The Syndicate: Part XXIV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makounochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippo Makounochi has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Watson
vs
Makounochi

170 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ippo Makounochi!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson tries to bum rush Makounochi with a series of wild strikes but Makounochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Watson clinches.

Makounochi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Makounochi.
Makounochi misses with the combination.
Makounochi misses with a body shot.
Makounochi misses with a hook.
Makounochi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Watson counters with a two punch combo.

Makounochi is rocked!
Makounochi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makounochi is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Watson connects with a nice cross there... Makounochi is looking wobbly and Watson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Makounochi to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Watson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jermaine Watson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dempsey comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Bleed it Out. Leopold Masterson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Dempsey's chin.

Dempsey
vs
Masterson

175 cm
18
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
151 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt - Dempsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dempsey swinging wilding here.
Dempsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss.

Masterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dempsey is looking to regain half guard here but Masterson keeps moving and retains side control.
Masterson is chipping away with strikes.
Masterson cracks Dempsey with a big elbow.
Dempsey struggling a bit here.
Dempsey is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Masterson is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey bucks up and tries to throw Masterson off but instead Masterson has got his back!
Dempsey looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Dempsey breaks Masterson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dempsey passes Masterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dempsey wants to free his trapped foot but Masterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dempsey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dempsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masterson on the ground.
Masterson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Masterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dempsey wants to stand but Masterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dempsey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masterson trying to keep a closed guard but Dempsey is proving a slippery customer.
Dempsey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dempsey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dempsey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Masterson is looking for a triangle but Dempsey pushes his legs off easily.
Masterson looks gassed!
Dempsey throwing strikes but missing.

Masterson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dempsey is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Masterson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dempsey's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson keeps control of the position as Dempsey tries to break free.
Dempsey is trying to stand back up.
Dempsey turns into Masterson and is now in his guard.

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.
Masterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dempsey manages to get himself to full guard.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but Masterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dempsey thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dempsey is trying to control the position but Masterson postures up.
Dempsey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Masterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Masterson 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.

Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masterson fails with the takedown.
Dempsey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dempsey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masterson. Masterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Masterson is rocked!
Dempsey drops Masterson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Masterson! Dempsey dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Nick Dempsey!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crocodile Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bubba
vs
Dundee

179 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
169 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Bubba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crocodile Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubba misses with a head kick.
Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dundee swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bubba moves into the clinch.
Dundee is trying to break the clinch but Bubba has him pressed against the cage.

Dundee is trying to trip Bubba. He has hold of a leg but Bubba is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dundee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bubba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bubba postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dundee looks a forlorn figure.
Dundee tries to buck Bubba off but he can't manage it.
Dundee is squirming around, avoiding Bubba's attempts to control the action.
Bubba lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Bubba.
Bubba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dundee really wants to buck Bubba off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba wants to control the pace but Dundee is squirming around nicely.
Bubba controlling from mount.
Bubba won't let Dundee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bubba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dundee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bubba trying to control but Dundee is having none of it.
Dundee is trying to stand up.
Bubba landing strikes from the mount and Dundee is in trouble!

Bubba wants to finish this one by submission but Dundee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bubba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba landing strikes from the mount.
Dundee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bubba lands with some strikes.
Bubba won't let Dundee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dundee looks gassed!
Bubba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bubba controlling from mount.
Dundee is in a horrible position here. Bubba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dundee wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Bubba looking to secure an arm triangle but Dundee defends it well.
Dundee is squirming around, avoiding Bubba's attempts to control the action.

Bubba has hold of Dundee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dundee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bubba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dundee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bubba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dundee trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubba looking to control but Dundee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dundee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The referee warns Dundee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dundee wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dundee is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Bubba has taken his back!
Bubba is punishing Dundee with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dundee is trying to get back to his feet but Bubba has full control of the position and if anything, Dundee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bubba lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dundee.
Bubba scores with strikes from the back.
Bubba tries to keep control of the position but Dundee is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bubba dominated that round.
That's time! Bubba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bubba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dundee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bubba misses with the combination.
Bubba fails with a takedown attempt.
Dundee falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bubba counters with a single leg into guard. Dundee didn't expect that.
Dundee wants to stand up but Bubba is controlling him.
Bubba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dundee's guard.
Dundee wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dundee can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bubba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bubba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba trying to control from half guard but Dundee is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bubba lands with a punch from half guard.
Dundee won't allow Bubba to pass to mount.
Dundee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bubba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bubba wants to pass the guard but Dundee is defending well.

