BHFC 31 - Madison v Felipe PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Batang Tondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Milsap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tondo
vs
Milsap

180 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Batang Tondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Milsap!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tondo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tondo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milsap is fending him off so far but Tondo persists. Nope, Milsap circles away and we're back to standing.
Tondo misses with a two punch combination.
Tondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milsap manages to avoid it.
Milsap slips a jab and a cross from Tondo.
Tondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milsap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tondo counters with a right hand to the body.
Tondo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milsap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milsap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tondo.
Milsap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tondo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batang Tondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tondo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tondo working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milsap is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tondo is breathing heavily.
Milsap controls the position for a moment.
Tondo wants to control but Milsap is keeping him busy.
Milsap can't do much from the bottom here.
Milsap is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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.
Milsap wants to get back to his feet.
Milsap defending against the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tondo throws a nice inside leg kick.

Milsap throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tondo was covering up waiting for the punch and Milsap finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Milsap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tondo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Milsap sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milsap working some strikes from top position.
Milsap trying to control but Tondo is working from the bottom.
Milsap scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tondo trying to keep a closed guard but Milsap is proving a slippery customer.
Tondo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milsap's guard.
Milsap is pulling down on Tondo's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tondo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Milsap is proving hard to escape from.
Milsap is pulling down on Tondo's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milsap can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milsap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tondo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Milsap will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tondo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Milsap decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tondo's guard.
Milsap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milsap trying to control but Tondo is working from the bottom.
Milsap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milsap working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tondo's head.

Milsap got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tondo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Milsap has managed to get both his arms back between Tondo's legs - danger averted.
Tondo keeping moving, preventing Milsap from controlling successfully.
Tondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Milsap postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tondo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Milsap counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milsap trying to control the action but Tondo is working from the bottom.
Milsap working over Tondo with some ground and pound. Tondo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Milsap trying to control the pace.
Tondo is refusing to be controlled, as Milsap sits in half guard.
Milsap looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tondo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Milsap there.
Milsap seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Milsap trying to control the action but Tondo is working from the bottom.
Milsap working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milsap takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Milsap there.
Milsap working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tondo is not content to let Milsap control the position.
Well, if Milsap is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tondo is looking to control Milsap's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tondo avoid being mounted?
Milsap lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tondo trying to control here.
Milsap trying to control the pace.
Tondo won't allow Milsap to pass to mount.
Milsap content to control rather than advance.
Tondo is not content to let Milsap control the position.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Milsap.
Tondo swings for the body but Milsap moves out of range.
Milsap doesn't manage to clinch there - Tondo circles away.
Tondo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Milsap shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tondo's guard.
Tondo controls Milsap momentarily but Milsap frees himself.
Milsap chips away with some ground and pound.
Milsap trying to control but Tondo is working from the bottom.
Tondo trying to keep a closed guard but Milsap is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Milsap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Milsap tries a head kick but it misses.
Tondo tries for a takedown but Milsap circles away easily

and Milsap counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tondo's guard now.
Milsap with a nice head shot there.
Tondo trying to keep a closed guard but Milsap is proving a slippery customer.
Tondo keeping moving, preventing Milsap from controlling successfully.
Paul Milsap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tondo managing to control the position.
Milsap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tondo trying to control the position.
Milsap lands a couple of digs.
Milsap lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Milsap landing with the ground and pound.
Tondo controls Milsap momentarily but Milsap frees himself.
Milsap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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.
Milsap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milsap lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tondo controls Milsap momentarily but Milsap frees himself.
Milsap lands a couple of digs.
Milsap trying to control but Tondo is working from the bottom.
Milsap with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milsap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Milsap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Milsap passes Tondo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Milsap.
Milsap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Milsap tries to pass to full mount but Tondo defends it.
Milsap is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tondo is staying active underneath Milsap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Milsap is nestled in close to Tondo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Milsap is looking to advance position but Tondo won't allow it.
Milsap lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tondo is looking to control Milsap's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tondo avoid being mounted?
Milsap perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Milsap wants to control but Tondo is keeping him busy.
Milsap lands strikes from half guard.
Batang Tondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Milsap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Milsap trying to mount his opponent but Tondo defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Milsap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milsap 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Milsap!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryfus Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's entrance music is Spaceboy. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kelly
vs
Cortez

