QFC Tournament 1079 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ Adams (ranked 4806 p4p, 4525 weight class) and Saul Rivera (ranked 546 p4p, 505 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Gold Medalist. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Adams
vs
Rivera

186 cm
20
184
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
168
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivera. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
AJ Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Rivera.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Adams throws a big counter combination but Rivera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rivera goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Adams rushes Rivera and presses him up against the cage.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adams tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Rivera shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.

Adams pushes Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivera scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams throws a leg kick which misses Rivera's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivera tries to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Rivera
and Adams counters with a low kick, right behind Rivera 's knee.
Rivera looks winded!

Adams drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adams.

Adams breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Adams.

Adams instigates a clinch.
Come on Adams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adams gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Adams breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adams has Rivera pushed against the cage.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivera can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivera.
Rivera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
AJ Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Rivera.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rivera dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
As Rivera tries to get set, Adams tries to push him back and clinch up but Rivera manages to avoid the attempt.
Adams tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Adams is predictable there
and Rivera counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Rivera to acknowledge the strikes.
AJ Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera is breathing heavily.

Adams clinches with his opponent.

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

Adams clinches.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Rivera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivera tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
It looked like Adams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rivera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
Adams tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
Adams connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivera fails with the takedown

and Adams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivera avoids it.
Adams presses Rivera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams stalls.
Knees to the body from Adams.
Adams pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adams decides to pull guard.
Adams wants to stand up but Rivera is controlling him.

Adams kicks Rivera off and gets to his feet.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Rivera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adams darts in and clinches Rivera up against the cage.
AJ Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivera somewhat.

Adams clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is trying to pull guard but Adams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely.
AJ Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Rivera.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivera misses with a shot to the body
and Adams counters with a three punch combo that has Rivera backing up. Rivera nods at Adams to acknowledge the strikes.
Saul Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
AJ Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Adams instigates a clinch.
Rivera misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Rivera avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Adams cracks Rivera with a nice body shot.

Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams lands with a hook. Rivera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams with a nice calf kick.

Rivera closes the distance and clinches.

Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adams sprawls well. Adams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivera misses with a takedown

and Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rivera has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rivera up against the cage.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Adams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Rivera tries to get set, Adams tries to push him back and clinch up but Rivera manages to avoid the attempt.
Rivera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for AJ Adams!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for AJ Adams!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for AJ Adams!

AJ Adams wins by unanimous decision!
AJ Adams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Kitsu (ranked 4511 p4p, 4725 weight class) and Harnold Waclaw (ranked 277 p4p, 285 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kitsu
vs
Waclaw

169 cm
24
142
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Kitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harnold Waclaw!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Waclaw. Waclaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Kitsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Waclaw. Waclaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Kitsu misses with a wild combination.
Waclaw leaves Kitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kitsu connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waclaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Waclaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Waclaw shoots in for a double leg but Kitsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim Kitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harnold Waclaw.
Kitsu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waclaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Waclaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitsu, pushing him back against the cage.
Kitsu tries for a takedown but Waclaw manages to get underhooks.
Kitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kitsu fails to pull guard.
Kitsu misses with a body punch.
Waclaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Kitsu wants a takedown but no success here.
Kitsu avoiding damage as Waclaw throws knees to the body.
Waclaw has Kitsu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kitsu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Waclaw misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsu can't get the takedown.
Kitsu working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsu tries to pull guard but Waclaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kitsu crunches a lovely knee into Waclaw's ribcage.
Waclaw tries to break free but Kitsu pushes him back against the cage.
Waclaw lands a left hand.
Waclaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Waclaw pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waclaw trying to keep a closed guard but Kitsu is proving a slippery customer.
Kitsu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Waclaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kitsu passes Waclaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Waclaw has his hands clasped together around Kitsu's back. He's all about the action.
Waclaw is refusing to be controlled, as Kitsu sits in half guard.
Kitsu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Waclaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kitsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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.

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

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Waclaw's waist but Waclaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kitsu off to one side.
Waclaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kitsu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kitsu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waclaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waclaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kitsu somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waclaw dives in and grabs Kitsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kitsu pushes down on Waclaw's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Waclaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kitsu drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waclaw defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waclaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Waclaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Waclaw keeping moving, preventing Kitsu from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waclaw has his hands on Kitsu's head, controlling the position.

Waclaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Waclaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kitsu preventing the sweep.

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.
Waclaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Waclaw decides to stand up.
Kitsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kitsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waclaw.
Waclaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kitsu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsu. That's going to slow Waclaw down.
Kim Kitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Waclaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Waclaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kitsu has him pressed against the cage.
Waclaw working hard to break the clinch.

