SCC 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

karl
vs
Moraes

182 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, cid karl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
karl tries for a takedown but Moraes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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

Moraes is looking for a kimura here.
karl is not content to let Moraes control the position.
Moraes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
karl tries to roll over but Moraes keeps him under control.

Moraes seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
karl is trying to control but can't.
Moraes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for karl!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes wants to take karl's back here but karl is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Moraes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… karl turns into him and now he's in Moraes's guard.

Moraes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and karl defends well.
karl wants to control from the top but Moraes keeps moving.
Moraes wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
karl trying to control but Moraes is working from the bottom.
karl has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
karl connects with a couple of short punches.

Moraes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and karl defends well.
karl chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells karl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

karl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moraes looks gassed!

Moraes pushes a forearm under karl's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, karl is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Moraes!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Bremer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bremer
vs
Nguyen

180 cm
23
172 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

177 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ace Bremer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arana Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen is looking to clinch.

Nguyen has closed the distance and engaged Bremer in a clinch.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but Bremer blocks it.
Nguyen tries to pull guard but Bremer won't allow it.
Nguyen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nguyen avoiding damage.
Nguyen has Bremer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bremer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Nguyen has clasped his hands together around Bremer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Nguyen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bremer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bremer is pushing Nguyen's head away, looking to escape. Nguyen manages to hold on to the position though.
Nguyen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bremer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bremer pushes Nguyen off looking to stand but Nguyen dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen is keen to just control but Bremer is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bremer scores with a jab to the body.
Bremer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ace Bremer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nguyen misses with a head kick.
Nguyen wants to clinch.

Nguyen drives through and clinches with Bremer against the cage.
Nguyen connects with a knee to the head.
Nguyen lands a knee to the head.
Nguyen misses with a knee strike.
Nguyen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bremer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen tries to score a body lock takedown but Bremer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ace Bremer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arana Nguyen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bremer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nguyen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nguyen pushes off an throws an elbow but Bremer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nguyen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nguyen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nguyen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bremer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nguyen stalls.
Nguyen landing knees to the body.
Nguyen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nguyen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bremer regains guard immediately.
Bremer wants to stand and escape but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nguyen postures up in Bremer's guard and throws a big left but Bremer blocks it.
Bremer is looking to stand up but Nguyen isn't so interested in that idea.

Nguyen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bremer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nguyen, into his guard.
Bremer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nguyen is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremer is one step ahead there.
Bremer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bremer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nguyen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bremer is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bremer misses with a few strikes there.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bremer as he avoids it easily.
Nguyen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nguyen tries to land a front kick but Bremer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bremer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bremer stuffs the takedown.
Bremer throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nguyen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ace Bremer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bremer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bremer keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Bremer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nguyen in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen moves forwards but Bremer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Bremer misses.
Bremer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bremer throws a right and a left that Nguyen avoids nicely.

Nguyen closes the distance and pushes Bremer back into the cage.

Nguyen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nguyen stops Bremer from getting back to his feet.
Nguyen trying to control the action but Bremer is working from the bottom.
Nguyen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bremer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bremer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nguyen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nguyen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguyen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bremer is trying to stand.
Nguyen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bremer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nguyen.
Bremer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nguyen on the ground.
Bremer tries to buck Nguyen off but he can't manage it.
Nguyen dominating with strikes here.
Nguyen unloads with some shots from mount but Bremer bucks and avoids them well.

Nguyen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bremer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nguyen is looking to take a break and control but Bremer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremer defending against the ground and pound.