175 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryfus Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kelly scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cortez.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Cortez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cortez is defended easily by Kelly.
Ryfus Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Cortez.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelly sprawls well. Kelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez looks gassed!
Kelly with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly feints and then cracks Cortez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cortez down.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
Kelly throws a combination. Cortez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Cortez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly lands a head shot.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly stuns Cortez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kelly is looking to wear down Cortez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Cortez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryfus Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow Cortez down.
Ryfus Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Kelly throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Cortez stumbling backwards into the cage! Cortez bounces back off the cage towards Kelly, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kelly lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kelly celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryfus Kelly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Smirnov
vs
Yamaguchi

165 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shin Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smirnov moves into the clinch.

Smirnov pulls Yamaguchi into guard.

Smirnov working for submissions but it's allowed Yamaguchi to get to half guard.
Smirnov is looking to control Yamaguchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smirnov avoid being mounted?
Yamaguchi trying to mount his opponent but Smirnov defends it.
Smirnov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smirnov.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yamaguchi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smirnov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yamaguchi, into his guard.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Yamaguchi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smirnov has picked Yamaguchi up and slammed him! Yamaguchi can't keep hold of the triangle and Smirnov manages to pass to side control!
Yamaguchi is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
Yamaguchi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yamaguchi tries to escape but Smirnov is in control.
Yamaguchi is looking to reverse the position.
Smirnov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yamaguchi to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamaguchi keeps working.
Yamaguchi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yamaguchi tries to get to full guard but Smirnov has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smirnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamaguchi keeping hold of Smirnov's head, controlling as best he can.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamaguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smirnov stops Yamaguchi from getting back to his feet.
Smirnov is looking to take a break and control but Yamaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamaguchi is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smirnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yamaguchi lands a nice hook to Smirnov's body. Smirnov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin Yamaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamaguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smirnov.

Smirnov scores with a takedown into Yamaguchi's guard.
Yamaguchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smirnov controls the pace.
Yamaguchi is adopting a defensive guard.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smirnov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smirnov slips nicely into half guard.
Smirnov is pressing down on Yamaguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamaguchi is holding on for now.

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

Smirnov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yamaguchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smirnov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yamaguchi.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamaguchi. That snapped Smirnov's head back.
Smirnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Smirnov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smirnov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamaguchi keeps working.

Smirnov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smirnov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yamaguchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yamaguchi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smirnov has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi is trying to control Smirnov's posture but Smirnov avoids it.

Smirnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamaguchi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smirnov wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping him busy.
Smirnov controlling from side mount.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smirnov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi circles away.

Smirnov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Smirnov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smirnov manages to end up in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yamaguchi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smirnov is looking to take a break and control but Yamaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamaguchi struggling a bit here.
Yamaguchi tries to bench press Smirnov off him but Smirnov keeps the position.
Yamaguchi wants to get back to his feet.

Smirnov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamaguchi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamaguchi can't do much from the bottom here.

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.

Smirnov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamaguchi taking some punishment here, with Smirnov in his half guard.
Smirnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamaguchi defending well though.
Smirnov wants to take a breather but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
Yamaguchi is trying to maintain the position but Smirnov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Smirnov there.
Yamaguchi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamaguchi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Yamaguchi wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smirnov pushes down on Yamaguchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smirnov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Yamaguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Yamaguchi looking for submissions off his back.
Yamaguchi is looking for a sweep. Smirnov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Smirnov dominated that second round.
That's time! Smirnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Yamaguchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Smirnov. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamaguchi connects with a nice looking jab.