Kitsu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waclaw uses from the top position.
Kitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waclaw is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waclaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kitsu is trying to keep Waclaw in close.
Waclaw with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kitsu pushes Waclaw off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kitsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Waclaw circles away.
Kitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waclaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kitsu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waclaw misses with a head kick.
Kitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waclaw as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Waclaw has Kitsu up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Kitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.

Waclaw clinches.

Kitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kitsu is defended easily by Waclaw.
Kitsu looks for a takedown but Waclaw sprawls well.
Kitsu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kitsu throws a big counter combination but Waclaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Waclaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kitsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waclaw to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waclaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kitsu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waclaw slowing the pace effectively.
Waclaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waclaw taking a breather.
The referee calls for Waclaw to work.

Kitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsu has his takedown stuffed
and Waclaw counters with a nice uppercut.

Waclaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Waclaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsu is trying to break free.
Waclaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kitsu tries to pull guard but Waclaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsu drops back down to his feet.
Kitsu looking to stall.
Kitsu is trying to pull guard but Waclaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Waclaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waclaw stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waclaw wants to break free but Kitsu has control.
Harnold Waclaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kitsu tries to stall but Waclaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Waclaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kitsu up against the cage.
Waclaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Waclaw is trying to force a seperation but Kitsu has the dominant position.
Kitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kitsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waclaw to keep the fight standing.
Waclaw jumps guard but Kitsu stands there with Waclaw around his waist. Waclaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kitsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waclaw walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kitsu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waclaw.
Kitsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Waclaw tries to sprawl out of it but Kitsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waclaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harnold Waclaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kitsu 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Harnold Waclaw!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Harnold Waclaw!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Harnold Waclaw!

Harnold Waclaw wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Federov (ranked 4512 p4p, 4364 weight class) and John Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Federov
vs
Davies

178 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
174
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugo Federov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Davies!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Federov instigates a clinch.
Federov tries to break the clinch but Davies is controlling the position.
Davies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davies lands a left hand.
Davies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Federov's defenses.
Federov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Federov jumps guard but Davies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Davies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davies scores with a shoulder strike.
Davies lands a nice elbow.
Davies is leaning against Federov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Davies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Federov backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Davies.

It looks like Hugo Federov has been cut.
Davies lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies lands an elbow just above Federov 's eye.
Federov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davies lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Davies.

Federov is rocked!
Federov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davies walks away with a smile on his face. Federov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Federov has his takedown stuffed
letting Davies counter with a right hand.
Oh Federov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Federov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davies is stalking Federov. Federov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Davies, and it's lights out! Federov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Davies!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Lawl (ranked 4560 p4p, 2909 weight class) and Ron Sandulf (ranked 0 p4p, 361 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lawl
vs
Sandulf

180 cm
24
177
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Lawl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Sandulf!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandulf.
Lawl scores with a nice head shot.
Lawl throws a leg kick but Sandulf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sandulf throws a right hand that Lawl ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawl also avoids with ease.
Lawl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandulf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandulf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawl fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandulf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawl.
Sandulf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandulf misses with a head kick.

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

Lawl rushes Sandulf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sandulf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawl smiles and moves away.

Sandulf rushes Lawl and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lawl's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Sandulf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandulf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawl defends well and Sandulf ends up having to push Lawl into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tom Lawl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Sandulf.
Sandulf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A clash of legs there as Lawl blocks the low kick.
Lawl throws a combination. Sandulf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandulf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lawl rushes Sandulf and presses him up against the cage.

Sandulf breaks from the clinch.
Sandulf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tom Lawl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawl doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandulf circles away.
Sandulf darts in looking for a takedown but Lawl gets double underhooks and turns Sandulf into the cage.
Sandulf shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawl manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandulf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lawl lands with a right hand.

Lawl darts in and clinches Sandulf up against the cage.
Lawl works on Sandulf's body with a couple of short punches.
Sandulf tries to pull guard but Lawl holds him up against the cage and eventually Sandulf drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawl managing to block the knees to the body from Sandulf.
Lawl leaning against his opponent.
Sandulf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawl blocks it with crossed arms.
Lawl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandulf prevents a body shot from Lawl.
Sandulf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawl to keep the fight standing.
Sandulf fails to pull guard.
Sandulf blocks a body shot from Lawl.
Lawl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawl has Sandulf pressed against the cage.
Lawl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawl lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawl taking a breather.
Lawl struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandulf controls his hands.
Lawl will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sandulf up against the cage.
Lawl stalling the fight.
Sandulf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lawl prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandulf being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Lawl.
Lawl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sandulf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Lawl has closed the distance and engaged Sandulf in a clinch.
Sandulf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawl walks away with a smile on his face. Sandulf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawl throws a body punch but Sandulf moves out of range.
Ron Sandulf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lawl closes the distance and pushes Sandulf back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawl.
Tom Lawl has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Sandulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandulf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sandulf doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawl circles away.
Lawl connects with a body shot that sends Sandulf's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawl. Sandulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandulf throws a series of punches but Lawl avoids them all with ease.
Lawl is looking to wear down Sandulf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Lawl lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawl tries to clinch but Sandulf moves out of range.