Nguyen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bremer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
Bremer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nguyen working the ground and pound but Bremer is defending the strikes.
Nguyen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Nguyen or perhaps it was just good defense by Bremer which made him look bad.
Ace Bremer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arana Nguyen.
Bremer clobbers Nguyen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bremer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nguyen throws a sloppy head kick and Bremer moves out of range easily.
Bremer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bremer cracks Nguyen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nguyen misses with the combination.
Bremer fails to land with a series of punches.
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bremer throws a hook but Nguyen blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Bremer finds it's way through Nguyen's defenses.
Nguyen misses with a wild combination.
Nguyen cracks a nice hook into Bremer's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arana Nguyen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bremer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nguyen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bremer scores with a punch to the head.
Bremer lands a jab to Nguyen's midsection.
Nguyen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bremer.
Arana Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bremer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bremer counters with a series of strikes. Nguyen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bremer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nguyen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but Bremer blocks with his arms.
Nguyen slowing the pace effectively.
Nguyen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bremer prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Bremer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bremer can't break the clinch.
Bremer being controlled against the cage.
Nguyen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bremer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nguyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bremer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ace Bremer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arana Nguyen.
Nguyen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bremer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bremer tests Nguyen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bremer swats away the attempt to clinch by Nguyen.
Bremer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bremer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bremer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bremer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Bremer. That snapped Nguyen's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen takes one to the chin there.
Nguyen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nguyen jabs at Bremer's body.
Bremer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Bremer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nguyen has time to react.
Bremer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bremer lands a jab to the nose.
Bremer scores with a hook to the body. Nguyen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Bremer does it's job there.
Bremer digs a good hook to Nguyen's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bremer.
Nguyen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bremer catches Nguyen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bremer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nguyen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bremer cracks Nguyen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bremer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bremer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Nguyen. That snapped Bremer's head back.
Bremer tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bremer keeps the fight on the outside.
Bremer cracks Nguyen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arana Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen fails to land the takedown.
Bremer lands the left hand.

Nguyen clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nguyen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nguyen prevents Bremer from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen leaning against his opponent.
Bremer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bremer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nguyen has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nguyen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bremer's brow.
Nguyen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bremer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ace Bremer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bremer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bremer tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Bremer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nguyen 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arana Nguyen!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dele Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hammer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Deftones - Prince. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hammer
vs
Obasi

202 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Knockout Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dele Obasi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammer moves into range and clinches up with Obasi.
Hammer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obasi backwards.
Obasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Obasi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Obasi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Obasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Obasi is trying to ground and pound but Hammer uses the momentary lack of control by Obasi to regain half guard.
Hammer is looking to control Obasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammer avoid being mounted?
Hammer is in trouble now - Obasi has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obasi throwing strikes here but Hammer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hammer is working to get back to half guard.
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control but Obasi is having none of it.
Hammer is looking to improve his position but Obasi isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Obasi avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Obasi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Obasi thowing shots but they're missing.
Obasi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Obasi controlling his opponent.

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.
Obasi avoids the attempt from Hammer to control.
Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Obasi has a good base and remains in mount.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Obasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obasi trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Obasi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hammer looks a forlorn figure.
Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Obasi has control of Hammer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hammer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hammer tries to hold on but Obasi postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Obasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammer tries to reverse the position but Obasi maintains control.
Hammer tries to hold on but Obasi pushes him away.
Hammer is bucking up trying to escape but Obasi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
Hammer tries to hold on but Obasi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is working to get back to half guard.
Obasi trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
Obasi dominating with strikes here.
Obasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hammer?
Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Obasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hammer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Obasi working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer tries to reverse the position but Obasi maintains control.
Hammer wants to control but Obasi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Obasi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammer sprawls well initially but Obasi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammer trying to hold on to Obasi's head to control him but Obasi postures up.
Obasi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hammer reverses the position - he's now on top in Obasi's guard.
Obasi wants to stand and escape but Hammer is having none of it.

Obasi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Hammer frees his head nicely. Oh but Obasi has switched to an armbar! Hammer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dele Obasi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McKormac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Sayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayer has chosen Don't Let Me Fall as his entrance music. Josh McKormac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hassan Sayer's chin.

McKormac
vs
Sayer

150 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McKormac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sayer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sayer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sayer can't do much from the bottom here.
McKormac working the head and body with strikes.
McKormac scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKormac lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Sayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McKormac working the body and head with strikes.
Sayer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McKormac off and has taken his back!

Sayer is persistently looking for the submission but McKormac is defending it well.
McKormac rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McKormac could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

McKormac actively working from the bottom here.

McKormac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayer pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKormac is trying to get back to full guard.
McKormac gets full guard.

McKormac is looking for a triangle but Sayer pushes his legs off easily.

McKormac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sayer defends well.
McKormac is breathing heavily.

McKormac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sayer defends well.
Sayer trying to control but McKormac is working from the bottom.
Sayer stands up over McKormac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

McKormac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McKormac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Sayer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

McKormac throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sayer escapes and throws McKormac's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Sayer is trying to get an arm triangle but McKormac is defending well.
McKormac sneaks back into half guard.

McKormac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sayer 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayer is trying to control the action in half guard but McKormac is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sayer throwing shots but McKormac is blocking nicely.

McKormac looking for submissions off his back.

Sayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKormac defending well though.

McKormac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayer pulls his head out easily.

