SCC 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Harmonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ricardo
vs
Harmonic

195 cm
19
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Harmonic!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmonic checks a leg kick.
Harmonic keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricardo shoots in for a takedown but Harmonic shows good takedown defense.
Ricardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ricardo throws a low kick, looking for Harmonic's leg but Harmonic calmly moves out of range.
Ricardo fails to land the takedown.

Ricardo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harmonic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harmonic advances position into side control!

Harmonic is trying to get an arm triangle but Ricardo is defending well.

Harmonic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Harmonic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harmonic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep.

Harmonic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ricardo, who protects the arm well.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep.

Harmonic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ricardo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ricardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.

Harmonic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ricardo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ricardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Harmonic tries for a kimura but Ricardo is defending well.
Ricardo sneaks back into half guard.

Ricardo actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricardo is breathing heavily.

Harmonic seems to be working for a kimura but Ricardo defends the submission attempt.

Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harmonic pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.

Ricardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Harmonic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Harmonic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ricardo defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Harmonic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ricardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harmonic.

Ricardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ricardo looking for submissions off his back.
Ricardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Harmonic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ricardo is just riding it out for now. Harmonic eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Harmonic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ricardo misses with a takedown

and Harmonic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ricardo's guard.
Harmonic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phil Harmonic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genzo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crimson Rayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Rayne

172 cm
19
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Genzo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crimson Rayne!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Rayne as Smith shoots in.
Rayne throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.

Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rayne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rayne for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Genzo Smith.
Rayne throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Rayne scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Genzo Smith has been cut.
Rayne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith thows a huge punch but Rayne dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working over Rayne with some ground and pound. Rayne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Rayne from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Genzo Smith.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith is taking a breather. Rayne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Rayne defends it.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Rayne dodges it nicely.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rayne reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rayne looks gassed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genzo Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genzo Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rayne tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rayne is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Genzo Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rayne throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith dives in and grabs Rayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rayne pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rayne did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Genzo Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Rayne is in trouble!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith content just to control the position here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Genzo Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith works his way into side control.
Smith is staying tight to Rayne's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rayne on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genzo Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Genzo Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rayne is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Rayne circles away and we're back to standing.

Rayne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rayne wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Genzo Smith.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rayne's waist but Rayne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Rayne throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
Smith is putting a hurting on Rayne here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Genzo Smith.
Rayne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rayne wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genzo Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Rayne, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Rayne against the cage but Rayne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Rayne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rayne swinging wildly here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Rayne shows good takedown defense.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rayne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Rayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rayne pinned against the cage. Rayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rayne connects with a high kick.
Rayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rayne slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayne throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rayne.
Crimson Rayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rayne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Rayne's face as Smith controls the position.
Genzo Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genzo Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Williams
vs
Bourne

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
284 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remo Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Remo Williams has been cut.
Bourne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Bourne.
Williams wants to clinch.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourne cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourne.
Williams defending well as Bourne loads up on a big left hand.
Williams blocks a jab.
Bourne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bourne throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Bourne misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourne.
Bourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bourne misses with a few strikes there.
Bourne throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourne.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourne connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Bourne misses its intended target.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourne connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Bourne circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Remo Williams's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses the shot to the body.

Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams has Bourne pressed against the cage, preventing Bourne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bourne blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Williams.
Williams has Bourne pressed against the cage, preventing Bourne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bourne prevents a body shot from Williams.
The referee calls for Williams to work.
Williams seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Williams lands a body shot.
Bourne tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Bourne misses with the head strike.
Bourne takes a shot to the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams has Bourne pressed against the cage.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Bourne's head.
Bourne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams is leaning against Bourne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Bourne looks gassed!
Williams leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Bourne's ribcage. Bourne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Williams.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Remo Williams.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourne throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourne slips under a jab.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Bourne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Bourne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Remo Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bourne drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bourne lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Bourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Bourne cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourne.
Williams is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bourne's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bourne looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bourne.
Bourne connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourne.
Bourne connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Bourne works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams with a jab.
Bourne tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourne lands with a right hand.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Bourne moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
A jab from Bourne finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Bourne looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Bourne misses the shot to the body.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourne.
Bourne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourne looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams avoids the body shot from Bourne.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bourne misses the shot to the body.
Bourne jabs at Williams's body.
Bourne scores with a nice right hand.
John Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourne tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Bourne's shoulder, as Bourne tries to avoid the shot.
Bourne misses with a double jab
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John Bourne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bourne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Bourne fails to land with a series of punches.
Bourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bourne throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourne lands a jab-cross combination.
Bourne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourne. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourne.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bourne lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourne.
Bourne misses with a few strikes there.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams lands a jab to Bourne's midsection.
Bourne is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams throws a series of punches but Bourne moves out of range.
Bourne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Bourne's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Williams.
Williams slips a jab from Bourne.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remo Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Remo Williams's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bourne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams wants to clinch up but Bourne keeps it at a distance.
Bourne throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Williams has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Bourne is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams works on Bourne's body with a couple of short punches.
Remo Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stalling the fight.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bourne backwards.
Good body shot from Williams.
Williams digs a right hand into Bourne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourne's gas tank.
Williams is stalling here.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams has Bourne pressed against the cage, preventing Bourne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Bourne takes a shot to the head.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bourne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Bourne struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams pushes Bourne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bourne's brow.
Williams gets through Bourne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourne.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourne.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
The referee is keeping an eye on Williams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Bourne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bourne being controlled against the cage.
Williams blocks a body shot from Bourne.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Bourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bourne blocks an uppercut.
Bourne tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourne misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Williams.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remo Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remo Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Death (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topher McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hades Death has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Death
vs
McMahon