Smirnov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smirnov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smirnov avoids the attempt from Yamaguchi to control.
Yamaguchi tries to buck Smirnov off but Smirnov takes his back!
Smirnov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Smirnov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Smirnov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Smirnov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Yamaguchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smirnov dodges the punch combination from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Smirnov moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamaguchi as he jumps to the side.
Smirnov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamaguchi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yamaguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamaguchi looks to land a combination. Smirnov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smirnov fails to land the takedown.
Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Smirnov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yamaguchi's guard now.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
Smirnov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov advances position into side control!
Yamaguchi defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yamaguchi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yamaguchi is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
Yamaguchi struggling a bit here.
Smirnov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi tries to buck Smirnov off but Smirnov is having none of it.
Yamaguchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Yamaguchi is working from the bottom.
Yamaguchi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smirnov.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Yamaguchi.
Alexander Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Smirnov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smirnov wants to take a breather but Yamaguchi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Smirnov.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Yamaguchi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smirnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Yamaguchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamaguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smirnov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Smirnov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mattew Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Muangsurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Justice
vs
Muangsurin

170 cm
24
159 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

176 cm
24
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mattew Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Muangsurin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muangsurin as he jumps to the side.
Muangsurin scores with a head kick.

It looks like Mattew Justice has been cut.
Muangsurin keeps Justice at a distance using the push kick.
Justice shoots for a double leg takedown but Muangsurin sprawls well. He's pushed Justice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muangsurin.

Justice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Justice working the head with strikes.

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

Justice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Muangsurin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Muangsurin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Justice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muangsurin prevents Justice from improving position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muangsurin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Justice cracks Muangsurin with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Justice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Justice fails to land a wild elbow strike.

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.
Muangsurin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Justice seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Justice throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Muangsurin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muangsurin stops Justice from passing to mount.
Justice lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Justice.
Justice lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Justice dominating with strikes here.

Justice looking for a guillotine from mount but Muangsurin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muangsurin is trying desperately to improve position.

Justice looking to secure an arm triangle but Muangsurin defends it well.
Justice scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice is landing with some decent strikes but Muangsurin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Justice looking to finish Muangsurin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Muangsurin!
Muangsurin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Justice looking for a guillotine from mount but Muangsurin is having none of it.
Justice with shots to the head and body - Muangsurin looks very uncomfortable down there.

Justice jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Muangsurin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Muangsurin and Justice has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Justice throws a strike aimed at the side of Muangsurin's head but Muangsurin avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mattew Justice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattew Justice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Muangsurin, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Muangsurin against the cage but Muangsurin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muangsurin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muangsurin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Justice will feel that in the morning.
Justice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muangsurin avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattew Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muangsurin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muangsurin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Justice.
Justice walks forward, straight into a front kick from Muangsurin.
A head kick from Muangsurin lands but Justice takes it in his stride.

Muangsurin rushes Justice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muangsurin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muangsurin.
Muangsurin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muangsurin leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muangsurin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Muangsurin.

Muangsurin moves into the clinch successfully.
Justice is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Justice is trying to break free.
Muangsurin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

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.
Muangsurin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Justice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muangsurin lands a knee to the body.
Muangsurin is struggling to control the position.
Justice tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muangsurin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Justice up against the cage.
Justice working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Justice wants to get back to striking at distance but Muangsurin won't allow it.
Justice wants to break free but Muangsurin has control.
Muangsurin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Justice is trying to force a seperation but Muangsurin has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muangsurin scores a nice knee to the body.

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.
Justice wants to get back to striking at distance but Muangsurin won't allow it.
The referee calls for Muangsurin to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Muangsurin.
Muangsurin stuffs the takedown.
Justice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muangsurin pinned against the cage. Muangsurin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Muangsurin clinches up against the cage.
Justice is looking to break free of the clinch but Muangsurin has double underhooks.
Muangsurin taking a breather.
Justice is trying to stall.
Justice tries to pull guard but Muangsurin won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muangsurin lands a good knee to the midsection. Justice won't want to take too many of those.
Muangsurin lands a good knee to the midsection. Justice won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Muangsurin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mattew Justice's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Justice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muangsurin but Muangsurin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justice shoots in looking for a takedown. Muangsurin tries to sprawl out of it but Justice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muangsurin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muangsurin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattew Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muangsurin lands a head kick!
Mattew Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justice misses with a takedown attempt - Muangsurin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mattew Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muangsurin pinned against the cage. Muangsurin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Muangsurin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Justice, pushing him back against the cage.
Justice being controlled against the cage.
Muangsurin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Justice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Justice is trying to force a seperation but Muangsurin has the dominant position.
Muangsurin stops a takedown attempt from Justice.
Justice tries to pull guard but Muangsurin won't allow it.
Justice letting Muangsurin take a breather here.
Muangsurin lands an elbow inside that Justice shrugs off.
Justice tries to pull guard but Muangsurin holds him up against the cage and eventually Justice drops back down to his feet.
Muangsurin controlling the action here for a moment.