McKormac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKormac swats away the attempt to clinch by Sayer.
Sayer tries to clinch up.
Sayer tries to clinch but McKormac moves out of range.
Sayer misses with a takedown

so McKormac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McKormac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McKormac postures up and lands a big shot to Sayer's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKormac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McKormac distracts Sayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sayer working for a triangle but McKormac defends it easily.
McKormac cracks Sayer with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McKormac gets a takedown into half guard.
McKormac 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.
McKormac scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McKormac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McKormac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKormac working the head and body with strikes.
Sayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sayer taking some punishment here, with McKormac in his half guard.
McKormac working over Sayer with some ground and pound. Sayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Sayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKormac lands strikes from half guard.
Sayer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKormac working over Sayer with some ground and pound. Sayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sayer taking some punishment here, with McKormac in his half guard.
McKormac working Sayer over with strikes.
McKormac drops an elbow to the side of Sayer's head.
McKormac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McKormac lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKormac slips a nice elbow through Sayer's hands, connecting with Sayer's forehead.
McKormac winds up and cracks Sayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKormac lands strikes from half guard.
Sayer has hold of McKormac's hands but McKormac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McKormac working the head and body with strikes.
McKormac 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.
McKormac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McKormac winds up and cracks Sayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKormac 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sayer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKormac scores with a couple of nice shots.

Sayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKormac pulls his head out easily.
Sayer taking some punishment here, with McKormac in his half guard.
McKormac seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McKormac working over Sayer with some ground and pound. Sayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKormac lands a nice short elbow.
McKormac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKormac 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.
McKormac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sayer has hold of McKormac's hands but McKormac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McKormac lands with a punch from half guard.

Sayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKormac pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKormac lands a nice short elbow.
Sayer wants to control but McKormac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from McKormac there.
McKormac lands strikes from half guard.
McKormac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sayer has hold of McKormac's hands but McKormac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from McKormac.
McKormac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McKormac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKormac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sayer has hold of McKormac's hands but McKormac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McKormac is nestled in close to Sayer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sayer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKormac drops an elbow to the side of Sayer's head.

That's four 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.
McKormac swats away the attempt to clinch by Sayer.

Sayer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKormac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Sayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKormac distracts Sayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKormac is aware though and is defending well.
McKormac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKormac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKormac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh McKormac dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McKormac drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

McKormac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKormac has managed to get both his arms back between Sayer's legs - danger averted.
McKormac is in close to Sayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKormac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKormac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sayer has his foot on McKormac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKormac works his way back into a safe position though.
McKormac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McKormac cracks Sayer with a solid left hand.
McKormac working some strikes from top position.
McKormac is in close to Sayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Sayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKormac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKormac distracts Sayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McKormac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKormac working some strikes from top position.
McKormac with a nice head shot there.
McKormac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McKormac is working Sayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McKormac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKormac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McKormac lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKormac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McKormac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKormac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayer's head.

Sayer working for a triangle but McKormac defends it easily.

Sayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKormac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKormac defends it easily.
Josh McKormac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKormac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKormac scoring with some ground and pound.
McKormac is in close to Sayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKormac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McKormac working some strikes from top position.
McKormac lands a couple of elbows.

Sayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKormac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McKormac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McKormac with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKormac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayer's head.
Sayer trying to control the position.

Sayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKormac scoring with some ground and pound.
McKormac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McKormac lands a couple of digs.
McKormac cracks Sayer with a solid left hand.

Sayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKormac defends it easily.
McKormac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKormac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sayer can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKormac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayer's head.
McKormac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Sayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKormac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKormac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKormac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayer's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKormac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Sayer pushes a forearm under McKormac's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McKormac is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hassan Sayer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Magee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magee has chosen Ghost And Stuff as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Riseman
vs
Magee

189 cm
23
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Magee!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magee shoots in looking for a takedown. Riseman tries to sprawl out of it but Magee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riseman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riseman tries to clinch up.
Riseman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riseman wants it to stay on the feet.
Riseman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riseman is looking to clinch.
Riseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riseman is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riseman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magee shoots in but no luck this time.
Jonathan Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Magee.
Magee swats away the attempt to clinch by Riseman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riseman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riseman as he avoids it easily.
Riseman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magee keeps the fight on the outside.
Riseman tries to clinch up but Magee circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Riseman. No joy for Magee on that attempt.
Magee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riseman but Riseman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magee keeps the fight on the outside.
Riseman tries to clinch but Magee moves out of range.

