Warriors 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammerhead Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Groove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mexican Hat Dance. On his way into the cage it seems that Hammerhead Sanchez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hammerhead Sanchez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Sanchez
vs
Groove

180 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

205 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groove keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Groove sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sanchez moves into the clinch.

Groove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Groove doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Groove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Groove is keeping the position.
Groove wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez wants to stand but Groove has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Groove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groove looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Groove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Groove trying to control the position.

Sanchez 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.

Groove is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Groove avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Sanchez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Groove regains guard.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Groove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Groove is keeping the position for now.
Groove has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanchez has passed into side control.
Groove tries to improve position but can't.

Sanchez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Groove is trying to escape and Sanchez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Groove is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sanchez! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hammerhead Sanchez!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fou Freedomfighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sohan Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sohan Riddle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Freedomfighter
vs
Riddle

220 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Freedomfighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sohan Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle scoring well with a low kick there.

Freedomfighter scores with a takedown into Riddle's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddle wants to stand but Freedomfighter is controlling the position.
Freedomfighter wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Riddle has Freedomfighter pulled in close to control his posture.
Riddle looking to control.
Freedomfighter wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Freedomfighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riddle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freedomfighter is breathing heavily.
Riddle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riddle looking to control.
Freedomfighter advances to half guard.
Riddle controlling the position well.
Riddle is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Freedomfighter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Riddle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riddle.
Riddle seems keen to control Freedomfighter's posture.

Freedomfighter drops back looking for a leg! Riddle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddle manages to kick Freedomfighter off! Freedomfighter jumps back into Riddle's guard.
Riddle pulls Freedomfighter in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freedomfighter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riddle keeping full guard, as Freedomfighter tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riddle can't keep his opponent in guard - Freedomfighter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freedomfighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddle keeps working.
Freedomfighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Freedomfighter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riddle controlling the position well.

Freedomfighter seems to be working for a kimura but Riddle defends the submission attempt.
Freedomfighter works his way into side control.

Freedomfighter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riddle, who protects the arm well.

Freedomfighter tries for a kimura but Riddle is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle holding on.
Riddle tries to improve position but can't.

Freedomfighter tries for a kimura but Riddle is defending well.
Freedomfighter trying to control the position but Riddle is working away.

Freedomfighter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riddle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freedomfighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riddle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Freedomfighter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Freedomfighter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riddle bucks up and tries to throw Freedomfighter off but instead Freedomfighter has got his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Freedomfighter looking to break Riddle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Riddle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Freedomfighter will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Freedomfighter gets his hands free as Riddle looks to control.
Riddle is trying to stand back up.

Freedomfighter is looking for the choke from the back position but Riddle is controlling his hands well.
Freedomfighter doesn't have the hooks in and Riddle manages to turn into his guard.
Riddle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freedomfighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riddle wanted to stand there but Freedomfighter had control of the position.
Riddle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Riddle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Freedomfighter is proving hard to escape from.
Riddle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freedomfighter is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fou Freedomfighter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Freedomfighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Riddle lands a head kick that stumbles Freedomfighter and the fighters go to the mat.

Freedomfighter is rocked!

It looks like Fou Freedomfighter has been cut.
Riddle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Freedomfighter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Freedomfighter looking for a guillotine here but Riddle defends easily.
Riddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedomfighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freedomfighter seems to have got his legs back now.
Freedomfighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riddle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freedomfighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riddle is looking to stand up but Freedomfighter won't let him.
Riddle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Freedomfighter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riddle manages to get himself to full guard.
Riddle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freedomfighter's guard.
Freedomfighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riddle's guard.

Riddle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Freedomfighter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riddle as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Freedomfighter pushes Riddle up against the cage in a clinch.
Riddle is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedomfighter fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Riddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Freedomfighter.
Freedomfighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Freedomfighter has Riddle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Freedomfighter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Riddle tumbling to the mat - Freedomfighter dives into Riddle's guard.
Riddle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riddle is trying to keep Freedomfighter in close.
Freedomfighter stops Riddle from standing up.
Riddle has control of Freedomfighter's left arm, preventing Freedomfighter from doing any damage.

Freedomfighter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riddle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Freedomfighter looking to pass the guard.
Freedomfighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riddle pulls Freedomfighter in close to prevent any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Riddle stuffs the takedown attempt from Freedomfighter. Freedomfighter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fou Freedomfighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle wants to clinch.
Riddle stuffs the takedown attempt from Freedomfighter. Freedomfighter gets slowly back to his feet.
Riddle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Freedomfighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riddle tries to clinch but Freedomfighter moves out of range.
Riddle clinches but Freedomfighter breaks the clinch

and Freedomfighter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riddle!