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.
Muangsurin lands a good knee to the midsection. Justice won't want to take too many of those.
Justice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muangsurin has Justice pushed against the cage.
Justice tries to circle away but Muangsurin has him pinned against the cage.
Justice looking to slow down the pace here.
Justice tries to pull guard but Muangsurin holds him up against the cage and eventually Justice drops back down to his feet.
Muangsurin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muangsurin stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muangsurin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Muangsurin.
Muangsurin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Mattew Justice's cut is getting worse.
Ben Muangsurin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Justice dives in and grabs Muangsurin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muangsurin pushes down on Justice's head and hops out.
Justice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muangsurin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muangsurin avoids it really well and circles away.

Muangsurin clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muangsurin has him pressed against the cage.
Justice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muangsurin keeps control of Justice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Justice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Muangsurin working Justice over with knees to the body.
Justice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Justice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muangsurin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Justice 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!
Ben Muangsurin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muangsurin 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Muangsurin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Fun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshimora Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fun
vs
Chiba

185 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Fun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshimora Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiba checks a low kick from Fun.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fun!
Chiba throws a lazy right hand but Fun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fun defending well as Chiba loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fun is defended easily by Chiba.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fun.
Fun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chiba.
Chiba misses with a looping left.
Fun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fun misses with a double jab.
Chiba throws out a powerful jab.
Chiba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chiba throws out a loose jab but Fun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chiba swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fun throws a chopping leg kick but Chiba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chiba misses with an uppercut. Fun saw that one coming.
Chiba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fun counters with a series of strikes. Chiba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshimora Chiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fun misses with a double jab.
Chiba throws a hook but Fun avoids it easily.
Chiba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Fun.
Fun slips a jab from Chiba.
Chiba throws a looping overhand right but Fun ducks down to avoid it.
Chiba throws a hook to the side of Fun's head but Fun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chiba lands with a kick to the temple. Fun shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chiba blocks a head kick by Fun.
Chiba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Fun. That snapped Chiba's head back.
No luck for Fun with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Fun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fun fails to land with a series of punches.
Chiba lands a right hook to the body.
Fun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chiba lands with an uppercut that bounces Fun off the cage and back into rage.
A telegraphed right hand from Chiba misses the target.
Chiba throws a hook but Fun avoids it easily.
Fun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fun lands with a nice combination. Chiba backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiba throws a right hand that Fun ducks under and follows up with a left that Fun also avoids with ease.
Chiba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chiba misses the target.
Fun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fun moves away from the strike by Chiba.
Fun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chiba avoids it really well and circles away.
Chiba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fun cracks Chiba with a good jab.
Chiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Fun.
Fun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiba throws out the jab.
Chiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chiba misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fun lands an overhand right.
Fun looks to land a combination. Chiba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fun has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Chiba.
Chiba cracks Fun with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Chiba misses.
Chiba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fun. That did some damage!
Chiba throws a hook to the side of Fun's head but Fun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fun ducks under a wild hook from Chiba.
Fun throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Fun.
Tyler Fun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fun attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chiba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fun.
Chiba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fun's calf.
Fun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chiba throws a hook but Fun blocks it.
Chiba misses with a few strikes there.
Chiba scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fun throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fun misses with a shot to the body
and Chiba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Fun misses.
Chiba lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chiba there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Fun is predictable there
and Chiba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chiba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Fun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fun counters with a three punch combo that has Chiba backing up. Chiba nods at Fun to acknowledge the strikes.
Chiba misses with a straight right.
A big right from Chiba misses.
A combination from Fun does no damage.
The fighters circling - Chiba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chiba misses with the combination.
Fun blocks a head kick by Chiba.
Nice defenses there by Fun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba looks to land a right hand but Fun moved out of range.
Fun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fun lunges at Chiba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chiba's hand.
Chiba throws out a loose jab but Fun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fun looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiba is just out of range.
Fun lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chiba backs up against the cage.
Chiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chiba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fun counters with a straight right hand.
Fun connects with a right hand. Chiba shakes it off.
Fun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiba.
Chiba looks to land a combination but Fun avoids it well.
Fun ducks under a wild hook from Chiba.
The fighters circling - Chiba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler Fun is winning the standup battle so far.
Fun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba throws out a loose jab but Fun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chiba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fun fails to land with a series of punches.
Chiba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fun looks to clinch
and Chiba counters with a one-two to the body.
Fun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chiba.
Chiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chiba cracks Fun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chiba throws a jab but it's blocked by Fun.
Fun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chiba misses with a double jab
and Fun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fun misses
and Chiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Fun.
Chiba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fun misses with a combination
and Chiba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiba throws out the jab.
Fun throws a leg kick
and Fun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fun misses with a wild body shot.
Chiba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Chiba misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Chiba scores with a four punch combination!
Chiba misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Fun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fun shoots in for a takedown but Chiba shows good takedown defense.
Chiba misses with a two punch combination.
Fun misses with a straight left.