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.
Magee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riseman wants to clinch.
Magee tries to clinch but Riseman is having none of it.
Riseman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonathan Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riseman throws a sloppy head kick and Magee moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magee.
Riseman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magee counters with a two punch combo.
Riseman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Magee counters with a shoot takedown. Riseman fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman wants to stand up but Magee is controlling him.
Magee wants to control from the top but Riseman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magee wants to pass the guard but Riseman is keeping the position.
Magee wants to control from the top but Riseman keeps moving.
Riseman wants to sweep but no luck.
Magee won't allow Riseman to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magee trying to control the position from guard on top but Riseman 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.
Riseman clinches but Magee breaks the clinch

and Magee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riseman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riseman looking for a sweep. Not yet Riseman, not yet.
Magee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magee wants to get up but he can't break Riseman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Riseman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Magee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riseman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Riseman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riseman wants it to stay on the feet.

Riseman forces Magee back against the cage and clinches.
Riseman prevents the takedown attempt.
Riseman lands a knee to the head.
Riseman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Magee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riseman smiles and moves away.
Jonathan Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Magee.
Magee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman wants to clinch but Magee slips to the side
and Magee counters with a right hand to the body.

Riseman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riseman with a knee to the head.
Magee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riseman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Magee is breathing heavily.

Riseman pushes Magee up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riseman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magee fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Riseman.
Magee takes a knee right on the jaw!

Riseman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riseman is looking to clinch but Magee is avoiding it.
Magee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riseman tries to clinch

and Magee counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Riseman kicks Magee off and gets to his feet.
Riseman tries to clinch up but Magee circles away and keeps his distance.
Riseman is looking to clinch but Magee is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riseman tries to clinch but Magee moves out of range.
Riseman wants to clinch up but Magee keeps it at a distance.
Magee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riseman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magee somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riseman clinches but Magee breaks the clinch

and Magee counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Riseman pushes Magee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riseman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riseman fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riseman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riseman circles away.
Magee fails with a takedown attempt.
Riseman lands a high kick!

Riseman closes the distance and clinches.
Riseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Riseman lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Riseman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Riseman.
Riseman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riseman throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Riseman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magee swats away the attempt to clinch by Riseman.

Riseman clinches up against the cage.
Riseman connects with a knee to the head.
Riseman crunches a lovely knee into Magee's ribcage.
Riseman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magee.
Riseman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Riseman manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Riseman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Riseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Magee circles away.
Magee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riseman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riseman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magee swats away the attempt to clinch by Riseman.
No luck for Magee with that takedown attempt.
Riseman moves in looking to clinch but Magee pushes him off.
Riseman tries to clinch but Magee is having none of it.
Riseman is looking to clinch but Magee is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Riseman. No joy for Magee on that attempt.
Jonathan Riseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Magee.
Riseman lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magee avoids the head kick by Riseman.
Riseman throws a nice head kick!
Riseman moves in looking to clinch but Magee pushes him off.
Riseman tries to clinch up.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses.

Magee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riseman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magee is pushing down on Riseman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riseman is fighting to maintain full guard but Magee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magee is keen to just control but Riseman is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riseman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magee is nestled in close to Riseman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riseman wants to improve his position but Magee is controlling well.
Jack Magee has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Riseman!
Riseman is trying to stand up.
Riseman wants to control but Magee is having none of it.
Magee controlling the pace for now.
Magee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riseman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riseman tries to get out of the position.

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.
Riseman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riseman is working hard here to advance position.
Magee lands a heavy elbow.
Magee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Riseman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Magee has the hooks in. Riseman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magee cracks Riseman with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Riseman from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Riseman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riseman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Riseman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zlo Dokraja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dokraja
vs
Stephens

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zlo Dokraja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dokraja defends it nicely.
Stephens tries to close the distance and clinch but Dokraja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Dokraja.
Stephens dives in and grabs Dokraja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dokraja pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Dokraja sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zlo Dokraja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stephens.
Stephens tries to clinch up.
Dokraja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dokraja stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephens. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokraja tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens.
Dokraja throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dokraja as Stephens shoots in.
Dokraja throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Stephens tries to clinch but Dokraja is having none of it.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. Dokraja tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dokraja manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stephens tries to clinch up but Dokraja circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephens wants to clinch up but Dokraja keeps it at a distance.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Dokraja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.