Dundee kicks off Bubba and gets to his feet.
Bubba shoots for a takedown but Dundee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bubba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dundee pinned against the cage. Dundee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bubba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubba shoots in looking for a takedown. Dundee tries to sprawl out of it but Bubba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dundee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bubba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crocodile Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Bubba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bubba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Dundee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bubba tries to strike from the bottom.
Bubba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chris Bubba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bubba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bubba works his way into side control.
Bubba advances nicely into full mount.
Bubba wants to control the pace but Dundee is squirming around nicely.
Bubba with good strikes from the mount here!
Dundee is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Bubba has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba scores with punches to the body.
Bubba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Bubba is looking for the choke from the back position but Dundee is controlling his hands well.
Bubba is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bubba gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bubba gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bubba apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Dundee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bubba moves into the clinch.
Dundee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bubba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bubba wants to break free but Dundee has control.
Bubba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dundee wants to get back to striking at distance but Bubba won't allow it.
Dundee is trying to break the clinch but Bubba has him pressed against the cage.
Dundee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bubba avoids the damage to the body.

Dundee breaks the clinch.
Bubba tries to clinch up but Dundee circles away and keeps his distance.

Bubba drives through and clinches with Dundee against the cage.

Dundee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bubba looks for a takedown but Dundee sprawls well.
Bubba checks a leg kick.
Dundee's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dundee duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dundee misses with a combination

and Bubba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dundee won't be happy with that.
Bubba trying to control the position but Dundee is working away.
Dundee is pushing Bubba's head away, looking to escape. Bubba manages to hold on to the position though.

Bubba stands up and beckons Dundee to his feet.
Bubba is looking to clinch.
Bubba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bubba misses with a few strikes there.
Bubba doesn't manage to clinch there - Dundee circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bubba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bubba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bubba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bubba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bubba gets a takedown into half guard.

Bubba escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dundee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bubba has his takedown stuffed

and Dundee counters by moving into the clinch.
Dundee wants to break free but Bubba has control.
Bubba wants to get back to striking at distance but Dundee won't allow it.
Bubba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dundee smiles and moves away.
Bubba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dundee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bubba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dundee darts in trying to clinch

so Bubba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bubba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bubba trying to control the position from guard on top but Dundee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dundee is working an open guard so Bubba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bubba darts in trying to clinch

and Dundee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bubba trying to control here.
Bubba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dundee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Bubba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bubba is trying to stand up here but Dundee is controlling him well.
Dundee is thwarting Bubba's attempts to control the position.
Bubba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bubba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba looking to control.
Dundee tries to stand but Bubba is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bubba tries to clinch but Dundee is having none of it.
A head kick by Bubba misses
and Dundee counters with a one-two to the body.

Bubba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bubba showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dundee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dundee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dundee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dundee has his takedown stuffed
and Bubba counters with a nice body shot.
Bubba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bubba gets caught flat footed, as Dundee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bubba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dundee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bubba's guard.
Dundee stopping the sweep attempt from Bubba.
Dundee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bubba trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bubba tries a head kick but it misses.
Bubba misses with a low kick.
Bubba throws a lazy head kick
and Dundee counters with a nice body shot.

Bubba darts in and clinches Dundee up against the cage.
Crocodile Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba wants a takedown but no success here.

Bubba gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dundee is trying to stand up here but Bubba is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Dundee actively working from the bottom here.