Lawl tries to keep at a distance but Sandulf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lawl digs a right hand underneath Sandulf's ribcage. Sandulf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawl.
Sandulf prevents a body shot from Lawl.
Lawl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sandulf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawl is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawl being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawl is stalling here.
Sandulf misses with a knee to the head.
Lawl prevents a takedown attempt there.

Sandulf breaks from the clinch.
Lawl blocks a head kick by Sandulf.
Nice shot lands for Lawl.
Sandulf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawl is fending him off so far but Sandulf persists. Nope, Lawl circles away and we're back to standing.
Tom Lawl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Sandulf.
Sandulf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawl as he jumps to the side.
Sandulf is breathing heavily.
Sandulf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawl jabs at Sandulf's body.
Sandulf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sandulf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sandulf dodges the punch combination from Lawl.
Lawl misses with a wild body shot.
Lawl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandulf can do to turn this around?
Sandulf misses with a wild body shot.
Lawl stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandulf. Sandulf gets slowly back to his feet.
Sandulf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawl.
Sandulf shoots in for a double leg but Lawl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawl tries to land a leg kick but Sandulf saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Sandulf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawl scores with a hook.
Lawl fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawl throws a looping overhand right but Sandulf ducks down to avoid it.
Lawl lands with a good body shot.
Sandulf tries to clinch but Lawl is having none of it.
Lawl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandulf moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Lawl. No joy for Sandulf on that attempt.
Lawl scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Lawl misses.
Lawl throws a series of strikes that have Sandulf backpedaling.
Sandulf wants to clinch
and Lawl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Lawl dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Sandulf has his takedown stuffed
and Lawl counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawl throws a low kick, looking for Sandulf's leg but Sandulf calmly moves out of range.
Lawl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandulf.
Sandulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sandulf counters by moving into the clinch.
Sandulf is looking for a takedown.
Tom Lawl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Sandulf.
Lawl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandulf prevents a body shot from Lawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawl tries a body shot but Sandulf blocks it.
Sandulf prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawl is pressed up against the cage. Sandulf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawl down to the mat. Lawl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lawl works the jab nicely.

Lawl instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandulf tries to pull guard but Lawl won't allow it.
Sandulf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandulf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lawl takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lawl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandulf's elbow.
Lawl slowing the pace effectively.

Sandulf breaks the clinch.
Lawl scores with a hook to the body. Sandulf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandulf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawl cracks a nice hook into Sandulf's ribs.
Sandulf moves to clinch but Lawl breaks away
and Lawl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Lawl rushes Sandulf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawl manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sandulf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawl's efforts to push away.
Sandulf jumps guard but Lawl turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sandulf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawl gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandulf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sandulf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawl avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lawl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sandulf blocks a body shot from Lawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandulf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lawl misses the shot to the body.

Lawl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawl tries a body shot but Sandulf blocks it.
Lawl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandulf's elbow.
Sandulf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawl lands with a light punch inside.
Lawl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lawl manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sandulf taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawl pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lawl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawl tries to work over Sandulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawl presses Sandulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Sandulf to work.
Lawl stalling the fight.
Sandulf wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawl just leaning against Sandulf, taking a breather.
Sandulf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ron Sandulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawl blocks an uppercut.
Sandulf trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Lawl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lawl 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Tom Lawl!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Tom Lawl!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Tom Lawl!

Tom Lawl wins by unanimous decision!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Waite (ranked 4320 p4p, 4562 weight class) and Trevor Tully (ranked 0 p4p, 486 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Waite
vs
Tully

180 cm
24
180
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
160
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Waite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trevor Tully!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tully tries to clinch up

so Waite counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Waite is pushing down on Tully's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tully is fighting to maintain full guard but Waite has managed to sneak the leg through.

Waite is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tully is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter Waite!

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 Matthew Johnson (ranked 4467 p4p, 4505 weight class) and Alfred Nobel (ranked 495 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Nobel

190 cm
21
176
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alfred Nobel!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Nobel gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Nobel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Nobel has the dominant position.

Nobel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nobel.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nobel.
Nobel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson .
Nobel shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Nobel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthew Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfred Nobel.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nobel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nobel moves into the clinch.
Nobel lands with a left to the head.
Nobel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Nobel is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnson .

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nobel quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nobel wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Nobel is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Nobel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Nobel is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nobel looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nobel has his foot on Johnson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nobel keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nobel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Nobel's legs - danger averted.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

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.
Nobel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nobel somewhat.
Nobel looks winded!
Nobel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Nobel tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nobel lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nobel instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but Nobel pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nobel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nobel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
A solid body kick from Johnson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Nobel.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nobels head.