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.
Dokraja swinging wildly here.
Dokraja misses with a two punch combination.
Dokraja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dokraja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.
Dokraja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dokraja throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Dokraja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stephens.

Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens is working for takedown but Dokraja is calmly controlling the position for now.

Dokraja breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens tries to clinch there but Dokraja circles away.
Dokraja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephens throws a combination that misses
and Dokraja counters with a left and a right that stings Stephens.
Stephens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephens tries to clinch there but Dokraja circles away.
Dokraja throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Dokraja misses with a wild combination.
Dokraja is breathing heavily.
Dokraja throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Dokraja circles away easily
and Dokraja counters with a series of strikes. Stephens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stephens is looking to clinch but Dokraja is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens dodges the punch combination from Dokraja.
Dokraja lands a nice hook to Stephens's body. Stephens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dokraja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stephens on the side of the head.
Dokraja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stephens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dokraja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Stephens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stephens pushing down on Dokraja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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

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

Dokraja misses with a combination

and Stephens counters with a single leg into guard. Dokraja didn't expect that.
Dokraja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dokraja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stephens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Stephens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dokraja wants to stand and escape but Stephens is having none of it.

Stephens has gone for a leg lock! Dokraja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stephens's guard.

Stephens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dokraja defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokraja has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stephens is proving hard to escape from.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Dokraja wanted to stand there but Stephens had control of the position.

Stephens is looking for a triangle but Dokraja pushes his legs off easily.
Dokraja wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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.
Stephens 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.
Dokraja wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.

Dokraja gets to his feet - Stephens follows without any prompting.
Dokraja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Dokraja misses.
Dokraja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stephens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dokraja won't be happy with that.

Stephens tries for a kimura but Dokraja is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokraja pushes Stephens away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stephens gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokraja tries to improve position but can't.
Dokraja is working hard here to advance position.

Stephens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dokraja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dokraja tries to improve position but can't.

Stephens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dokraja wants to control but Stephens postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stephens swings around for an armbar but Dokraja sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stephens's guard.

Dokraja stands and steps away. Stephens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stephens clinches but Dokraja breaks the clinch
and Dokraja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stephens misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dokraja!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stephens tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dokraja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dokraja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stephens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dokraja throws a left and a right that both miss

and Stephens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Dokraja.
Dokraja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stephens wants a takedown.
Dokraja prevents the takedown attempt.

Stephens gets a trip takedown into half guard.

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

Stephens wants to work for an arm triangle but Dokraja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dokraja trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dokraja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Dokraja pulls Stephens in close to prevent any damage.

Stephens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dokraja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dokraja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dokraja!
Stephens is looking to reverse the position.

Dokraja decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stephens to his feet.
Dokraja lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokraja throws a combination that misses

and Stephens counters with a single leg into guard. Dokraja didn't expect that.
John Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dokraja has his feet on Stephens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokraja cracks Stephens with an open hand slap.
Dokraja misses with a two punch combination.
Stephens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zlo Dokraja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stephens has closed the distance and engaged Dokraja in a clinch.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Dokraja won't allow it.
Zlo Dokraja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Stephens.
Dokraja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stephens.
Dokraja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens tries to circle away but Dokraja has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dokraja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stephens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dokraja's efforts to push away.
Dokraja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dokraja working hard to break the clinch.
Dokraja works on Stephens's body with a couple of short punches.
Dokraja wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Dokraja won't allow it.
Stephens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Dokraja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dokraja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dokraja cracks Stephens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dokraja goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stephens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dokraja misses with the combination.
Stephens fails with the takedown
and Dokraja counters with a three punch combo that has Stephens backing up. Stephens nods at Dokraja to acknowledge the strikes.
Dokraja works Stephens's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zlo Dokraja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dokraja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlo Dokraja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Stinson
vs
France

180 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

203 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinson looks for the body kick but France saw that one coming.
Stinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
France blocks a head kick by Stinson.
France misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stinson throws a leg kick but France checks it.
Stinson throws a head kick but France moves out of range.
France looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stinson tries to close the distance and clinch but France swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stinson throws a head kick but France moves out of range.

France clinches with his opponent.
France unloads a knee to the mid-section.
France using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stinson tries to pull guard but France won't allow it.
France pressing his opponent against the cage.
France lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
France lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Barney Stinson has been cut.
France connects with a knee to the head.
France holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from France on the inside.