Dundee looking for subs from the bottom but Bubba mounts him!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Bubba.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bubba, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bubba!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jablowme comes into the arena with enter sandman blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jablowme
vs
Wilson

187 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Elite Clothing

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heywood Jablowme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jablowme.
Jablowme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Jablowme settles back down.
Wilson moves forwards but Jablowme connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Jablowme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jablowme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Jablowme misses with a double jab.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Jablowme shows good takedown defense.
Wilson looks gassed!
A combination from Jablowme does no damage.
Jablowme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jablowme.
Jablowme misses with a two punch combination.

Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jablowme to the mat! Jablowme manages to get full guard.

Jablowme looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Jablowme.
Jablowme can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Jablowme is defending the position.
Jablowme wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.

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

Wilson is looking for a kimura here.

Wilson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilson prevents Jablowme from standing back up.

Wilson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two 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.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Jablowme is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jablowme has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jablowme is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jablowme is trying to get back to full guard.
Jablowme is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Wilson tries to escape but Jablowme has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jablowme landing with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jablowme has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Wilson is in real trouble here. Jablowme gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Wilson is tapping out! Jablowme wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Heywood Jablowme!

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 Ethan Pemberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Vaulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaulen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Love Norwegian Country kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pemberton
vs
Vaulen

180 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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Hulk Supplementz

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ethan Pemberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johannes Vaulen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vaulen takes the fight into the clinch.
Vaulen avoiding damage as Pemberton throws knees to the body.
Pemberton tries to pull guard but Vaulen won't allow it.
Pemberton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pemberton.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vaulen.

Vaulen has picked Pemberton up - he's going for a ride! Vaulen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pemberton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vaulen is working away from the top position though.

Vaulen is working for a submission of some sort.
Vaulen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pemberton wants to control but Vaulen is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pemberton manages to get to full guard.
Vaulen preventing the sweep.

Pemberton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaulen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pemberton keeping moving, preventing Vaulen from controlling successfully.
Pemberton trying to control the position.
Pemberton keeping full guard, as Vaulen tries to pass.
Vaulen postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen wants to pass the guard but Pemberton is keeping the position.
Pemberton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vaulen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pemberton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vaulen!
Pemberton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vaulen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vaulen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaulen wants to control but Pemberton is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Pemberton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pemberton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vaulen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pemberton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pemberton is trying to keep Vaulen in close.
Vaulen scoring with punches to the head and body.

Pemberton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pemberton is breathing heavily.

Pemberton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaulen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaulen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaulen passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pemberton is refusing to be controlled, as Vaulen sits in half guard.
Vaulen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vaulen is pressing down on Pemberton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pemberton is holding on for now.
Vaulen prevents Pemberton from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vaulen connects with a nice short shot to Pemberton's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vaulen lands a nice short elbow.
Vaulen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pemberton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vaulen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vaulen lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johannes Vaulen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vaulen moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaulen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vaulen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pemberton.

Vaulen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vaulen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vaulen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Vaulen is posturing up here but Pemberton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vaulen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vaulen has to tap! Slick submission there by Pemberton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Pemberton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Kelly is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Schwarzenegger
vs
Kelly

225 cm
22
267 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Schwarzenegger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schwarzenegger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzenegger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schwarzenegger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schwarzenegger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelly is looking to sweep but instead, Schwarzenegger has passed into half guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.

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

Schwarzenegger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom here.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly stops Schwarzenegger from passing to mount.
Schwarzenegger tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kelly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kelly trying to control here.

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

Schwarzenegger is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schwarzenegger to get the leverage.
Schwarzenegger is breathing heavily.

That's two 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.
Kelly trying to hold on to Schwarzenegger's head to control him but Schwarzenegger postures up.
Schwarzenegger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schwarzenegger not doing much here.

Schwarzenegger is looking for a kimura here.
Kelly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kelly tries to roll over but Schwarzenegger keeps him under control.
Kelly tries to kick Schwarzenegger off but Schwarzenegger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelly managing to control the position.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzenegger is proving a slippery customer.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzenegger is proving a slippery customer.

Kelly has his feet on Schwarzenegger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Schwarzenegger.

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.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Kelly blocks a leg kick.

Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schwarzenegger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Kelly has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schwarzenegger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Schwarzenegger tries to roll but Kelly sticks to his back.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the hands but Kelly won't let him.
Schwarzenegger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Schwarzenegger fending off the submission attempt from Kelly.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the hands but Kelly won't let him.
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 Arnold Schwarzenegger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Schwarzenegger shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schwarzenegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzenegger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzenegger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kelly for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schwarzenegger won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Schwarzenegger chips away with some ground and pound.
Schwarzenegger looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzenegger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schwarzenegger wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Schwarzenegger is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but Schwarzenegger has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kelly wants to stand back up but Schwarzenegger manages to pass into side control.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Kelly gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kelly is trying desperately to improve position.
Schwarzenegger looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Arnold Schwarzenegger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Schwarzenegger scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schwarzenegger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrew Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt

and Schwarzenegger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kelly's guard.
Schwarzenegger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schwarzenegger is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Schwarzenegger stands up and beckons Kelly to join him on the feet.

Schwarzenegger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schwarzenegger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schwarzenegger tries to control but Kelly wriggling away.
Kelly has given up his back. Will we see Schwarzenegger going for some submissions?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kelly wants to control his opponent's hands but Schwarzenegger gets his hands free.

Kelly showing good submission defense here.
Kelly can't escape the position.
Schwarzenegger controlling the position well here. Kelly rolled but Schwarzenegger kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Schwarzenegger is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kelly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Schwarzenegger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arnold Schwarzenegger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Tiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tiner
vs
Elwood

172 cm
22
151 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Conrad Tiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pat Elwood!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tiner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Elwood won't allow Tiner to pass to mount.
Elwood tries to get to full guard but Tiner has control of the leg.
Tiner is thwarting Elwood's attempts to control the position.
Elwood regains full guard. Nicely done.

Elwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Elwood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Tiner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elwood dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tiner working for a triangle but Elwood defends it easily.
Elwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Tiner working for a triangle but Elwood defends it easily.
Tiner is breathing heavily.
Elwood trying to control but Tiner is working from the bottom.
Elwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elwood throws a head kick but Tiner moves out of range.

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.

Tiner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Elwood wants to control but Tiner postures up.
Elwood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Elwood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elwood.
Elwood trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tiner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Elwood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tiner, into his guard.
Elwood passes Tiner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Tiner is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Elwood pulls his head out easily.
Tiner wants to improve his position but Elwood is controlling well.
Tiner is refusing to be controlled, as Elwood sits in half guard.
Tiner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tiner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Elwood is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tiner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Elwood's back instead.

Tiner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Elwood is defending well though. Tiner let's go of the attempt for now.
Tiner is trying to stick to Elwood's back but Elwood is turning into Tiner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tiner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elwood.
Elwood wants to control from the top but Tiner keeps moving.

Elwood drops back looking for a leg! Tiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tiner manages to kick Elwood off! Elwood jumps back into Tiner's guard.
Elwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tiner wants to get back to full guard.
Elwood is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Elwood wants to take Tiner's back but he can't do it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Elwood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tiner is trying to escape the mount.
Elwood moves to the back position.
Elwood controlling from the back.
Elwood doesn't have the hooks in and Tiner manages to turn into his guard.
Tiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Elwood is retaining full guard.

Elwood is working an open guard so Tiner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Elwood shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiner tries to sprawl out of it but Elwood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Tiner drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Conrad Tiner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tiner misses with a takedown

and Elwood counters by moving into the clinch.
Elwood wants a takedown but no success here.

Tiner is trying to trip Elwood. He has hold of a leg but Elwood is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tiner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tiner is looking to stand up but Elwood won't let him.
Elwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiner is one step ahead there.
Elwood controls Tiner momentarily but Tiner frees himself.
Elwood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tiner kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elwood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Elwood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiner tries to roll over but Elwood keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiner is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tiner looking for submissions off his back.

Elwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiner defends it well.
Tiner is trying to get back to full guard.
Tiner regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tiner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tiner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tiner wants to get back to his feet but Elwood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Elwood has passed into side control.

Elwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tiner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tiner parries the strikes from Elwood easily there. Elwood is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tiner to escape.
Tiner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tiner wants to get back to full guard.
Tiner works his way to full guard. Good work.

Tiner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Elwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiner is keeping the position for now.
Tiner keeping moving, preventing Elwood from controlling successfully.

Tiner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood won't allow Tiner to sweep him here.

Tiner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Elwood is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tiner.
Tiner is looking to regain half guard here but Elwood keeps moving and retains side control.
Tiner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elwood off and has taken his back!
Conrad Tiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Elwood defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Tiner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Elwood has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tiner has the hooks in. Elwood is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiner avoiding Elwood 's attempts to control his hands.

Elwood defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Elwood is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Elwood breaks Tiner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Elwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elwood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elwood preventing the sweep.

Tiner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tiner 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.
Elwood lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tiner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Elwood has managed to clinch.

Elwood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tiner regains guard.

Tiner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elwood pushing down on Tiner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Elwood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elwood trying to control the action but Tiner is working from the bottom.
Elwood winds up and cracks Tiner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Elwood is working for a kimura but Tiner is defending it quite comfortably.
Elwood works his way into side control.
Elwood advances nicely into full mount.
Tiner wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood tries to get the hooks in deep but Tiner pushed the leg off.

Tiner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Elwood.
Tiner is trying to break free.
Elwood struggling to land strikes to the head as Tiner covers up.
Elwood controlling well, preventing Tiner from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Elwood is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tiner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tiner turns into Elwood and is now in his guard.
Elwood 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.
Elwood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiner's guard.
Elwood wants to pass the guard but Tiner is keeping the position.

Tiner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elwood wants to control from the top but Tiner keeps moving.
Elwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elwood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Tiner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Tiner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Elwood wants to pass the guard but Tiner is keeping the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elwood passes into half guard.
Elwood trying to control the action but Tiner is working from the bottom.
Tiner is pressing down on Elwood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tiner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Elwood!
Elwood manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tiner trying to mount his opponent but Elwood defends it.
Tiner is thwarting Elwood's attempts to control the position.
Elwood gets back to full guard.
Elwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Elwood, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiner wants to pass the guard but Elwood is keeping the position.
Tiner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elwood is trying to keep Tiner in close.

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

Elwood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Elwood looking for a guillotine here but Tiner defends easily.
Tiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pat Elwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiner is pushing down on Elwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Tiner has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiner's back!

Elwood patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Elwood looking for the choke from the back.
Tiner grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Elwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tiner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tiner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Valkohammas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolo Tianjengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Valkohammas
vs
Tianjengo

195 cm
18
219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Veikko Valkohammas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jolo Tianjengo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valkohammas missing with a left hand there. Tianjengo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valkohammas scores with a sloppy right hand. Tianjengo should have avoided that one.

It looks like Jolo Tianjengo has been cut.
Valkohammas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tianjengo throws a leg kick but Valkohammas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valkohammas tries to score with a low kick but Tianjengo moves his leg out of the way.
Tianjengo shoots in for a takedown but Valkohammas shows good takedown defense.
Valkohammas throws a series of punches but Tianjengo avoids them all with ease.
Valkohammas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valkohammas scores with a punch to the head.
Valkohammas looks to land a right hand but Tianjengo moved out of range.
Tianjengo shoots for a takedown but Valkohammas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Valkohammas clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tianjengo.
Valkohammas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valkohammas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valkohammas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tianjengo scores with a knee to the head.
Tianjengo is trying to break free.
Valkohammas lands with a short shot to the head.
Tianjengo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valkohammas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Veikko Valkohammas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jolo Tianjengo.

Tianjengo drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valkohammas wants to stand but Tianjengo is controlling his posture from full guard.

Valkohammas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tianjengo, up you get!
Tianjengo looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tianjengo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Valkohammas catches Tianjengo right on the button with a cross.

Tianjengo is rocked!
Valkohammas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tianjengo manages to avoid it.

