RapidFC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sargeant Cobra (ranked 8014 p4p, 626 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 6887 p4p, 598 weight class). Sargeant Cobra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cobra
vs
Lombardo

174 cm
21
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
17
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sargeant Cobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra goes for a double leg but Lombardo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lombardo continues to drive forward.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lombardo as he avoids it easily.
Cobra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobra fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sargeant Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobra but Cobra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lombardo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cobra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Cobra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cobra lands in his opponent's guard.

Cobra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lombardo working for submissions but it's allowed Cobra to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo wants to improve his position but Cobra is controlling well.

Cobra seems to be working for a kimura but Lombardo defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo is trying to control but can't.
Lombardo tries to get to full guard but Cobra has control of the leg.
Lombardo trying to control but Cobra postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra is pressing down on Lombardo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lombardo is holding on for now.

Cobra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lombardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cobra.
Lombardo tries to roll over but Cobra keeps him under control.
Cobra trying to mount his opponent but Lombardo defends it.

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.

Cobra is working for a submission of some sort.
Cobra moves nicely into side control.
Cobra trying to control the position but Lombardo is working away.

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

Lombardo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cobra pushes Lombardo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lombardo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cobra tries to bench press Lombardo off him but Lombardo keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lombardo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cobra is trying to get back to half guard.

Lombardo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cobra, who protects the arm well.
Cobra manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lombardo's best efforts.

Cobra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cobra is trying to stand back up but Lombardo is controlling him
Cobra trying to control but Lombardo postures up.

Cobra is defending against the submission attempts here by Lombardo.
Cobra is not content to let Lombardo control the position.

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.
Cobra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lombardo looking to pass the guard.
Lombardo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lombardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lombardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

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

Lombardo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cobra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lombardo.
Cobra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lombardo as Cobra shoots in.

Cobra shoots in and gets a takedown into Lombardo's guard.
Lombardo trying to keep a closed guard but Cobra is proving a slippery customer.
Cobra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombardo can do to turn this around?
Lombardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Cobra is pushing down on Lombardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lombardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cobra has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cobra is trying to control the action in half guard but Lombardo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo wants to get back to full guard but Cobra has passed into side control.
Cobra tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lombardo tries to bench press Cobra off him but Cobra keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cobra tries for a kimura but Lombardo is defending well.

Cobra tries for a kimura but Lombardo is defending well.
Cobra wants to control for a moment but Lombardo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Cobra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lombardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cobra.
Cobra works his way into side control.
Lombardo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lombardo is looking to reverse the position.
Lombardo prevents Cobra from moving into mount.
Cobra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lombardo keeps working.
Lombardo tries to buck Cobra off but Cobra is having none of it.

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

Cobra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lombardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lombardo struggling a bit here.
Lombardo tries to improve position but can't.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra advances nicely into full mount.
Lombardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cobra here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lombardo tries to hold on but Cobra pushes him away.
Cobra wants to control the pace but Lombardo is squirming around nicely.

Cobra is working for a guillotine from mount but Lombardo frees his head quite easily.
Lombardo tries to reverse the position but Cobra maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cobra working for a guillotine from mount but Lombardo is in no mood to give up.
Cobra tries to control but Lombardo wriggling away.
Lombardo tries to reverse the position but Cobra maintains control.
Sargeant Cobra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cobra jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lombardo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lombardo wants to control but Cobra postures up.

Cobra is trying to get an arm triangle but Lombardo is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lombardo is looking to reverse the position.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sargeant Cobra 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cobra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown but Lombardo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cobra shoots in looking for a takedown but Lombardo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cobra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sargeant Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lombardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Lombardo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobra as he jumps to the side.
Lombardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lombardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lombardo misses with a takedown attempt - Cobra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cobra leaves Lombardo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Lombardo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cobra's guard.

Lombardo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lombardo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lombardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra is trying to keep Lombardo in close.

Cobra has his foot on Lombardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombardo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lombardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Cobra working for a triangle but Lombardo defends it easily.