France breaks from the clinch.
France scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
France swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stinson lands with a kick to the temple. France shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
France looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stinson doesn't manage to clinch there - France circles away.
A big left from France misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
France avoids the head kick by Stinson.
Stinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from France misses
and Stinson counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from France does no damage.
France looks gassed!
France is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stinson throws a head kick but France moves out of range.

France clinches up against the cage.
France connects with a knee to the head.
France lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stinson backwards.
France lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Stinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
France digs a right hand into Stinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stinson's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from France.
France connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
France using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but France has him pressed against the cage.
France content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. France smiles and moves away.
France throws a series of punches but Stinson avoids them all with ease.
France has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stinson.
Stinson wants to clinch.
Stinson tries to clinch up but France circles away and keeps his distance.
France fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
France circles away from the clinch attempt.
France takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
France lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Stinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Stinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from France.
Stinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ron France seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
France avoids the head kick by Stinson.
France stuffs the takedown attempt from Stinson. Stinson gets slowly back to his feet.
France moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron France dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Stinson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stinson throws a head kick but France moves out of range.
France chopping away at his opponent's legs.
France avoids the head kick by Stinson.
France swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stinson counters with a low kick, right behind France 's knee.
France bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stinson's head.
France tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stinson was well out of range. Poor timing from France.
A head kick misses from Stinson.
Stinson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
France is breathing heavily.
France lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Stinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stinson lands with a cross.
Stinson throws a leg kick
and France counters with a series of strikes. Stinson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
France misses with a double jab
and Stinson counters with a head kick. That will keep France thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
France uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stinson.
France blocks a head kick by Stinson.
A head kick by Stinson misses
and France counters with a two punch combo.
Stinson staying out of range there.
Stinson tries to close the distance and clinch but France swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ron France is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
France with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
France tries to clinch but Stinson moves out of range.
Stinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stinson shoots in looking for a takedown. France tries to sprawl out of it but Stinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. France manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
France throws out a loose jab but Stinson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
France avoids the body shot from Stinson.
France throws a right and a left that both miss.
France is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

France forces Stinson back against the cage and clinches.
Stinson tries to break the clinch but France is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from France.
France is stalling here.
France tries to land a knee to the head but Stinson blocks with his arms.
Stinson tries to break the clinch but France is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
France is trying to force a seperation but Stinson has the dominant position.
Stinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as France walks away with a smile on his face. Stinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
France circles away from the clinch attempt.
France keeps the fight on the outside.
Stinson misses with a head kick.
Stinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

France breaks from the clinch.
Stinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses France's sensitive parts.
France throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stinson throws a sloppy head kick
and France counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
France avoids the head kick by Stinson.
Stinson throws a sloppy head kick and France moves out of range easily.
France tries to bum rush Stinson with a series of wild strikes but Stinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stinson throws a shot to the body.

France has Stinson up against the cage in a clinch.
France has Stinson pressed against the cage, preventing Stinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

France breaks the clinch.
France misses with a straight right.
France fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ron France will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barney Stinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

France blocks a head kick by Stinson.
France blocks a head kick by Stinson.
No joy there for France, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
France keeps the fight on the outside.
France blocks a low kick nicely.
Stinson misses with a head kick.
Stinson shoots for a takedown but France saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
France stuffs the takedown attempt from Stinson. Stinson gets slowly back to his feet.
France wants to slow Stinson down by chopping away at his legs.
France takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France throws a hook but Stinson blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stinson checks a leg kick.
Stinson misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
France moves out of range of the body kick from Stinson.
France tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
France misses with a double jab.
France throws a head kick that half lands.
Stinson shoots in for a double leg but France sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Stinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
France throws a leg kick
and Stinson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stinson throws a head kick that France semi-blocks.
Stinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by France.
Stinson throws a right hand that France ducks under and follows up with a left that France also avoids with ease.
Stinson throws a nice head kick!
France thows a leg kick but Stinson checks it
and Stinson counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
France wants to clinch up but Stinson keeps it at a distance.
France waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stinson.
No joy there for France, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
France falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stinson counters with a big head kick but France shrugs it off.
France swinging wildly here.
Stinson is looking to clinch but France is avoiding it.
France stuffs the takedown.
Stinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

France clinches up against the cage.
France tries to land knees in the clinch but Stinson avoids the damage to the body.
France keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stinson's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
France digs a right hand underneath Stinson's ribcage. Stinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
France has Stinson pressed against the cage, preventing Stinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stinson tries to break the clinch but France is controlling the position.

