Triumph 24 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Thunder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thunder
vs
Logan

188 cm
21
252 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
20
255 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Logan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Thunder misses.
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Logan shoots for a takedown but Thunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thunder sprawls well. Thunder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Logan gets slowly back to his feet.

Logan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thunder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Logan is controlling him.
Logan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thunder is looking to stand up but Logan isn't so interested in that idea.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Logan trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Logan closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Logan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thunder's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Logan.

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.
A frustrated look appears on Thunder's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Logan has clasped his hands together around Thunder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thunder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Logan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thunder, who protects the arm well.
Logan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Logan is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunder is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Logan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Logan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thunder is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Logan is controlling him well.
Thunder is not content to let Logan control the position.

Logan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.

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.
Thunder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Logan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thunder will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thunder down.

Logan tries for a kimura but Thunder is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Logan slips a jab and a cross from Thunder.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Logan shoots for a takedown but Thunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.

Logan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thunder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Logan has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Logan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thunder, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Logan throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Logan is controlling him well.

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

Logan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Logan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thunder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Logan but great work by Thunder.
Logan is trying to control Thunder's posture but Thunder avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thunder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thunder wants to get back to his feet.
Logan works his way to full guard. Good work.

Logan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thunder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Logan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thunder's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thunder!

Logan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thunder is surviving well by controlling Logan's body position as best he can.
Logan controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Thunder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Logan is working for a guillotine from mount but Thunder frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Logan has control of Thunder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thunder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Logan content just to control the position here.
Logan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.

Logan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thunder defends it nicely.
Thunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Logan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Logan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thunder defends it nicely.
Ken Thunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Logan.
Nice takedown defense from Thunder. No joy for Logan on that attempt.
Ken Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder throws a right hand that Logan ducks under and follows up with a left that Logan also avoids with ease.

Logan scores a takedown into full mount!
Logan lands a nice shot to the head.
Logan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Logan with good strikes from the mount here!
Logan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thunder is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Logan has taken his back.

Logan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Thunder is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Logan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payton Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wright
vs
Coleman

172 cm
20
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Payton Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Coleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot.
Wright thows a body shot but no joy.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Coleman moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Wright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman moves out of range as Wright strikes.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
A big left from Wright misses.

Wright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wright landing some decent shots from guard.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright stands and throws Coleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coleman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow.
Wright is trying to control. Coleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wright uses his free foot to push down on Coleman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coleman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is in a horrible position here. Wright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Coleman is rocked!
Wright postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Coleman badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Wright around the waist but Wright pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Wright is the winner by TKO! Wright jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Payton Wright!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kage Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cayden Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chiba
vs
Johnson

180 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

155 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kage Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cayden Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.

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.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Chiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chiba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chiba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is trying to keep Chiba in close.

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

Chiba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiba has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Chiba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chiba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chiba 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.

Chiba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiba has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Chiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chiba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

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.
Chiba pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kage Chiba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chiba keeps moving.
Chiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chiba is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.

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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
5%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John scapula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Robert Kain has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kain
vs
scapula

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

220 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Kain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John scapula!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kain moves into the clinch.
Kain cracks scapula with a nice body shot.
scapula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
scapula is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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

scapula tries to keep at a distance but Kain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kain lands a shot to the body.
Kain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kain lands a body punch.
A short right from Kain on the inside.
Kain presses scapula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
scapula looking for a takedown.
Kain is pressed up against the cage. scapula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kain down to the mat. Kain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robert Kain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John scapula.
scapula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from scapula.

Kain has closed the distance and engaged scapula in a clinch.
Kain lands a shoulder strike.
scapula is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
scapula looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Kain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down scapula.
Kain digs a right hand into scapula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on scapula's gas tank.
Kain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of scapulas head.

Kain pulls scapula into guard.
scapula throws a strike but Kain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kain gets to his feet - scapula follows without any prompting.
scapula misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kain leaves scapula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kain gets a clinch.
Kain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kain lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kain lands with a short punch from the clinch.

scapula is rocked!
Kain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
scapula is still on wobbly legs! Can Kain finish him?
Kain lands a body punch.
Kain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kain creates a bit of space for himself and rocks scapula with a big uppercut! scapula tries to clinch up but Kain pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples scapula to the mat! scapula covers up and Kain unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Kain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Samara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kline has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Ramon Samara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Samara
vs
Kline

195 cm
19
282 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ramon Samara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Kline!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samara throws a series of punches but Kline avoids them all with ease.
Samara misses with a wild body shot.
Samara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kline.
Samara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Andy Kline has been cut.
Kline connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Ramon Samara has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samara thuds a left hand into Kline's body.
Kline misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kline showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samara.
Samara throws a nice looking combination but Kline bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kline shoots in looking for a takedown. Samara tries to sprawl out of it but Kline keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kline fails to land the takedown.
Ramon Samara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kline.
Kline looks gassed!
Kline shoots in but Samara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Samara lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kline - he's out on his feet here! Samara follows up with another monster hook that separates Kline from consciousness! Kline falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Samara stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramon Samara!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Bishop
vs
Hanneman

188 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Hanneman!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanneman throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanneman throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Hanneman misses with a two punch combination.
Hanneman misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bishop shoots in and bounces Hanneman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bishopis looking to pass into half guard but Hanneman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hanneman is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop has Hanneman pulled in close to control his posture.
Hanneman tries to stand but Bishop is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanneman manages to get himself to full guard.