Cobra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lombardo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cobra is in trouble now - Lombardo has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santino Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardo looking to control but Cobra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cobra is trying desperately to improve position.
Cobra is working hard here to advance position.
Cobra wants to control but Lombardo is having none of it.
Cobra is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lombardo has hold of Cobra's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cobra manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cobra tries to hold on but Lombardo postures up.
Cobra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Lombardo is working for a guillotine from mount but Cobra frees his head quite easily.
Lombardo wants to control the pace but Cobra is squirming around nicely.
Cobra is working to get back to half guard.

Lombardo is working for a guillotine from mount but Cobra frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo prevents Cobra from getting the reversal.
Cobra regains half guard.
Cobra moves into full guard.
Lombardo looking to sit in guard and control but Cobra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cobra works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lombardo tries to roll over but Cobra keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cobra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lombardo misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santino Lombardo.
Well Cobra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sargeant Cobra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bomba (ranked 5686 p4p, 585 weight class) and Dragomir Savic (ranked 6912 p4p, 614 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bomba
vs
Savic

189 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
17
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Bomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomba is looking to clinch but Savic is avoiding it.

Savic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savic showed some decent athleticism there.
Bomba wants to improve his position but Savic is controlling well.

Savic is working for a submission of some sort.
Bomba is looking for a sweep. Savic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Savic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bomba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bomba is trying to get back to full guard.
Savic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savic works his way into side control.
Bomba tries to buck Savic off but Savic is having none of it.

Savic is trying to get an arm triangle but Bomba is defending well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Savic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bomba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bomba trying to control but Savic flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Savic working for the choke.

Bomba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Savic.
I would not like to be Bomba right now.

Savic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bomba knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bomba for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba wants to control his opponent's hands but Savic gets his hands free.

Savic looking for the RNC.

Bomba showing good submission defense here.

Savic tightening his grip on Bomba, looking for the choke.
Bomba wants to escape the position.

Savic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bomba knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bomba for a finish.

Savic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bomba is defending well though. Savic let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bomba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Bomba won't enjoy being in this position. Savic looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bomba is tapping - it's over boys! Savic picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dragomir Savic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Alcantara (ranked 3022 p4p, 384 weight class) and Kangaroo Jack (ranked 8587 p4p, 643 weight class). Abraham Alcantara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alcantara
vs
Jack

180 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kangaroo Jack!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack scores with a jab.
Alcantara tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcantara.
Alcantara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alcantara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Jack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alcantara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alcantara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Jack misses.

Alcantara moves into the clinch.
Alcantara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Alcantara misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack is looking to break free of the clinch but Alcantara has double underhooks.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Jack 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcantara scores with a knee to the head.
Jack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Jack 's eye.

Jack is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara lands a big knee to the head and Jack goes down! Alcantara pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Alcantara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Am Greatest (ranked 6482 p4p, 490 weight class) and Grim Reaper (ranked 4820 p4p, 441 weight class). Greatest comes into the arena with We are winners blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Am Greatest
vs
Reaper

203 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
252 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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, I Am Greatest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grim Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper throws a right and a left that Greatest avoids nicely.
It looked like Greatest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
Greatest connects with a single shot there.
Greatest throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Reaper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Greatest misses.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Reaper. Those never looked like landing.
Grim Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Greatest counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Grim Reaper has been cut.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Greatest moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatest avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Greatest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reaper is defended easily by Greatest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reaper slips under a jab.
Reaper misses with a wild combination.
Reaper dives in for a single leg takedown but Greatest sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reaper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
I Am Greatest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grim Reaper.
Reaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greatest.
Nice takedown defense from Greatest. No joy for Reaper on that attempt.
Reaper looks winded!
Greatest tries for a takedown but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greatest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reaper tries to avoid it but Greatest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reaper to the ground. Reaper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Greatest clinches.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Greatest has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Greatest scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Greatest tries to land a knee to the head but Reaper blocks with his arms.
Greatest throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greatest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greatest looking to throw knees to the head but Reaper is blocking nicely.
Greatest misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greatest misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatest scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greatest has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Greatest lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greatest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greatest misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Greatest scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greatest lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greatest throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greatest misses with a knee to the head.
Greatest lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Greatest.
Greatest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Greatest misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Greatest.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatest.
Greatest connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reaper's face.