France breaks the clinch.
Stinson looks to clinch
and France cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stinson misses with a looping left.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
France looking to throw knees to the head but Stinson is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, France scores with a nice short uppercut.
France scores with a shoulder strike.
Stinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barney Stinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stinson tries to break the clinch but France is controlling the position.

France pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stinson tries to clinch up.
Stinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
France misses with a double jab
letting Stinson counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stinson is defended easily by France.
France tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stinson was well out of range. Poor timing from France.
Ron France is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
France avoids the head kick by Stinson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron France.
Well France has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron France!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brando Braganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brando Braganza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Braganza
vs
Storm

177 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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, Brando Braganza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braganza wants to clinch.
Braganza looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Storm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Storm controlling the pace for now.
Storm thowing shots but they're missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm punching from mount but Braganza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Braganza is holding on tight.
Braganza can't escape the position.
Storm controlling from the full mount.
Storm punching from mount but Braganza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Storm throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Storm there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Storm controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Storm landing strikes from the mount.
Storm sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Storm working the ground and pound effectively.
Braganza is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Braganza has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Storm gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A combination from Storm does no damage.

Storm scores a takedown into full mount!
Storm with shots to the head and body - Braganza looks very uncomfortable down there.
Braganza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storm with shots to the head and body - Braganza looks very uncomfortable down there.
Storm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Braganza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm controlling from mount.
Storm lands a big shot there that rocks Braganza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Storm landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braganza blocking the ground and pound.
Storm throwing strikes here but Braganza is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Storm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Braganza's guard.

Storm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Storm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Storm pushing down on Braganza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Storm slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Storm frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Storm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Storm controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is landing with some decent strikes but Braganza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Storm controlling the position easily from mount.
Storm misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Storm controlling his opponent.

Storm gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Braganza swivels and escapes.

Storm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Storm gets to his feet - Braganza follows without any prompting.

Storm pushes Braganza up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Braganza fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Storm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Braganza wants to get back to full guard but Storm has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Storm unloading with bombs!
Jim Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Storm stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Braganza moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.

Storm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Braganza's half guard.
Storm content to control rather than advance.
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Storm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Storm moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm moves into full mount!
Storm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braganza tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Storm stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Storm instigates a clinch.
Storm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Braganza walks away with a smile on his face. Storm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Storm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Braganza wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Braganza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Braganza's head.
Storm moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm slows the pace down.

Storm tries for a kimura but Braganza is defending well.

Storm is working to tighten is grip on Braganza's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Braganza has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Storm is really squeezing tight and eventually Braganza passes out! Storm breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Storm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ted Nugent's Stranglehold. Eric Rogers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rogers
vs
Kim

177 cm
18
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Rogers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Kim!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Kim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into rage.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Rogers is working for a kimura but Kim is defending it quite comfortably.
Kim is positioning himself well to prevent Rogers advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers prevents Kim from improving his position.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim is controlling Rogers's trapped leg to prevent Rogers from advancing to side control.

Rogers is working for a kimura but Kim is defending it quite comfortably.
Kim is looking to improve his position.

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.

Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers preventing the sweep.

Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rogers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rogers is breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Kim catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kim!
A left lands for Kim.
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kim is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kim connects with a jab.
Kim cracks Rogers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Kim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kim scores with a one two! Rogers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kim connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rogers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Rogers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kim wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Kim moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kim 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.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Rogers tries for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Kim is looking to reverse the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric Rogers!
Eric Rogers is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

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

Jackson
vs
Hero

187 cm
19
204 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Hero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero is looking to land body kicks.
Hero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like The Hero has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero misses with a double jab.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Hero back into the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Hero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Hero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
Hero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Hero's defenses.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Hero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is looking to wear down Hero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Hero checks it.
Hero throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Hero.
Hero takes one to the chin there.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Hero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A jab from Hero finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.
Hero blocks a jab.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hero counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Hero.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Hero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson slips a straight right by Hero.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Hero throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hero lands with a right hand.
Hero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Hero lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Hero lands with an overhand left.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Hero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Hero.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Hero finds it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Hero.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hero ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hero thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Hero scores with a decent looking hook.

Hero lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Hero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero throws an overhand right that has Jackson reeling! Hero follows up with more punches and Jackson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Hero!
The Hero is the new light heavyweight champion!