FWC 8 Lukeba V Mc Auley PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Wintertuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik comes to the ring accompanied by Stronger. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Malik
vs
Wintertuch

173 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammad Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jasper Wintertuch!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wintertuch fails to land with a series of punches.
Wintertuch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malik shoots in for a takedown but Wintertuch shows good takedown defense.
Malik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wintertuch on the side of the head.
Malik slips a jab and a cross from Wintertuch.
A punch combination from Wintertuch misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wintertuch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wintertuch throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wintertuch moves away from the strike by Malik.
Wintertuch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Malik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wintertuch sprawls well initially but Malik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wintertuch looks gassed!
Malik wants to pass the guard but Wintertuch is defending well.
Malik wants to control but Wintertuch is keeping him busy.
Malik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wintertuch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malik seems to be working for a kimura but Wintertuch defends the submission attempt.
Malik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Malik passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wintertuch is squirming around, avoiding Malik's attempts to control the action.

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

Malik looking for a guillotine from mount but Wintertuch is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Malik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wintertuch throws a nice looking combination but Malik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Wintertuch.
Wintertuch throws a series of punches but Malik moves out of range.
Wintertuch misses with a double jab.
Malik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Malik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Malik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wintertuch sprawls well initially but Malik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wintertuch is breathing heavily.

Malik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malik wants to control but Wintertuch is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik works his way into side control.

Malik is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wintertuch looks calm but he's in trouble here. Malik gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wintertuch is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Malik lets go of the hold and Wintertuch can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mohammad Malik!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between mad mic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Whiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Whiskey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

mic
vs
Whiskey

190 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Concrete Clothing Co.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, mad mic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Whiskey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mic has a takedown stuffed.
Whiskey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
mic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiskey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whiskey looks to clinch

and mic counters by moving into the clinch.

mic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whiskey uses from the top position.
mic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiskey trying to control the position from guard on top but mic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mic wants to sweep here but Whiskey controlling him for the moment.
Whiskey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with mic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
mic working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mic keeping full guard, as Whiskey tries to pass.
Whiskey wants to stand but mic is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiskey wants to control from the top but mic keeps moving.
Whiskey takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
mic wants to sweep but no luck.
mic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
mic misses with a two punch combination.
mic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mad mic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiskey clinches but mic breaks the clinch

and mic counters by moving into the clinch.
Whiskey lands a nice knee to the body.
Whiskey tries to pull guard but mic won't allow it.

Whiskey breaks the clinch.
mic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiskey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whiskey has taken the fight to the clinch.

Whiskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiskey lands a jab-cross combination.
Whiskey stuffs the takedown.
mic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whiskey pinned against the cage. Whiskey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
mic is breathing heavily.
mic misses with a takedown attempt - Whiskey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whiskey tries to clinch
and mic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
mic throws a push kick but Whiskey slaps the foot to one side.

Whiskey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Whiskey trying to control but mic is working from the bottom.
Whiskey stays in close to mic's body and controls the position.
Whiskey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
mic keeping full guard, as Whiskey tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiskey passes mic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whiskey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
mic trying to control but Whiskey postures up.
mic is looking for a sweep. Whiskey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
mic is staying active underneath Whiskey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
mic is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whiskey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts mic as he jumps to the side.
Whiskey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
mic with a poor takedown

and Whiskey moves into the clinch.

Whiskey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
mic punching from the bottom.
mic is trying to control but can't.
mic manages to get to full guard.

mic pushes Whiskey off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Whiskey 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.

mic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
mic wants to control but Whiskey is keeping him busy.

mic is trying to work for a kimura but Whiskey is defending well.
mic wants to pass the guard but Whiskey is defending well.
mic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if mic 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mic wants to work for an arm triangle but Whiskey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
mic prevents Whiskey from improving his position.
mic wants to get back to his feet.
Whiskey is pressing down on mic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Whiskey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

mic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Whiskey closes the distance but mic moves to the side

and mic counters with a single leg into guard. Whiskey didn't expect that.
Whiskey is pulling down on mic's head to control his posture.
Whiskey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
mic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiskey swivels though and keeps the full guard.

mic has gone for a leg lock! Whiskey slips out almost immediately though and dives into mic's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiskey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
mic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
mic pulls Whiskey in to control the position.