Nobel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nobel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Nobel is rocked!
Nobel is breathing heavily.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Nobel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson 's efforts to push away.

Johnson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nobel.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matthew Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfred Nobel.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nobel wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nobel moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobel looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nobel misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Nobel tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Nobel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Nobel tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nobel looking for a takedown.
Nobel jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to slow Nobel down with leg kicks.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nobel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matthew Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nobel working aggressively here.

Nobel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tests Nobel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Johnson lands a left and a right that send Nobel crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nobel is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobel gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Johnson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Johnson !

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Arkwright (ranked 4663 p4p, 4513 weight class) and Kali Bola (ranked 510 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Arkwright
vs
Bola

174 cm
24
174
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Arkwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kali Bola!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkwright lands with a good body shot.

Bola moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Arkwright.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arkwright.
Bola is looking to break free of the clinch but Arkwright has double underhooks.
Arkwright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arkwright is keeping busy.
Arkwright has Bola pressed against the cage, preventing Bola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arkwright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arkwright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolas head.
A short body shot lands from Arkwright as the two fighters clinch.
Bola is trying to push Arkwright away but Arkwright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bola tries to break free but Arkwright pushes him back against the cage.
Arkwright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bola is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arkwright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bola or not.

Bola jumps guard.
Bola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arkwright manages to get himself to full guard.

Bola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arkwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bola 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.

Bola stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkwright lands a glancing blow to the side of Bola's head.
The crowd cheers as Arkwright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bola doesn't seem phased though.
Arkwright misses with a wild body shot.
Arkwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Arkwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bola was well out of range. Poor timing from Arkwright.
It seemed like Bola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arkwright scores with the left hand. Bola knows he should have avoided that one.
Arkwright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bola. Bola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arkwright with a hook.
Arkwright sizes up Bola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Bola is rocked!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bola.

Bola decides to stand back up. Bola steps back and let's Arkwright get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkwright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bola moves forwards but Arkwright connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Arkwright has closed the distance and engaged Bola in a clinch.
Arkwright gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arkwright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arkwright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arkwright lands a nice uppercut.
Arkwright gets through Bola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arkwright lands a nice elbow.
Arkwright gets through Bola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bola is still on wobbly legs! Can Arkwright finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Arkwright - that landed with a thud.
Bola is trying to pull guard but Arkwright has him pressed against the cage.
Arkwright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bola takes a shot to the head.
Arkwright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arkwright lands a nice uppercut.
Arkwright lands an elbow inside that Bola shrugs off.
Bola can't get the takedown.
Bola looks winded!
Arkwright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bola.
Arkwright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bola is trying to pull guard but Arkwright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
John Arkwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kali Bola.
Arkwright lands an elbow just above Bola 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arkwright.
Bola seems to have recovered his senses.
Arkwright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arkwright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bola misses with the body kick

and Arkwright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arkwright lands with a left to the head.
Arkwright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bola backwards.
John Arkwright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arkwright just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Arkwright.
Arkwright creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bola's defenses.
Arkwright lands with a light punch inside.
Bola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arkwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Arkwright.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bola is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arkwright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bola trying to control the position but instead, Arkwright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bola into the cage.
A hook to the body from Arkwright.
Arkwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bola can do to turn this around?
Bola can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arkwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arkwright lands an uppercut.
Arkwright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bola backwards.
Arkwright scores with a shot to the side of Bola's head.
Arkwright scores with a shot to the side of Bola's head.
Arkwright lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkwright lands with a short shot to the head.
Arkwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arkwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkwright gets through Bola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Bola jumps into guard, dragging Arkwright to the mat.
Bola is breathing heavily.
Bola wants to stand but Arkwright is controlling the position.
Arkwright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arkwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bola controls Arkwright momentarily but Arkwright frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkwright is stalling in the full guard.
Bola looking for a sweep. Not yet Bola, not yet.
Arkwright 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arkwright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bola on the side of the head.

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

Arkwright rushes Bola and presses him up against the cage.
Arkwright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arkwright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arkwright to keep the fight standing.
Bola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arkwright walks away with a smile on his face. Bola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Arkwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kali Bola.

Arkwright lands a big right hand that sends Bola crashing to the mat! Arkwright stays standing though and waves Bola back to his feet!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arkwright is pressed up against the cage. Bola has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arkwright down to the mat. Arkwright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bola misses with a body kick.
Arkwright drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bola right on the button. Bola goes down! Arkwright follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Arkwright gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Arkwright!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Thomas (ranked 4368 p4p, 4597 weight class) and John Puckett (ranked 485 p4p, 281 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thomas
vs
Puckett

183 cm
24
182
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Puckett!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puckett seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Thomas shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Puckett is backing up but Thomas catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Puckett covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Thomas Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thomas!
John Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.