Freedomfighter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riddle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Freedomfighter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Riddle because Freedomfighter loaded up on that one.
Riddle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Freedomfighter is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Riddle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Riddle tries to hold on but Freedomfighter pushes him away.

Freedomfighter looking to secure an arm triangle but Riddle defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet.
Riddle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Freedomfighter avoids the attempt from Riddle to control.

Freedomfighter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Freedomfighter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Freedomfighter lands a heavy elbow.
Freedomfighter trying to control but Riddle is having none of it.
Freedomfighter scoring with strikes but Riddle is staying in there.

Freedomfighter quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Freedomfighter but it's paid off an Riddle is forced to tap! Nice work by Freedomfighter.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fou Freedomfighter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Sundin
vs
Guti

190 cm
20
251 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Sundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Guti!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti misses with a takedown attempt - Sundin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guti fails with a takedown attempt.
Guti slips a jab and a cross from Sundin.
Sundin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeff Sundin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Guti.
Guti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Guti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guti looks gassed!

Guti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sundin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sundin gets back to full guard.
Guti being controlled here momentarily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sundin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guti is controlling him.
Guti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Sundin has his foot on Guti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guti works his way back into a safe position though.
Guti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sundin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Guti 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.
Sundin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Guti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sundin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Guti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Guti tries for a kimura but Sundin is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guti trying to control the position but Sundin is working away.
Sundin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sundin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guti is looking to advance position but Sundin won't allow it.

Guti wants to work for an arm triangle but Sundin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sundin tries to get to full guard but Guti has control of the leg.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Guti seems to be looking for submissions.
Sundin wants to control but Guti is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Sundin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guti is looking to reverse the position.
Guti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sundin's best efforts.
Sundin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Guti has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sundin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sundin!
Guti is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Sundin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Guti manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Guti 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.

Guti with a poor takedown

and Sundin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guti's guard.

Guti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sundin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guti wants to control but Sundin is keeping him busy.

Guti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sundin is just riding it out for now. Guti eventually gives up the hold.
Sundin missing with punches from the bottom.
Dan Guti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sundin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Guti trying to pass the guard but Sundin defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sundin's thigh. Sundin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundin is trying to keep Guti in close.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guti has his takedown stuffed

and Sundin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sundin.

Sundin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Guti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sundin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jeff Sundin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Guti.
Guti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sundin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guti.
Sundin is looking to control Guti's arms but Guti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sundin has his back to the cage.
Sundin gets underhooks to prevent Guti's takedown attempt.

Sundin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guti misses with a takedown

so Sundin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Guti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sundin passes into half guard.
Guti keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sundin is thwarting Guti's attempts to control the position.

Guti actively working from the bottom here.
Sundin moves nicely into side control.
Guti is looking for a sweep.
Guti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Guti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sundin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Guti is pressing down on Sundin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sundin wants to control from the top but Guti keeps moving.
Guti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Sundin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guti, up you get!

Guti shoots in and bounces Sundin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guti passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Guti tries for a kimura but Sundin is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Guti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sundin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Guti's guard! Nice work there by Sundin!
Guti lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sundin!
Guti wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Guti goes for an armbar but Sundin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sundin.
Sundin controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Sundin 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sundin tries to clinch there but Guti circles away.
Guti with a poor takedown

and Sundin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guti's guard now.
Sundin 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.
Guti is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sundin dives into side control.
Sundin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guti keeps working.
Guti is looking for a sweep.
Guti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Guti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sundin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sundin's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Guti has his arm under Sundin's chin here. Game over son! Guti squeezes tightly and Sundin is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Guti!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Nugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Way Of The Fist. Eric Cartman struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Eric Cartman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ted Nugget's chin.

Nugget
vs
Cartman

187 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Nugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nugget fails to land with a series of punches.
Nugget lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Eric Cartman has been cut.
Nugget misses with a wild combination.
Nugget avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nugget.
Ted Nugget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartman slips a jab from Nugget.
Nugget misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nugget scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nugget is breathing heavily.
Nugget doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nugget staying out of range there.

Cartman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nugget wants to break free but Cartman has control.
Cartman looking for a takedown.
Cartman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nugget is trying to break the clinch but Cartman has him pressed against the cage.
Cartman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartman looking for a takedown.