Whiskey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

mic pushes Whiskey off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mic throws a sloppy head kick and Whiskey moves out of range easily.

mic clinches.

mic pulls Whiskey into guard.

mic had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Whiskey is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. mic Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Whiskey's back instead.
mic controlling the position well here. Whiskey rolled but mic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Whiskey turns into mic and is now in his guard.
mic working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mad mic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Whiskey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but mic swivels and escapes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
mic is stalling here.
mic prevents a body shot from Whiskey.
mic takes an elbow to the forehead.
mic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whiskey just stands there and leans against the ropes.

mic jumps guard.
mic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Whiskey thows a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiskey trying to control the position from guard on top but mic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mic working for a triangle but Whiskey defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Whiskey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whiskey breaks mic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Whiskey preventing the sweep.
mic looking to control.
mic wants to stand up but Whiskey is controlling him.
Whiskey wants to pass the guard but mic is keeping the position.
mic controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

mic looking for a guillotine here but Whiskey defends easily.
Whiskey scoring with punches to the head and body.

mic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whiskey throws a big right hand that misses.
mic controls Whiskey momentarily but Whiskey frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mic wants to sweep but no luck.
mic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
mic punishing his opponent with strikes.
mic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
mic scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
mad mic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think mic 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mad mic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomba Woomla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kenny
vs
Woomla

180 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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, Glenn Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomba Woomla!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny fails with the takedown.
Woomla misses with a takedown attempt

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

Woomla is looking for a triangle here but Kenny uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Woomla taking a bit of punishment here - Kenny scoring with strikes.
Woomla is not content to let Kenny control the position.

Kenny decides to stand up, so the ref orders Woomla to his feet.

Kenny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kenny showed some decent athleticism there.
Woomla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny tries to stand but can't do so whilst Woomla controls his leg.
Kenny controlling the action here.
Kenny is looking to pass Woomla's guard but actually Woomla recovers to full guard.
Woomla wants to stand but Kenny is controlling the position.

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.
Kenny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenny postures up in Woomla's guard and throws a big left but Woomla blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenny pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenny tries to clinch there but Woomla circles away.
Woomla tries for a takedown but Kenny circles away easily

and Kenny counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woomla won't be happy with that.
Kenny misses with the ground and pound.
Woomla can't do much from the bottom here.
Woomla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woomla trying his best to control but Kenny has mounted him.
Kenny is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Woomla can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woomla is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kenny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenny putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kenny moves to take his opponent's back.
What can Woomla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Woomla looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenny is hanging on to Woomla's back as he tries to escape.
Woomla 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.
Woomla looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kenny.
Kenny is breathing heavily.
Woomla holding both Kenny 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kenny is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Kenny is looking for the choke from the back position but Woomla is controlling his hands well.
Kenny missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenn Kenny dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kenny fails with the takedown

and Woomla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kenny's guard.
Kenny has Woomla pulled in close to control his posture.
Woomla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woomla controls the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenny has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Woomla has passed into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woomla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenny keeps working.
Woomla throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kenny works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Woomla is looking for a kimura but Kenny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woomla to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kenny manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kenny keeping moving, preventing Woomla from controlling successfully.
Kenny keeping full guard, as Woomla tries to pass.

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.
Kenny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenny 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.
Woomla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woomla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kenny pulls Woomla in close to prevent any damage.
Glenn Kenny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kenny looking for a guillotine here but Woomla defends easily.
Woomla looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woomla swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kenny has managed to clinch.
Woomla is trying to break free.

Woomla manages to pull guard.
Kenny postures up.
Kenny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woomla is keeping the position for now.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Woomla is looking to stand up but Kenny isn't so interested in that idea.
Kenny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woomla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woomla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenny.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woomla doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kenny wants to control from the top but Woomla keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomba Woomla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Woomla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woomla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenny tries to land a body kick

and Woomla counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Woomla seems to be looking for submissions.
Woomla prevents Kenny from improving his position.
Woomla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Woomla trying to control from half guard but Kenny is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woomla seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kenny holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Woomla is looking for a kimura here.
Woomla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenny keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Woomla tries to stand and escape but Kenny actually recovers to full guard.
Kenny controlling the position.

Kenny is looking for a triangle but Woomla pushes his legs off easily.
Woomla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenny is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woomla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Woomla controlling from the top position.
Kenny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenny working a defensive guard here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kenny lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Woomla!
Woomla is squirming around, avoiding Kenny's attempts to control the action.
Kenny looking to control and managing it successfully.

Kenny has isolated one of Woomla's arms. Woomla looking to fight him off but Kenny twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glenn Kenny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarl Ekins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Storfors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ekins
vs
Storfors

186 cm
20
207 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarl Ekins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Claus Storfors!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekins lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Storfors sprawling to the canvas. Ekins follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Storfors hang on?