195 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

210 cm
23
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hades Death!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Topher McMahon!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McMahon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McMahon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Death working some strikes from top position.
Death loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Death has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Death landing some decent shots from guard.
Death is looking to work some ground and pound but McMahon has wrist control.
Death postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Death with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Death working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McMahon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Death is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Death's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Death connects with a couple of short punches.
Death works over McMahon with some ground and pound from guard.
Death makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Death lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Death postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Death slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMahon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Death landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Death scoring with punches and elbows.
Death is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMahon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Death connects with a decent elbow.
Death landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Death in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Death lands a few punches from side control.
Death in side control lands a decent elbow.
McMahon is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Death's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Death is chipping away with strikes.
Death lands an elbow.
Death tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McMahon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Death winds up and cracks McMahon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Death is nestled in close to McMahon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McMahon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Death sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McMahon defending well though.
Death lands with a punch from half guard.
Death thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McMahon's head.
McMahon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Death takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death is nestled in close to McMahon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McMahon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Death scores with a couple of nice shots.
McMahon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Death.
Death winds up and cracks McMahon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Death scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Death throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McMahon tries to get to full guard but Death has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Death connects with a nice short shot to McMahon's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Death connects with a nice short shot to McMahon's temple.
Death thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMahon pushes Death off looking to stand but Death dives back in and keeps control.

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.
Death scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Death throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McMahon tries to clinch but Death moves out of range.
McMahon throws a jab but it's blocked by Death.

Death clinches with his opponent.
Death is looking to break free of the clinch but McMahon has double underhooks.

McMahon breaks the clinch.

Death darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McMahon wants to get back to full guard.
Death thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Death thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMahon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Death.
Death throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McMahon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Death.
McMahon wants to clinch.

Death gets a takedown into half guard.
Death prevents McMahon from improving his position.
McMahon has hold of Death's hands but Death slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McMahon wants to improve his position but Death is controlling well.
Death is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McMahon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Death scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMahon is looking to improve his position.
Death drops an elbow to the side of McMahon's head.
McMahon pushes Death off looking to stand but Death dives back in and keeps control.
McMahon trying to control from the bottom.
Death working over McMahon with some ground and pound. McMahon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McMahon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Death postures up in McMahon's guard and throws a big left but McMahon blocks it.
Death stands and throws McMahon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Death is putting a hurting on McMahon here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon regains half guard.
McMahon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McMahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Death.
McMahon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Death looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Death not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McMahon is trying to stand back up but Death is controlling him
Nice strikes from Death there.
Death missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McMahon tries to clinch but Death is having none of it.
McMahon circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMahon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Death shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McMahon pinned against the cage. McMahon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Death fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hades Death. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Death moves in looking to clinch but McMahon pushes him off.
Death avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McMahon stuffs the takedown.
McMahon tries to bum rush Death with a series of wild strikes but Death uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McMahon throws a series of punches but Death avoids them all with ease.

Death instigates a clinch.

McMahon manages to break the clinch.

Death closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Death in side control lands a decent elbow.
McMahon defending against the ground and pound.
McMahon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McMahon is pushing Death's head away, looking to escape. Death manages to hold on to the position though.
Death working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Death works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McMahon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Death prevents McMahon from escaping the position.
McMahon regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Death lands a nice short elbow.
Death throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Death lands a nice short elbow.
McMahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Death.
McMahon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Death scores with a couple of nice shots.
McMahon is trying to get back to full guard.
Death thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McMahon to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Death dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Death.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Death.
Death working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Death misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Death working the head and body with strikes.
Death creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Death cracks McMahon with a big right hand but McMahon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Death lands a nice forearm strike.
McMahon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Death working away.
McMahon sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Death lands with a punch from half guard.
Death is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McMahon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Death.
Death throwing shots but McMahon is blocking nicely.
Death looks to land a strike but McMahon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Death lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Death thows a big elbow that misses.
Death might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Death lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Death's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Death is pushing down on McMahon's leg trying to pass to half guard. McMahon is fighting to maintain full guard but Death has managed to sneak the leg through.
Death looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McMahon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McMahon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Death prevents McMahon from improving his position.
McMahon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McMahon.
McMahon is trying to control the position but Death postures up.
Death preventing the sweep.
Death keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McMahon's head.
Death cracks McMahon with a solid left hand.
Death landing with the ground and pound.
Hades Death overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Death thows a big elbow that misses.
Death stopping the sweep attempt from McMahon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death lands a couple of elbows.
Death looking to pass the guard.
McMahon working a defensive guard here.
Death throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Death shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McMahon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Death changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McMahon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McMahon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Death works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon wants to control but Death postures up.
Death connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McMahon some visible discomfort.
Death working the body and head with strikes.
McMahon wants to get back to his feet but Death drags him back down.
Death lands some shots froms side control.
Death landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Death looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McMahon is avoiding damage well.
Death in side control lands a decent elbow.
McMahon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Death looks up at the clock and then as McMahon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Death smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Topher McMahon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Death creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hades Death!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Henning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henning comes to the cage accompanied by In For the Count ( Perfect Twist). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Henning
vs
Van Gogh

