking managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kawaguchi.
Hosking tries to buck Kawaguchi off but Kawaguchi is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hosking keeps working.
The ground and pound from Kawaguchi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kawaguchi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kawaguchi tries to clinch but Hosking is having none of it.
Hosking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi shoots and misses
and Hosking counters with a one-two to the body.
Hosking tries to clinch but Kawaguchi is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hosking counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kawaguchi looks gassed!
Hosking wants to stand and escape but instead Kawaguchi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hosking utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawaguchi with a nice head shot there.
Kawaguchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawaguchi throwing strikes but missing.
Hosking trying to keep a closed guard but Kawaguchi is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Hosking dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hosking tries for a takedown but Kawaguchi circles away easily

and Kawaguchi counters with a takedown into side control.
Kawaguchi looks up at the clock and then as Hosking takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kawaguchi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hosking is trying to control Kawaguchi's posture but Kawaguchi avoids it.
Kawaguchi throwing strikes but Hosking manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kawaguchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hosking tries to get to his feet but Kawaguchi is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Hosking in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking trying to control but Kawaguchi is working from the bottom.
Hosking is looking to work some ground and pound but Kawaguchi has wrist control.
Hosking trying to control but Kawaguchi is working from the bottom.
Hosking throwing strikes but missing.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawaguchi with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hosking counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kawaguchi!

Hosking swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kawaguchi is now in Hosking's guard. A big mistake from Hosking there, giving up the dominant position!
Matthew Hosking overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kawaguchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawaguchi postures up and lands a big shot to Hosking's brow.
Kawaguchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawaguchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hosking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kawaguchi on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kawaguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Hosking.
Hosking is trying to keep Kawaguchi in close.
Hosking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawaguchi is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hosking closes the distance and pushes Kawaguchi back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawaguchi.
Hosking stops a takedown attempt from Kawaguchi.
Hosking has Kawaguchi pushed against the cage.
Kawaguchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hosking smiles and moves away.
Matthew Hosking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimundo Kawaguchi.
Hosking gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kawaguchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kawaguchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawaguchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hosking has wrist control.
Hosking is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kawaguchi landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimundo Kawaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kawaguchi rushes Hosking and presses him up against the cage.
Kawaguchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hosking prevents it.

Hosking pulls guard effortlessly.
Kawaguchi wants to control from the top but Hosking keeps moving.
Hosking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kawaguchi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hosking manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kawaguchi has Hosking in his guard.
Hosking stands and throws Kawaguchi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kawaguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawaguchi regains half guard.
Hosking wants to stand up but Kawaguchi is controlling the position.
Hosking lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hosking prevents Kawaguchi from improving his position.
Hosking is keen to just control but Kawaguchi is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawaguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hosking.
Kawaguchi trying to control from the bottom.
Hosking looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hosking missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hosking prevents Kawaguchi from improving his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice jab there from Hosking.

That's four 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.
Hosking tries to close the distance and clinch but Kawaguchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawaguchi shoots and misses
and Hosking finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hosking wants to clinch up but Kawaguchi keeps it at a distance.
Kawaguchi tries for a takedown but Hosking circles away easily

and Hosking counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matthew Hosking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimundo Kawaguchi.
Hosking throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Hosking!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

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

picker
vs
Faellen

206 cm
22
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, stock picker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graeme Faellen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
picker tries to clinch up but Faellen circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Faellen.
picker throws a series of punches but Faellen moves out of range.
stock picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
picker misses with a double jab
and Faellen counters with a nice low kick that buckles picker's knee momentarily.
picker misses with a double jab.
Faellen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
picker throws a sloppy head kick
and Faellen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Faellen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
picker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Faellen. That one must have hurt.
picker is breathing heavily.
Faellen scores with a spinning back kick!
picker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faellen misses with a few strikes there.
Faellen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. picker defends it nicely.
Faellen misses with a double jab.
picker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
picker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

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

picker is rocked!
Good exchange - Faellen coming out on top.
Oh picker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
picker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Faellen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faellen scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circle, before Faellen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into picker's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Faellen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Graeme Faellen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosme Cosme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unstop Able (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosme Cosme has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cosme
vs
Able