Reaper is rocked!
Greatest misses with a punch on the inside.
Greatest throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greatest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greatest lands a shoulder strike.
Reaper is still on wobbly legs! Can Greatest finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatest.
Greatest lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Reaper to his knees! Greatest keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am Greatest!
After the fight, I Am Greatest was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Josefi (ranked 25377 p4p, 474 weight class) and Jiminy Cricket (ranked 6717 p4p, 399 weight class). Josefi comes to the cage accompanied by I beat my dick. Terry Josefi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jiminy Cricket's chin.

Josefi
vs
Cricket

175 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Josefi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jiminy Cricket!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Josefi rushes Cricket and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Josefi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cricket gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Cricket breaks from the clinch.
Josefi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Josefi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Cricket closes the distance and pushes Josefi back into the cage.
Josefi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cricket after a bit of a struggle.
Josefi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Josefi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cricket wants to break the clinch but can't.
Josefi tries to score a body lock takedown but Cricket shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket'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.
Cricket tries to pull guard but Josefi won't allow it.
Cricket jumps guard but Josefi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Josefi is trying to drag Cricket to the mat but Cricket just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cricket goes for a takedown attempt but Josefi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cricket will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josefi looks for a takedown but Cricket sprawls well.
Cricket avoids a kick to the body.
Cricket feints the counter takedown.

Cricket fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Josefi, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Cricket has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Josefi looking for a takedown.
Josefi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Josefi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cricket pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket shoots for a double leg takedown but Josefi sprawls well. He's pushed Cricket's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cricket fails with a takedown attempt.
Josefi attempts a counter takedown but Cricket avoids it well and moves away.

Cricket pushes Josefi up against the cage in a clinch.
Cricket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Josefi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cricket has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Josefi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Josefi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Josefi manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricket is trying to get back to half guard.
Cricket is trying to control Josefi's posture but Josefi avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josefi is looking to take a break and control but Cricket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Terry Josefi!
In his post fight interview, Terry Josefi gave a big smile as he said 'Damn it feels good to be a gangster'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Kiriyama (ranked 5978 p4p, 526 weight class) and Jack Spriggins (ranked 3137 p4p, 340 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kiriyama
vs
Spriggins

170 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Kiriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spriggins!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spriggins clinches up with Kiriyama and pushes him back against the cage.

Spriggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiriyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spriggins's waist but Spriggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kiriyama off to one side.
Spriggins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiriyama looks for a takedown but Spriggins sprawls well.

Spriggins has closed the distance and engaged Kiriyama in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Spriggins closes the distance and pushes Kiriyama back into the cage.
Spriggins prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Kiriyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiriyama jumps guard but Spriggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spriggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spriggins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spriggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spriggins wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiriyama takes one to the side of the head.
Spriggins tries to bum rush Kiriyama with a series of wild strikes but Kiriyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiriyama is looking to counter with head kicks.
Spriggins thuds a left hand into Kiriyama's body.

Spriggins pushes Kiriyama up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spriggins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins lands an elbow that stopped Kiriyama in his tracks for a moment.

Spriggins manages to break the clinch.
Kiriyama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Kiriyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiriyama appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spriggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spriggins wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Spriggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Spriggins takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Spriggins. Those never looked like landing.
Kiriyama slips a jab and a cross from Spriggins.
Spriggins throws a nice looking combination but Kiriyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Spriggins pushes Kiriyama up against the cage in a clinch.

Spriggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiriyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spriggins.

Kiriyama gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins is looking to escape.

Kiriyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spriggins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiriyama.
Spriggins wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kiriyama'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.
Kiriyama prevents Spriggins from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spriggins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spriggins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiriyama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spriggins misses with a wild combination.
Kiriyama seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spriggins misses with a two punch combination.

Spriggins has Kiriyama up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiriyama is working for takedown but Spriggins is calmly controlling the position for now.

Spriggins breaks from the clinch.
Kiriyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kazuo Kiriyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Spriggins.