Cartman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cartman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nugget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nugget is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nugget is looking to stand back up but Cartman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nugget.
Nugget is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nugget throws Cartman to one side and escapes!
Nugget throws a nice looking combination but Cartman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cartman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nugget misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Cartman or perhaps it was just good defense by Nugget which made him look bad.
Ted Nugget has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cartman.
Nugget misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nugget fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nugget misses with the combination.

Cartman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nugget wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nugget can't break the clinch.
Nugget wants to break free but Cartman has control.

Cartman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nugget uses from the top position.
Nugget wants to stand but Cartman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nugget wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cartman is working for a guillotine from mount but Nugget frees his head quite easily.
Nugget is trying to stand.

Cartman stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nugget throws a series of punches but Cartman avoids them all with ease.
Cartman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nugget misses with a double jab.

Cartman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartman lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartman lands a nice short elbow.
Nugget is trying to stand up here but Cartman is controlling him well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartman seems to be working for a kimura but Nugget defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartman prevents Nugget from standing back up.
Cartman wants to control but Nugget is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nugget is looking to escape.
Cartman slows the pace down in half guard.

Cartman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nugget is just riding it out for now. Cartman eventually gives up the hold.
Cartman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nugget knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartman on the ground.
Cartman wants to take a breather but Nugget is having none of it.
Cartman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cartman works his way into full mount!

Cartman looking to isolate an arm here. Nugget doesn't see it coming and as Cartman extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cartman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Cartman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kraljevic II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo John J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kraljevic II
vs
John J

186 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marko Kraljevic II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo John J!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraljevic II takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kraljevic II looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
John J lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kraljevic II can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from John J and Kraljevic II drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by John J.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rambo John J!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Drebin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr James Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drebin
vs
James Andrews

170 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Drebin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr James Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews tries to bum rush Drebin with a series of wild strikes but Drebin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andrews looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A swing and a miss from Andrews.

Drebin takes the fight into the clinch.
Drebin with a knee to the head.
Andrews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Drebin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andrews uses from the top position.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Drebin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drebin is controlling Andrews's posture.
Andrews is looking to stand up but Drebin won't let him.
Drebin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Drebin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drebin looking for a sweep. Not yet Drebin, not yet.

Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews tries to stand but Drebin is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Drebin clinches up against the cage.

Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Andrews lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Drebin gets a takedown into half guard.
Drebin wants to get back to his feet.
Drebin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andrews tries to roll over but Drebin keeps him under control.
Drebin lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drebin is taking a breather. Andrews says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet.
Drebin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrews tries to kick Drebin off but Drebin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Drebin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Drebin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andrews is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drebin controlling from mount.

Andrews bucks Drebin off and manages to get back to his feet!
A right-left combo lands from Andrews.

Drebin has closed the distance and engaged Andrews in a clinch.
Drebin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
Andrews wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drebin has him pressed against the cage.

Drebin breaks the clinch.
Drebin swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Drebin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drebin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drebin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drebin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Drebin is in close to Andrews's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Drebin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andrews's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drebin wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Drebin is working hard here to advance position.
Andrews is looking to stand back up but Drebin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Andrews.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drebin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Andrews will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Andrews is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drebin is controlling him well.
Drebin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Drebin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andrews tries to escape but Drebin is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Drebin 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.

Andrews throws a series of punches but Drebin moves out of range.

Drebin clinches with his opponent.
Drebin lands a shoulder strike.

Drebin has picked Andrews up - he's going for a ride! Drebin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andrews pushes Drebin off looking to stand but Drebin dives back in and keeps control.
Drebin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andrews tries to lock up and control but Drebin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andrews is in a horrible position here. Drebin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Drebin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Andrews is trying to stand up.
Andrews is trying to escape the mount.
Andrews is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Drebin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Andrews really wants to buck Drebin off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andrews wants to control but Drebin is having none of it.
Andrews is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Drebin is staying active.
Andrews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrews wants to try and get back to his feet.
Drebin controlling the position easily from mount.
Drebin raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drebin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Drebin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Andrews is now in Drebin's guard. A big mistake from Drebin there, giving up the dominant position!
Drebin is trying to keep Andrews in close.
Drebin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andrews wants to get up but he can't break Drebin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drebin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrews prevents Drebin from getting back to his feet.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
Andrews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drebin has control of Andrews's left arm, preventing Andrews from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Drebin misses.
Andrews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drebin's sensitive parts.
Drebin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andrews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Andrews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drebin.