191 cm
23
224 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Henning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Van Gogh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Gogh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henning is able to avoid easily.
Henning tries to clinch but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Van Gogh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henning lands a high kick!
Van Gogh tries to score with a low kick but Henning moves his leg out of the way.
Van Gogh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henning.
Van Gogh darts in trying to clinch

and Henning moves into the clinch.
Van Gogh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Gogh missing with knees to the body.
Henning tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Gogh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Gogh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Gogh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henning is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Van Gogh gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Van Gogh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Gogh working Henning over with strikes.
Van Gogh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Gogh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gogh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Gogh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Gogh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Gogh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henning won't allow Van Gogh to pass to mount.
Van Gogh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Gogh throwing shots but Henning is blocking nicely.
Van Gogh lands strikes from half guard.
Van Gogh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Gogh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Gogh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henning avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Gogh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henning looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gogh lands a big shot there that rocks Henning but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Henning that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Van Gogh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh cracks Henning with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henning taking shots to the head.
Van Gogh unloading with bombs!
Henning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henning tries to get out of the position.
Henning in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Henning in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henning is bucking up trying to escape but Van Gogh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Van Gogh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Van Gogh postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Henning is out cold - huge knockout for Van Gogh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vincent Van Gogh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Sayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Let Me Fall . Hassan Sayer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lucas
vs
Sayer

200 cm
20
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Warrior MMA

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hassan Sayer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lucas scores with a takedown into Sayer's guard.

Sayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lucas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lucas has managed to get both his arms back between Sayer's legs - danger averted.

Lucas drops back looking for a leg! Sayer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sayer manages to kick Lucas off! Lucas jumps back into Sayer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sayer is looking for a triangle but Lucas pushes his legs off easily.
Sayer looks gassed!

Lucas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Sayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucas defends it easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lucas 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.

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

Sayer has his foot on Lucas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucas works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucas scoring with some ground and pound.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sayer!

Sayer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lucas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sayer's guard! Nice work there by Lucas!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lucas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Sayer has his foot on Lucas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucas works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Lucas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Lucas 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.

Lucas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucas defends it easily.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lucas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lucas has Sayer in his guard.

Lucas has his foot on Sayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sayer works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucas wants to sweep here but Sayer controlling him for the moment.
Sayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sayer tries for a takedown but Lucas circles away easily

and Lucas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lucas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lucas trying to control the action but Sayer is working from the bottom.

Lucas wants to work for an arm triangle but Sayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Lucas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucas.

Sayer actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lucas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sayer is looking to control Lucas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sayer avoid being mounted?
Lucas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sayer is looking to control Lucas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sayer avoid being mounted?
Lucas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Lucas working for a guillotine from mount but Sayer is in no mood to give up.

Lucas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sayer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sayer shrugs it off.

Lucas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Lucas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sayer is now in Lucas's guard. A big mistake from Lucas there, giving up the dominant position!
Sayer working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayer throwing strikes but missing.

Lucas looking for a guillotine here but Sayer defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucas is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lucas has gone for a leg lock! Sayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucas's guard.
Sayer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sayer wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Lucas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lucas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Lucas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sayer actively working from the bottom here.

Lucas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Lucas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sayer is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lucas is tapping! Great win for Sayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hassan Sayer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Lockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio del Solar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lockley comes to the cage accompanied by Disney's "Gummy Bears" - Russian Intro. del Solar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Master of Puppetts. Antonio del Solar looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Lockley
vs
del Solar

200 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Lockley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio del Solar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lockley cracks del Solar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! del Solar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lockley finish him?

It looks like Antonio del Solar has been cut.
del Solar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
del Solar loses concentration momentarily and Lockley pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! del Solar crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Lockley finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Lockley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hallam Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rogers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ted Nugent's Stranglehold. Walker has chosen Bloc Party - Banquet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Rogers
vs
Walker

177 cm
18
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hallam Walker!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker thuds his right hand into Rogers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Rogers takes one to the side of the head.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Walker throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Rogers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Walker drops Rogers with a beautiful combination! Rogers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Walker is looking for the KO!

Rogers is rocked!
Walker measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rogers! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hallam Walker!
Hallam Walker is the new middleweight champion!