Bishop drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanneman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanneman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanneman!
Hanneman wants to stand but Bishop has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanneman wants to get up but he can't break Bishop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bishop has Hanneman pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanneman tries to stand but Bishop is controlling from the bottom.
Hanneman being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hanneman tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanneman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Hanneman misses with a head kick.
Hanneman misses with a wild combination.
Bishop jabs Hanneman right on the nose. Hanneman blinks but takes it well.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Hanneman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.

Bishop darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hanneman's thigh. Hanneman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bishop goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hanneman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bishop's guard! Nice work there by Hanneman!
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.

Bishop has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanneman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanneman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanneman.
Bishop throws a head kick but Hanneman moves out of range.
Hanneman misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Hanneman saw it coming and moves away.

Bishop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanneman to the mat! Hanneman manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop stops Hanneman from standing up.

Bishop drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanneman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bishop has Hanneman in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanneman wants to get up but he can't break Bishop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bishop has his hands on Hanneman's head, controlling the position.

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

Lucas Bishop dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hanneman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Hanneman avoids the body shot from Bishop.
No joy there for Hanneman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanneman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eric Hanneman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Hanneman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Hanneman.

Bishop is rocked!
Hanneman lands with a big left! Bishop is wobbled badly! Hanneman comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bishop to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Hanneman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Del Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trotter
vs
Miller

176 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Del Trotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trotter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Del Trotter has been cut.
Trotter really is a fat lump.
Miller stalks Trotter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trotter's face. Trotter staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Miller stalks Trotter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trotter's face. Trotter staggers backwards, shaken.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Miller's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Miller duly obliges.

Del Trotter's cut is getting worse.

Miller lands a left and a right that send Trotter crashing to the mat, dazed. Miller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Trotter is breathing heavily.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trotter.
Miller lands with a big left! Trotter is wobbled badly! Miller comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Trotter to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Miller!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Demedici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Tyson
vs
Demedici

178 cm
23
222 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

190 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Demedici!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demedici misses with a double jab.
Demedici connects with a solid leg kick.
Demedici slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Demedici buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demedici showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Demedici throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Demedici.
Demedici with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demedici thuds his shin into the meat of Tyson's side.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Demedici lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyson is trying to break free.

Demedici manages to break the clinch.
Demedici scores with a spinning back kick!
Demedici throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demedici. Tyson shrugs it off though.

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

It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Demedici.
Demedici throws a front kick that sends Tyson stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Demedici throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demedici feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyson's calf.

Demedici clinches.
Demedici struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Tyson tries to break free but Demedici pushes him back against the cage.
Demedici stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Demedici tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demedici lands a knee to the head.
Tyson stalling in the clinch but Demedici improves position.
Tyson takes a shot to the head.
Demedici has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Demedici manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demedici fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demedici.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Demedici throws a head kick that Tyson semi-blocks.
Whack! Demedici lands a heavy head kick that drops Tyson. The ref tackles Demedici to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tyson was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Vincent Demedici!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Darke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Mykolaiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Darke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Running Up That Hill by Placibo. Damien Darke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Darke
vs
Mykolaiv

172 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Darke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Mykolaiv!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darke throws a jab but it's blocked by Mykolaiv.
Darke throws a series of punches but Mykolaiv moves out of range.
Darke tries a low kick but Mykolaiv avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Darke.
Darke misses with a hook. Mykolaiv ducked under it nicely.
Darke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mykolaiv.
Darke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Mykolaiv does no damage.
Mykolaiv throws a combination that misses
and Darke counters with a one-two to the body.
Darke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mykolaiv steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darke.
Darke misses with a double jab.
Darke thows a body shot but no joy.
Darke takes a swing at Mykolaiv's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykolaiv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darke.
Mykolaiv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mykolaiv takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darke misses with a hook. Mykolaiv ducked under it nicely.
Darke throws a right hand that Mykolaiv ducks under and follows up with a left that Mykolaiv also avoids with ease.
Darke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mykolaiv counters with a left and a right that stings Darke.
Darke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darke misses with a double jab.
Damien Darke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darke misses with a body shot
and Mykolaiv counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Darke! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Mykolaiv!