Spriggins pushes Kiriyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiriyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spriggins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spriggins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Spriggins clinches up with Kiriyama and pushes him back against the cage.

Spriggins breaks from the clinch.
Spriggins lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Spriggins. That snapped Kiriyama's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiriyama dives in and grabs Spriggins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spriggins pushes down on Kiriyama's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Kiriyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiriyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spriggins tries to avoid it but Kiriyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spriggins to the ground. Spriggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spriggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiriyama feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spriggins throws a series of punches but Kiriyama moves out of range.
Spriggins stalks Kiriyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kiriyama's face. Kiriyama staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiriyama slips a jab and a cross from Spriggins.
Spriggins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kiriyama.
Kiriyama shoots in for a takedown but Spriggins shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spriggins has closed the distance and engaged Kiriyama in a clinch.

Spriggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spriggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been informed that Spriggins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spriggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiriyama appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack Spriggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Spriggins closes the distance and clinches.

Spriggins manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Spriggins.
Spriggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spriggins.
Kiriyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Spriggins sprawls well. He's pushed Kiriyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiriyama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spriggins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kiriyama scrambles back to his feet.
Kiriyama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spriggins.

Spriggins moves into range and clinches up with Kiriyama.

Spriggins manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spriggins, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spriggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Spriggins drives through and clinches with Kiriyama against the cage.

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

Spriggins has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kiriyama is trying to trip Spriggins. He has hold of a leg but Spriggins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kiriyama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kiriyama content to stall in guard here.

Spriggins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kiriyama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Spriggins breaks from the clinch.

Spriggins has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spriggins breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Spriggins manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Spriggins.
Kiriyama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spriggins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kiriyama slips a jab and a cross from Spriggins.
Kiriyama dives in and grabs Spriggins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spriggins pushes down on Kiriyama's head and hops out.
No luck for Kiriyama with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spriggins takes a swing at Kiriyama's ribcage but misses.
Kiriyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Spriggins closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spriggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spriggins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Kiriyama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kiriyama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spriggins is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Kiriyama stalls from top position.
Spriggins is trying to buck Kiriyama off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuo Kiriyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiriyama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kazuo Kiriyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kiriyama in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Spriggins is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Kiriyama!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Parker (ranked 24628 p4p, 597 weight class) and Carlton Banks (ranked 3521 p4p, 350 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Parker
vs
Banks

195 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Parker misses
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parker fakes the leg kick and cracks Banks in the body.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
A clash of legs there as Banks blocks the low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Banks there.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Parker
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Banks misses.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker throws a combination that misses
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banks counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Banks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Banks digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Parker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Parker ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parker is breathing heavily.
Banks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banks lands with a nice body punch.
Banks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parker eats them both and turns towards Banks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dan Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banks looks to land a combination. Parker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Banks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banks works the jab nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Banks scores with a four punch combination!
Parker misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banks.
Banks is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Banks scores with a body shot.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Parker throws a push kick but Banks slaps the foot to one side.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
A right-left combo lands from Banks.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banks cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Banks.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.

Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.

Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Parker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.
Banks tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Parker moves into the clinch.

Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks works the jab nicely.
Banks throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banks digs a good hook to Parker's body.

Parker rushes Banks and presses him up against the cage.

Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Banks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks lands an overhand right.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Banks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banks duly obliges.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Banks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
Parker throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
Banks stalks Parker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parker's face. Parker staggers backwards, shaken.
Banks lands with a nice body punch.
Banks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banks throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parker wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks lands a two punch combo.
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!
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Banks looks to move away, Parker throws a big counter combo but Banks just gets out of the way.

Parker rushes Banks and presses him up against the cage.

Parker manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a one two! Parker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dan Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.
Banks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker walks into a left hand.
Banks throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Banks had a free shot at his head there.
Banks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker throws a body kick that misses
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Banks stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
Parker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carlton Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks throws a series of strikes that have Parker backpedaling.
Banks jabs at Parker's body.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Banks as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throws a series of strikes that have Parker backpedaling.
Banks throws a series of strikes that have Parker backpedaling.
Banks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Banks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carlton Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Banks moves out of range of the body kick.