Storfors is rocked!
Storfors is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storfors is still in real trouble! Can Ekins finish him?
Ekins working Storfors over with strikes.
Storfors is looking to improve his position.
Storfors seems to have recovered his senses.
Storfors makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Storfors.
Ekins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storfors on the ground.
Ekins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storfors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ekins trying to control the position from guard on top but Storfors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Storfors has a closed guard, preventing Ekins from standing up.
Storfors is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Storfors sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekins defending well though.
Storfors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ekins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storfors.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Storfors has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storfors throwing shots but Ekins is blocking nicely.
Ekins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storfors.
Ekins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Storfors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Storfors throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storfors.
Storfors swings for the body but Ekins moves out of range.
Ekins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storfors jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ekins wants to clinch up but Storfors keeps it at a distance.
Ekins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Storfors tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Storfors lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storfors keeps the fight on the outside.
Storfors throws a big shot that misses.
Ekins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekins misses with a kick to the body.
Ekins misses with a body kick.
Storfors thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storfors looks to land a right hand but Ekins moved out of range.

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.
Storfors throws out a loose jab but Ekins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekins avoids a kick to the body.
Ekins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Storfors throws a right and a left that Ekins avoids nicely.
Ekins blocks a head kick by Storfors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Storfors counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Storfors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storfors lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ekins blocks a head kick by Storfors.
Ekins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Storfors counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storfors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storfors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekins throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jarl Ekins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storfors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekins avoids the head kick by Storfors.
Storfors tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Storfors.
Ekins doesn't manage to clinch there - Storfors circles away.
Ekins wants to clinch up but Storfors keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekins staying out of range there.
Ekins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storfors lands with a nice combination. Ekins backs away looking to recover.
Ekins moves away from the strike by Storfors.
Storfors keeps the fight on the outside.
Storfors slow jab from Ekins misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storfors counters with a straight right hand.
Storfors wants to clinch.
Storfors getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekins tries to clinch there but Storfors circles away.
Ekins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Storfors counters with a big head kick but Ekins shrugs it off.

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.
Ekins blocks a head kick by Storfors.
Ekins looks to land a combination but Storfors avoids it well.

Ekins has closed the distance and engaged Storfors in a clinch.
Storfors stalling in the clinch but Ekins improves position.
Storfors misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ekins.
Storfors changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ekins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ekins blocks a head kick by Storfors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarl Ekins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Donk. Storfors catches Ekins right on the button with a cross.
Storfors misses with a head kick.
Storfors throws a big shot that misses.
Storfors misses with a double jab

and Ekins counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Storfors!

It looks like Claus Storfors has been cut.
Storfors wants to improve his position but Ekins is controlling well.
Storfors makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Storfors.
Ekins looking to pass the guard.
Storfors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Storfors thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Storfors has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storfors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekins is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ekins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Storfors misses with an uppercut.

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.
Ekins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storfors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storfors misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Ekins misses
and Storfors counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Storfors lands.
Ekins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ekins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storfors counters with a head kick.
Storfors moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ekins rushes Storfors and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Storfors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekins digs a right hand underneath Storfors's ribcage. Storfors let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekins prevents the takedown attempt.
Storfors tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Storfors has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ekins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jarl Ekins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claus Storfors.
Ekins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storfors is trying to break free.
Storfors wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekins has him pressed against the ropes.
Storfors prevents Ekins from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ekins.
Ekins lands a body punch in the clinch.

Ekins breaks from the clinch.
Ekins misses with a two punch combination.
Storfors misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storfors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekins tries to clinch up but Storfors circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Ekins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storfors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekins avoids the head kick by Storfors.
Storfors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Claus Storfors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekins circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarl Ekins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekins, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarl Ekins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Baijllknusar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lipton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipton has chosen Pearl Jam - Black as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Baijllknusar
vs
Lipton

225 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
198 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonas Baijllknusar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Lipton!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lipton clinches with his opponent.
Baijllknusar looking to stall.
Baijllknusar is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lipton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Jonas Baijllknusar has been cut.
Lipton lands an elbow inside that Baijllknusar shrugs off.
Lipton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lipton stalling the fight.
Lipton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lipton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lipton misses with a knee to the head.
Lipton has Baijllknusar pressed against the ropes.
Lipton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lipton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lipton tries to land knees in the clinch but Baijllknusar avoids the damage to the body.
Lipton lands an elbow inside that Baijllknusar shrugs off.