186 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
23
277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cosme Cosme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Unstop Able!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Able fails in his attempt to clinch.
Able pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cosme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Able.
Able works the jab nicely.
Cosme throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Able's waist but Able gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cosme off to one side.
Able throws a jab but it's blocked by Cosme.
Able lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cosme circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Able stuffs the takedown.
Cosme shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosme Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosme looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Able is fending him off so far but Cosme persists. Nope, Able circles away and we're back to standing.
Cosme staying out of range there.
Cosme fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Able avoids it really well and circles away.
Cosme looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Able throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Able looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Unstop Able seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosme fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Able takes a swing at Cosme's ribcage but misses.
Able looks to score with a jab to the body but Cosme is just out of range.
Able tries to clinch up but Cosme circles away and keeps his distance.
Cosme fails to land the takedown.
Able throws a shot from downtown. Cosme moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Able looks to score with a jab to the body but Cosme is just out of range.
Unstop Able is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Able.
Cosme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Able throws a hook but Cosme avoids it easily.
Able misses with a two punch combination.
Able throws a lazy right hand but Cosme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Able tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cosme was well out of range. Poor timing from Able.
Able ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Able throws a shot from downtown. Cosme moves away and avoids it.
Cosme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Able.
Cosme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Able throws a hook but Cosme blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cosme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Able scores with a hook.
Cosme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Able.
Cosme keeps the fight on the outside.
Able just misses with a punch to the body.
Cosme Cosme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Cosme is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Able has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cosme is looking for a kimura but Able is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cosme to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Able won't allow Cosme to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cosme is looking for a kimura here.

Cosme is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Able is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosme.

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.

Cosme is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Able to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Cosme pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Able is keeping the position for now.

Cosme postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Able is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cosme, into his guard.

Cosme looking for a guillotine here but Able defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Able decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Able tries to bum rush Cosme with a series of wild strikes but Cosme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for Able. That snapped Cosme's head back.
Able throws a right hand that Cosme ducks under and follows up with a left that Cosme also avoids with ease.

That's four 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.
Cosme dives in and grabs Able's left leg, looking for a takedown. Able pushes down on Cosme's head and hops out.
Able cracks a nice hook into Cosme's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cosme is defended easily by Able.
Able throws a hook but Cosme avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Able jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unstop Able showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Cosme has a takedown stuffed.
Able throws a looping overhand right but Cosme ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Able misses.
Able misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Able throws a shot to the body.
Able thows a left - swing and a miss!
Able jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Able throws a series of punches but Cosme avoids them all with ease.
Cosme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Able.
Able looks to land a left hand but Cosme moved out of range nicely.
Able throws a hook but Cosme avoids it easily.
Cosme shoots in for a double leg but Able sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Cosme.
Nice uppercut lands for Able. That snapped Cosme's head back.
Able punishes Cosme's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Able. No joy for Cosme on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosme Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Able.
Cosme moves out of range as Able strikes.
Cosme shoots for a takedown but Able saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cosme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Able.
Able throws a jab when Cosme was well out of range.
Able swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosme swats away the attempt to clinch by Able.
Cosme slips a straight right by Able.
Cosme Cosme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Able.
Cosme shoots in and drives through. Able sprawls well.
Able throws a jab when Cosme was well out of range.
Able throws a hook but Cosme avoids it easily.

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.
Cosme shoots in but no luck this time.
Able fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cosme on the side of the head.
Cosme defending well as Able loads up on a big left hand.
Able is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Able fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cosme manages to avoid it.
Cosme misses with an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Able throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Unstop Able is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cosme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Able as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unstop Able comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Able winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unstop Able!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alves
vs
Wilson

173 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves fakes the leg kick and cracks Wilson in the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Alves thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alves.

Alves pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Alves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilson.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson looks gassed!
Alves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Thiago Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Alves has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
Alves stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!

Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Alves finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alves!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Alves breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Wilson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alves scores with a push kick.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alves explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alves thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alves throws a head kick that Wilson semi-blocks.

Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the cage.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alves stalling.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Alves clinches up against the cage.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alves fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Alves moves into the clinch.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves lands with a slapping head kick.

Alves rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Jack Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
Alves lands a really nice looking cross but Wilson seems unphased.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alves.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Alves lands but Wilson takes it in his stride.
Wilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Alves clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Alves breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Alves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Alves pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson is working for takedown but Alves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alves working Wilson over with knees to the body.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilson avoids the elbow strike from Alves, against the cage.

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

Alves rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alves is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wilson.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Wilson misses

and Alves moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thiago Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves lands a front kick.
Alves lands a head kick!
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick
and Alves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
Nice body kick there by Alves.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.

Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves is pressed up against the cage. Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alves down to the mat. Alves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alves pushes Wilson away with a front kick.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
Alves scores with a leg kick.

Alves moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Alves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Alves.

Alves breaks from the clinch.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alves thumps Wilson with a low kick.

Alves pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Alves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Alves instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson wants a takedown.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alves cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Alves cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alves scores with a three punch combo!
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Alves throws a front kick that sends Wilson stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Alves closes the distance and clinches.

Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alves lands a head kick. Wilson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crunch! Alves slams his shin into Wilson's torso.
Alves lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Alves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wilson looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alves.
Alves feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.

Alves moves into the clinch.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jack Wilson has been cut.

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

Alves gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alves manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Alves is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Alves circles away easily
and Alves counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alves throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Alves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alves throws a front kick that sends Wilson stumbling back into the cage.
Alves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alves is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves lands a head kick!
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Alves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
Alves tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Alves scores with a leg kick.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Alves thuds his shin into the meat of Wilson's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Alves clinches with his opponent.
Alves lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alves stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.
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!
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilson.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Alves lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alves breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves throws a head kick that Wilson semi-blocks.
Wilson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alves pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Alves closes the distance and clinches.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wilson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alves scores with a head kick.

Alves clinches up against the cage.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alves fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a head kick. Wilson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Alves feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
Alves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alves is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Alves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves keeps Wilson at a distance using the push kick.
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alves slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Wilson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Alves has managed to clinch.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Alves.
Alves wants to stall.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Alves clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Alves has managed to clinch.
Alves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alves lands with a short shot to the head.

Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Alves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Alves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Alves instigates a clinch.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Alves lands a nice elbow.
Alves digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Alves lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
Thiago Alves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alves misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alves lands a nice elbow.

Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
Alves blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Jab from Alves.
Alves is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alves!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a kick to the body.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.

Alves moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.
Alves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Alves breaks the clinch.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Alves pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Alves throws an elbow that misses.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Alves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Alves manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - Alves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alves.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves thows a body kick. Wilson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves lands a nice looking body kick.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Alves lands but Wilson takes it in his stride.
Alves fakes the leg kick and cracks Wilson in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Alves clinches up against the cage.
Alves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.

Alves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves lands with a nice body kick.
Alves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alves.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Alves tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Alves.
Alves tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson shoots and misses
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Alves had his way with Jack Wilson in that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wilson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Alves lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Alves tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick.
Alves feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alves lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Alves darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alves looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Alves.
Wilson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alves manages to break the clinch.
Wilson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alves.

Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alves.

Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alves explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alves keeps Wilson at a distance using the push kick.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Wilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wilson. That did some damage!
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves scores with a kick to the body.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Alves clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants a takedown.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alves.
Alves feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
Alves cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Alves throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Alves delivers a nice body kick.

Alves rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but Alves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Alves tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alves with a hook.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Thiago Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wilson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alves. Wilson shrugs it off though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.

Alves clinches up against the cage.

Alves breaks from the clinch.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alves wants to clinch.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Alves lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alves counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.

Alves darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.
Alves throws an elbow but it misses.

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

Alves has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilson's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alves prevents it.

Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alves scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alves lands a head kick. Wilson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves lands with a nice body kick.
Wilson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Wilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Jack Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:40
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:40
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves is the new heavyweight champion!