Fun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chiba!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fun controlling from mount.
Fun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chiba's face.
Fun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chiba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fun tries to control but Chiba wriggling away.
Fun throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Fun swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chiba is now in Fun's guard. A big mistake from Fun there, giving up the dominant position!
Fun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fun tries to get out of the position.
Chiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Fun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.
Chiba trying to control but Fun is working from the bottom.
Fun is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fun working a defensive guard here.
Chiba trying to control but Fun is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fun throws a head kick that misses.
Chiba falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fun to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chiba.
Chiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiba loads up on a big right hand but Fun slips the punch.
Fun moves away from the strike by Chiba.
Chiba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chiba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Fun.
A left and a right from Fun both land. Nice combination.
Tyler Fun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba misses with an uppercut. Fun saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Chiba.
Chiba throws a looping overhand right but Fun ducks down to avoid it.
Fun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chiba misses with a hook to the body
and Fun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chiba throws a head kick that misses.
Fun throws a series of punches but Chiba avoids them all with ease.
Fun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fun walks into a stiff left hand from Chiba.
Fun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chiba throws a hook to the side of Fun's head but Fun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fun scores with a nice right hand.
Yoshimora Chiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fun scores with a one two! Chiba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Fun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fun 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 30:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Fun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inglourious Basterd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximum Mainiac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximum Mainiac has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Inglourious Basterd's chin.

Basterd
vs
Mainiac

195 cm
20
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

202 cm
22
255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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, Inglourious Basterd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximum Mainiac!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basterd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mainiac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basterd somewhat.
Mainiac tries to clinch up.
Basterd shoots in for a double leg but Mainiac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mainiac tries a low kick but Basterd avoids it.
Mainiac throws a hook but Basterd blocks it.
Basterd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basterd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mainiac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Basterd shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inglourious Basterd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Mainiac catches Basterd right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Inglourious Basterd has been cut.
Inglourious Basterd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mainiac stuffs the takedown.
Basterd shoots in looking for a takedown. Mainiac tries to sprawl out of it but Basterd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mainiac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mainiac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basterd manages to avoid it.
Mainiac keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Mainiac does no damage.
Mainiac lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Basterd can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Mainiac and Basterd drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Mainiac.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximum Mainiac!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stalin Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison comes to the cage accompanied by Jizz In My Pants. Felipe has chosen T-Swift as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Madison
vs
Felipe

175 cm
20
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

160 cm
22
151 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stalin Felipe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felipe.