Valkohammas has closed the distance and engaged Tianjengo in a clinch.
Valkohammas digs a right hand underneath Tianjengo's ribcage. Tianjengo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tianjengo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valkohammas lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Valkohammas.

Tianjengo jumps guard and drags Valkohammas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tianjengo looking to control.

Valkohammas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tianjengo, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tianjengo thuds his shin into the meat of Valkohammas's side.

Tianjengo tries to keep at a distance but Valkohammas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tianjengo jumps guard but Valkohammas stands there with Tianjengo around his waist. Tianjengo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valkohammas is leaning against Tianjengo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tianjengo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valkohammas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tianjengo backwards.
Tianjengo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tianjengo wants a takedown.
Tianjengo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valkohammas is keeping busy.

Tianjengo successfully pulls guard.
Valkohammas stops Tianjengo from standing up.
Tianjengo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valkohammas's guard.
Valkohammas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tianjengo is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Valkohammas wriggles free and stands up.
Tianjengo slips a jab from Valkohammas.
Valkohammas misses with a few strikes there.

Tianjengo tries to keep at a distance but Valkohammas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valkohammas.
Valkohammas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tianjengo tries for a takedown but Valkohammas manages to get underhooks.
Tianjengo goes for a takedown attempt but Valkohammas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab from Valkohammas.
Tianjengo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valkohammas pinned against the cage. Valkohammas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valkohammas just misses with a punch to the body.
Valkohammas wants to clinch up but Tianjengo keeps it at a distance.
Valkohammas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tianjengo.

Valkohammas pushes Tianjengo up against the cage in a clinch.
Valkohammas throws a head punch that misses.
Valkohammas lands a hook that snaps the head of Tianjengo backwards.
Valkohammas swings wildly with an uppercut but Tianjengo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tianjengo decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tianjengo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valkohammas won't allow Tianjengo to get back to his feet.

Tianjengo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Valkohammas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tianjengo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Valkohammas's back instead.
Tianjengo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Tianjengo tightening his grip on Valkohammas, looking for the choke.
Valkohammas is trying to stand back up.
Valkohammas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tianjengo on the ground.

Tianjengo is looking for the choke from the back position but Valkohammas is controlling his hands well.

Tianjengo looking to break Valkohammas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Valkohammas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tianjengo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valkohammas holding both Tianjengo 's hands and preventing any damage.

Tianjengo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Valkohammas is doing well to defend. Tianjengo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Valkohammas is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jolo Tianjengo!

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FIGHT
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96%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kazuki
vs
Cox

180 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dixon Cox!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Cox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazuki sprawls well initially but Cox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Cox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kazuki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kazuki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cox!
Cox is trying to escape the mount.
Kazuki trying to control but Cox is having none of it.
Cox tries to reverse the position but Kazuki maintains control.

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

Kazuki is working for a guillotine from mount but Cox frees his head quite easily.
Cox manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox tries to get to full guard but Kazuki has control of the leg.

Cox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuki looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kazuki wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Cox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazuki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cox looks gassed!

Cox looking for a guillotine here but Kazuki defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kazuki drops back looking for a leg! Cox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cox manages to kick Kazuki off! Kazuki jumps back into Cox's guard.
Kazuki wants to pass the guard but Cox is keeping the position.
Kazuki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kazuki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazuki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox manages to get back to half guard.
Kazuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Cox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cox is trying to get back to full guard.
Cox is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kazuki jumps into side control!
Cox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kazuki trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom.
Kazuki wants to stand but Cox has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Kazuki wants to work for an arm triangle but Cox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Cox actively working from the bottom here.
Cox tries to get to full guard but Kazuki has control of the leg.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cox shoots in and bounces Kazuki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazuki is retaining full guard.
Cox advances to half guard.

Cox is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kazuki has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cox seems to be working for a kimura but Kazuki defends the submission attempt.

Cox 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.
Cox is thwarting Kazuki's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Cox 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.

Kazuki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cox's head backwards.
Kazuki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Cox is rocked!
Cox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cox is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuki finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Kazuki ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Cox clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sho Kazuki!