Drebin darts in and clinches Andrews up against the cage.

Drebin jumps guard.
Drebin looking for a sweep. Not yet Drebin, not yet.
Andrews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Drebin working a defensive guard here.
Drebin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drebin is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drebin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drebin is controlling him.
Drebin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drebin won't allow Andrews to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Drebin from controlling successfully.
Drebin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Drebin tries to pass.
Andrews is trying to keep Drebin in close.
Drebin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andrews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Drebin counters with a shoot takedown. Andrews fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Drebin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Drebin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Drebin pulls Andrews into guard.
Drebin is controlling Andrews's posture.
Andrews tries to stand but Drebin is controlling from the bottom.
Andrews being controlled here momentarily.
Andrews wants to stand but Drebin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drebin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andrews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drebin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Drebin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drebin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andrews is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drebin slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drebin shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank Drebin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews throws a combination. Drebin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andrews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrews tries to bum rush Drebin with a series of wild strikes but Drebin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Drebin drives through and clinches with Andrews against the cage.

Drebin tightens his grip and picks Andrews up, before dumping him to the ground. Andrews manages to land in guard.
Drebin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drebin controls the pace.
Drebin won't allow Andrews to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drebin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andrews is looking to stand up but Drebin isn't so interested in that idea.
Drebin wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews wants to stand up but Drebin is controlling him.
Drebin trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dr James Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drebin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drebin throws a nice looking combination but Andrews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a double jab

and Drebin counters with a takedown into side control.
Drebin working the ground and pound from side control.
Drebin is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Drebin taking a breather here.
Andrews wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Drebin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Andrews to his feet.
Andrews lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Drebin shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a combination

and Drebin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Andrews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drebin looking to pass the guard.
Andrews wants to stand up but Drebin is controlling him.
Drebin wants to stand but Andrews has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drebin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Dr James Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Drebin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drebin content to stall in guard here.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Drebin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Sihoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommi Sihoven looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Greywar
vs
Sihoven

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

164 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommi Sihoven!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Greywar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greywar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sihoven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greywar tries to close the distance and clinch but Sihoven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greywar throws a series of punches but Sihoven moves out of range.
Sihoven shoots for a double leg takedown but Greywar sprawls well. He's pushed Sihoven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greywar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sihoven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sihoven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greywar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greywar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greywar tries for a takedown but Sihoven circles away easily

so Sihoven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sihoven looks gassed!
Greywar looking to control.

Sihoven drops back looking for a leg! Greywar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greywar manages to kick Sihoven off! Sihoven jumps back into Greywar's guard.
Greywar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sihoven on the ground.
Sihoven wants to pass the guard but Greywar is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar wants to stand up but Sihoven is controlling him.
Greywar trying to control the position.

Sihoven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sihoven tries to free his leg and advance position but Greywar is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Greywar closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sihoven counters with a shoot takedown. Greywar fights it but they end up in guard.
Greywar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sihoven 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.
Greywar keeping full guard, as Sihoven tries to pass.
Greywar looking to control.
Sihoven tries to free his leg and advance position but Greywar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greywar looking for a sweep. Not yet Greywar, not yet.
Sihoven trying to control but Greywar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greywar throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sihoven shoots for a takedown but Greywar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greywar tries to clinch up

and Sihoven counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greywar's guard now.
Sihoven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greywar is keeping the position for now.
Sihoven advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommi Sihoven!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

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

Venkman
vs
Wright

185 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Venkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Wright!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Venkman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Wright is working for a submission of some sort.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Venkman's head.
Wright wants to take a breather but Venkman is having none of it.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Venkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright thows a huge punch but Venkman dodges it nicely.
Wright passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Venkman!
Wright throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wright controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Wright looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wright throws some wild stikes that Venkman manages to avoid easily.
Wright controlling from the full mount.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to keep Venkman in close.
Venkman stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.

Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venkman being controlled here momentarily.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Venkman from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Venkman advances to half guard.

Wright is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Venkman pulls his head out easily.
Wright wants to improve his position but Venkman is controlling well.
Wright landing small, sideways elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venkman is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four 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.

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

Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venkman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Venkman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Venkman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venkman is one step ahead there.
Wright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Venkman throws out a leg kick but Wright moves out of range and Venkman only half commits.

Venkman 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.

Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Venkman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wright has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Venkman is looking to defend but Wright has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Venkman! Wright pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Venkman taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cedric Wright!