Felipe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Madison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Felipe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madison's guard.

Madison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Felipe defends it easily.
Madison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Madison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Felipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Felipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Felipe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madison is keeping the position for now.
Felipe is looking to work some ground and pound but Madison has wrist control.
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.
Felipe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Felipe trying to control but Madison is working from the bottom.
Madison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Madison working for a triangle but Felipe defends it easily.
Madison working a defensive guard here.
Felipe is looking to stand up but Madison won't let him.
Felipe trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Felipe. No joy for Madison on that attempt.

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.
Madison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madison swats away the attempt to clinch by Felipe.
Felipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madison.

Madison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Madison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Madison looking to pass the guard.
Felipe looking to control.
Madison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Felipe pulls Madison in close to his closed guard and prevents Madison from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe keeping moving, preventing Madison from controlling successfully.
Felipe trying to keep a closed guard but Madison is proving a slippery customer.
Felipe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felipe wants to sweep but no luck.
Madison wants to control from the top but Felipe keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Madison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Felipe looks to throw the jab but Madison is out of range.
Felipe misses with a looping left.
Madison clobbers Felipe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Felipe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Felipe tries to clinch but Madison moves out of range.
Felipe drops his hands momentarily and Madison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Madison throws a right and a left that Felipe avoids nicely.
Madison dives in and grabs Felipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Felipe pushes down on Madison's head and hops out.
Madison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Felipe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Felipe does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Madison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Felipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madison.
Felipe is looking to clinch but Madison is avoiding it.
Felipe misses with a hook. Madison ducked under it nicely.
Felipe walks into a straight right hand from Madison.
Felipe lands a jab-cross combination.
Madison misses with the combination.
Jack Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madison slips a jab from Felipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Felipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Madison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Felipe looks to throw the jab but Madison is out of range.
Madison throws a nice looking combination but Felipe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madison ducks under a wild hook from Felipe.
Madison clobbers Felipe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Felipe throws a nice looking combination but Madison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madison throws a jab but it's blocked by Felipe.
Madison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Madison cracks Felipe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Madison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Felipe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison connects with a right hand. Felipe shakes it off.
Madison closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Felipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madison slips under a jab from Felipe.
Felipe thows a body shot but no joy.
Madison lands a slapping body shot.
Felipe is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madison displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Madison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felipe.
Madison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Felipe misses with a combination
enabling Madison to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Felipe circles away.
Felipe missing with a left hand there. Madison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Felipe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Madison works over Felipe's head and body with a nice combination.
Felipe looks to score with a jab to the body but Madison is just out of range.
A big left from Felipe misses.
Madison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Felipe throws an overhand right that lands on Madison's shoulder, as Madison tries to avoid the shot.
Felipe tries to land a front kick but Madison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Felipe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Madison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison avoids the body shot from Felipe.
Madison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Felipe manages to avoid it.
Madison with a nice cross.
Felipe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Madison throws a good cross that connects.
Madison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Felipe circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack Madison is winning the standup battle so far.
Felipe misses with a looping left.
Madison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheers as Madison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Felipe doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madison blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madison cracks a nice hook into Felipe's ribs.
Felipe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Madison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Madison lands a two punch combo.
Felipe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Felipe throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Madison counter with a right hand.
Madison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Felipe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madison.
Felipe is looking to clinch.
Madison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Felipe.
Felipe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Felipe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Madison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Felipe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Madison.
Felipe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Madison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Madison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Felipe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Madison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Felipe keeps working.
Felipe wants to control but Madison postures up.
Felipe is looking for a sweep.