Parker moves into the clinch.

Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Parker instigates a clinch.
Banks is trying to break free.

Parker breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker misses with a double jab.
Parker thows a leg kick but Banks checks it
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Banks.
Parker wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Banks throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banks lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Banks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banks lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banks scores with a jab to the body.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parker backs up against the cage.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banks throws a shot to the body.
Parker tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Dan Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlton Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Banks!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Figis (ranked 4241 p4p, 323 weight class) and El Torito (ranked 2763 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as El Torito enters the cage!

Figis
vs
Torito

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
37
158 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyril Figis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Torito!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torito scores with a hook to the body. Figis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
El Torito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torito.
Torito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figis.
We've been informed that Torito has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Torito cracks a nice hook into Figis's ribs.
Nice body punch from Torito.
Figis throws a combination that misses

and Torito counters with a single leg into guard. Figis didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figis wants to stand and escape but Torito is having none of it.
Torito is standing up over Figis. Figis looks to escape but Torito dives into side control.

Torito decides to stand up, so the ref orders Figis to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Figis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Figis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torito.
Torito is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Figis rather than just go for the knockout.
Torito lands with a good body shot.
Figis misses with a wild combination.
Torito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Figis throws a right and a left that Torito avoids nicely.
Torito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torito lands a nice looking body shot.
Torito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Figis doesn't seem bothered though.
Torito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Figis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Figis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Figis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Torito counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Figis!
Figis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Torito biding his time, controlling Figis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figis wants to get back to his feet.
Torito is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Figis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

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.
Figis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Torito controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Figis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figis connects with a nice looking jab.
Figis misses with the combination.
Figis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Figis misses with a double jab.
Figis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Figis defends it well.
El Torito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torito slips a jab and a cross from Figis.
Torito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cyril Figis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Figis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figis throws a right hand that Torito ducks under and follows up with a left that Torito also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Figis misses.
Torito works Figis's body with a nice hook.
Figis misses with a combination

and Torito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Figis is looking to stand back up but Torito counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Figis.

Torito decides to stand and escape the position.
Torito dodges the punch combination from Figis.
Torito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torito jabs at Figis's body.
Torito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Figis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torito counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Figis does no damage.
Torito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Figis doesn't seem bothered though.
Torito lands a nice shot to the body.
Figis misses with a double jab

and Torito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Figis is looking to stand back up but Torito counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Figis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Figis wants to get back to his feet.

Torito postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Figis to stand up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Figis. Torito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torito let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Torito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Figis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Figis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torito punishes Figis's body with a nice straight punch.
Figis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Figis throws a body punch but Torito moves out of range.
Figis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torito works Figis's body with a nice hook.
Torito lands a body shot.
Torito scores with a shot to the body.
Torito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Figis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Figis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Torito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torito.
Figis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Torito manages to pass to side control.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Torito postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Figis to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figis misses with a wild body shot.
Torito is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Figis with a body shot.
Figis misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figis fails to land with a series of punches.
Torito scores with a shot to the body.
Torito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figis at a distance.
Torito lands a nice shot to the body.
Torito lands a right hook to the body.
Figis throws a shot from downtown. Torito moves away and avoids it.
Torito slips a jab and a cross from Figis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torito throws a shot to the body.
Torito punishes Figis's body with a nice straight punch.
Figis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torito now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torito jabs Figis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torito lands a nice shot to the body.
Torito scores with a shot to the body.
Torito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torito lands with a nice body punch.
Figis throws a right and a left that Torito avoids nicely.
Torito scores with a shot to the body.
Figis throws a series of punches but Torito avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Figis misses with a wild body shot.
Torito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torito digs a good body shot into Figis's ribs.
Torito digs a good body shot into Figis's ribs.
Torito connects with a body shot.
Figis misses with a two punch combination.
Figis fails to land with a series of punches.
Torito scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Torito. Beautiful body shot.
Figis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torito lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torito jabs at Figis's body.
Figis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torito slips a jab and a cross from Figis.
Figis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Torito releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Torito. Beautiful body shot.
Figis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torito digs a good hook to Figis's body.
Cyril Figis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Torito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torito 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Torito!