Madison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Felipe wants to control but Madison postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe is not content to let Madison control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Felipe tries to clinch there but Madison circles away.
Felipe misses with a straight left.
Felipe misses with a kick to the body.
Madison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Felipe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madison somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felipe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison slips under a jab from Felipe.
Madison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Felipe.
Felipe tries to clinch but Madison moves away

and Madison counters with a shoot takedown. Felipe fights it but they end up in guard.
Madison throws a big right hand that misses.
Felipe looking for a sweep. Not yet Felipe, not yet.
Felipe is trying to control the position but Madison postures up.
Madison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Felipe can do to turn this around?
Felipe keeping moving, preventing Madison from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Felipe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madison is really struggling to control Felipe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Madison controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Felipe throws a hook to the side of Madison's head but Madison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Felipe shoots in looking for a takedown. Madison tries to sprawl out of it but Felipe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madison stalks Felipe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Felipe's face. Felipe staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Madison clearly takes 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Felipe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madison lands a slapping body shot.
Felipe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Felipe misses with a looping right.
Madison scores with a jab to the head.

Madison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Felipe tries to get to full guard but Madison has control of the leg.
Felipe is not content to let Madison control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Felipe is looking for a sweep. Madison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Madison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Madison trying to mount his opponent but Felipe defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Felipe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

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.
Felipe takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
Madison swats away the attempt to clinch by Felipe.

Felipe gets a clinch.
Felipe tries to work over Madison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Felipe lands an uppercut.
Madison blocking some punches.

Felipe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madison scores with a one two! Felipe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Felipe takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
Madison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Felipe takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madison.
Felipe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Madison connects with a body shot.
Felipe catches Madison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Felipe gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Madison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Felipe is trying to defend but Madison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Felipe wants to control but Madison passes into side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Madison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Felipe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Felipe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Felipe wants to control but Madison postures up.
Madison is looking to take a break and control but Felipe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Madison had his way with Stalin Felipe in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Madison cracks Felipe with a good jab.
Madison takes one to the chin there.
Felipe has his takedown stuffed
and Madison counters with a series of strikes. Felipe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Madison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Felipe throws out the jab.
Felipe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Felipe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madison.
Felipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Madison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Madison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe misses with a double jab

and Madison counters with a shoot takedown. Felipe fights it but they end up in guard.
Madison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Madison trying to control but Felipe is working from the bottom.
Felipe can't keep his opponent in guard - Madison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Felipe is trying to get back to full guard.
Madison is trying to control the action in half guard but Felipe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stalin Felipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe looks like he's trying to stand up.

Madison seems to be looking for submissions.
Felipe wants to control but Madison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Felipe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madison trying to pass the guard but Felipe defending well.
Madison wants to control but Felipe is keeping him busy.
Felipe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Felipe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madison is one step ahead there.
Jack Madison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Felipe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madison.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Felipe thows a body shot but no joy.
Madison lands with a nice combination. Felipe backs away looking to recover.
Jack Madison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madison lands a nice shot to the body.
Felipe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Felipe throws a combination that misses
and Madison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Felipe misses the target.
Felipe lands a really nice looking cross but Madison seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Madison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Madison lands in his opponent's guard.
Madison advances position into side control!
Madison is looking to take a break and control but Felipe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Felipe struggling a bit here.
Madison controlling the position from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Madison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Madison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Madison!
Jack Madison is the new featherweight champion!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Nieds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ellsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd Nieds had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nieds
vs
Ellsworth

191 cm
22
240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

211 cm
24
261 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Nieds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Ellsworth!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Ellsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellsworth dodges the punch combination from Nieds.
Nieds with a nice cross.
Ellsworth looks for the body kick but Nieds saw that one coming.
Nieds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nieds misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellsworth throws a jab when Nieds was well out of range.
Nieds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellsworth.
Ellsworth shoots in for a takedown but Nieds shows good takedown defense.
Nieds tries to bum rush Ellsworth with a series of wild strikes but Ellsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellsworth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nieds misses with a two punch combination.

Ellsworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nieds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nieds regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellsworth wants to free his trapped foot but Nieds is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth thows a huge punch but Nieds dodges it nicely.
Nieds trying to control from the bottom.

Ellsworth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieds wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Ellsworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nieds's head.
Ellsworth trying to control the action but Nieds is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nieds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nieds slaps away a takedown attempt from Ellsworth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Todd Nieds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ellsworth.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Ellsworth finds it's way through Nieds's defenses.
Nieds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ellsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Nieds moves out of range easily.
Nieds lands a head shot.

Ellsworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ellsworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ellsworth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ellsworth working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieds tries to hold on but Ellsworth postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ellsworth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ellsworth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nieds?
Ellsworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nieds regains half guard.
Ellsworth wants to pass the guard but Nieds is defending well.
Ellsworth throwing shots but Nieds is blocking nicely.

Ellsworth is trying to work for a kimura but Nieds is defending well.
Ellsworth is looking to advance position but Nieds won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds is trying to stand.
Nieds is not content to let Ellsworth control the position.
Ellsworth is thwarting Nieds's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nieds checks a low kick from Ellsworth.

Nieds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ellsworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Nieds has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ellsworth shoots in for a takedown but Nieds shows good takedown defense.
Ellsworth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nieds moves out of range of the body kick.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nieds throws a right and a left that Ellsworth avoids nicely.
Nieds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan Ellsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ellsworth 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.

Nieds kicks Ellsworth off and gets to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ellsworth.
Todd Nieds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellsworth looks for a takedown but Nieds sprawls well.
Nieds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nieds misses with a two punch combination.
Ellsworth lands a jab to Nieds's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nieds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Nieds misses.

Nieds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ellsworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nieds keeping moving, preventing Ellsworth from controlling successfully.
Ellsworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nieds is looking to stand up but Ellsworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Nieds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ellsworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nieds trying to control the position.
Ellsworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nieds swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ellsworth working some strikes from top position.
Nieds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ellsworth wants to control from the top but Nieds keeps moving.
Nieds keeping full guard, as Ellsworth tries to pass.
Nieds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellsworth.
Ellsworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nieds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ellsworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieds is looking to stand up but Ellsworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Ellsworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Nieds is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ellsworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ellsworth throws a strike but Nieds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nieds wants to pass the guard but Ellsworth is keeping the position.
Ellsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nieds is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieds wants to control from the top but Ellsworth keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ellsworth holds on and takes a little breather.
Ellsworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellsworth, not yet.
Ellsworth pulls Nieds in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Ellsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nieds throws a series of punches but Ellsworth moves out of range.
Ellsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellsworth looks for a takedown but Nieds sprawls well.
Nieds leaves Ellsworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nieds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nieds moves out of range as Ellsworth throws a body kick.
No joy there for Nieds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nieds.
Ellsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nieds throws a series of punches but Ellsworth avoids them all with ease.
Ellsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellsworth throws a head kick but Nieds moves out of range.
Nieds fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsworth slips a jab and a cross from Nieds.
Ellsworth moves away from the strike by Nieds.
Ellsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd Nieds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nieds moves out of range as Ellsworth throws a body kick.
Nieds fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Ellsworth.
Nieds moves out of range as Ellsworth strikes.
Some wild striking there from Nieds.
Ellsworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nieds's waist but Nieds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellsworth off to one side.
Todd Nieds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ellsworth.
Nieds throws a body punch but Ellsworth moves out of range.
Todd Nieds is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellsworth throws the kick towards the body but Nieds avoids it.
Ellsworth throws a push kick but Nieds slaps the foot to one side.
Nieds just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellsworth misses with a takedown attempt - Nieds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellsworth is one step ahead there.
Ellsworth wants to pass the guard but Nieds is keeping the position.
Nieds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellsworth is one step ahead there.
Ellsworth throwing strikes but missing.
Nieds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ellsworth.
Nieds 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellsworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ellsworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nieds's waist but Nieds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ellsworth off to one side.
Ellsworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nieds blocks the body kick.
Nieds throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ellsworth scores a takedown into full mount!
Ellsworth throwing strikes here but Nieds is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ellsworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellsworth cracks Nieds with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryan Ellsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nieds regains half guard.
Nieds is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellsworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nieds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ellsworth stalling.
Ellsworth thows a huge punch but Nieds dodges it nicely.
Todd Nieds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Ellsworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellsworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nieds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nieds is trying to control but can't.
Ellsworth controlling the action here.
Ellsworth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Todd Nieds.
I think Ellsworth 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Ellsworth!