Jonas Baijllknusar's cut is getting worse.
Baijllknusar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lipton pushes off an throws an elbow but Baijllknusar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Lipton looking to stall.
Lipton misses with a knee strike.
Lipton lands a knee to the body.
Baijllknusar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baijllknusar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lipton controlling the action here for a moment.
Lipton lands an elbow that stopped Baijllknusar in his tracks for a moment.
Baijllknusar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baijllknusar stalling in the clinch but Lipton improves position.
Lipton lands an elbow inside that Baijllknusar shrugs off.
Lipton slows down the pace here.
Lipton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lipton landing knees to the body.
Baijllknusar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lipton smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Baijllknusar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baijllknusar lands a nice looking body kick.
Lipton looks gassed!
Baijllknusar throws a head kick that misses.
Baijllknusar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lipton tries to clinch there but Baijllknusar circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Lipton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lipton throws an elbow but misses.
Lipton lands an elbow just above Baijllknusar 's eye.
Baijllknusar wants to get back to striking at distance but Lipton won't allow it.

Baijllknusar manages to pull guard.
Baijllknusar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baijllknusar is trying to hold Lipton in close to prevent damage but Lipton has managed to pass into half guard.
Baijllknusar tries to roll over but Lipton keeps him under control.
Baijllknusar wants to control but Lipton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lipton trying to mount his opponent but Baijllknusar defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar is trying to stand back up but Lipton is controlling him

Lipton stands up from half guard.

Baijllknusar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lipton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Baijllknusar.
Lipton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baijllknusar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lipton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Baijllknusar trying to control the position but Lipton is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baijllknusar working the head with strikes.
Lipton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baijllknusar content to control rather than advance.

Lipton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Lipton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Baijllknusar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lipton wants to clinch up but Baijllknusar keeps it at a distance.

Baijllknusar feints and as Lipton raises his hands in defense, Baijllknusar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baijllknusar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lipton is keeping the position for now.
Baijllknusar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Baijllknusar wants to pass the guard but Lipton is keeping the position.
Lipton keeping moving, preventing Baijllknusar from controlling successfully.
Baijllknusar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baijllknusar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lipton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baijllknusar!
Baijllknusar is bucking up trying to escape but Lipton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baijllknusar tries to reverse the position but Lipton maintains control.

Lipton get's back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lipton is fending him off so far but Baijllknusar persists. Nope, Lipton circles away and we're back to standing.
Lipton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baijllknusar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lipton tries to clinch but Baijllknusar moves out of range.
Lipton tries to clinch there but Baijllknusar circles away.
Lipton tries to clinch there but Baijllknusar circles away.
Baijllknusar misses with a series of wild punches.
Baijllknusar pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lipton pushes Baijllknusar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lipton lands an elbow just above Baijllknusar 's eye.
Baijllknusar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lipton prevents it.
Baijllknusar takes an elbow to the temple.
Baijllknusar is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lipton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Baijllknusar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipton lands a nice elbow.
Lipton lands an elbow inside.
Lipton lands a shoulder strike.
Lipton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baijllknusar blocks it with crossed arms.
Lipton avoiding damage.
Baijllknusar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Lipton.
Baijllknusar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lipton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lipton crunches a lovely knee into Baijllknusar's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lipton.
Baijllknusar struggles to land a body shot inside as Lipton controls his hands.

Baijllknusar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baijllknusar lands with a shot to the body.

Baijllknusar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baijllknusar lands in his opponent's guard.
Baijllknusar trying to control but Lipton is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baijllknusar wants to control from the top but Lipton keeps moving.
Baijllknusar tries to stand but Lipton is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jonas Baijllknusar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonas Baijllknusar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Baijllknusar swats away the attempt to clinch by Lipton.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baijllknusar.
Lipton tries to clinch there but Baijllknusar circles away.
Lipton fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lipton darts in and clinches Baijllknusar up against the ropes.
Lipton lands an elbow just above Baijllknusar 's eye.
Baijllknusar tries to pull guard but Lipton holds him up against the ropes and eventually Baijllknusar drops back down to his feet.

Baijllknusar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baijllknusar tries to clinch up but Lipton circles away and keeps his distance.
Lipton tries to clinch up
and Baijllknusar counters with a head kick. That will keep Lipton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lipton closes the distance looking to clinch

and Baijllknusar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baijllknusar wants to pass to mount but Lipton is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baijllknusar is working away from the top position though.
Lipton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baijllknusar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lipton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lipton tries to roll over but Baijllknusar keeps him under control.
Baijllknusar wants to free his trapped foot but Lipton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baijllknusar trying to control the pace.

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.
Baijllknusar trying to control from half guard but Lipton is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baijllknusar throws a head kick that half lands.

Baijllknusar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lipton wants to get back to full guard but Baijllknusar has passed into side control.
Baijllknusar looking to ground and pound but Lipton is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipton is squirming around, avoiding Baijllknusar's attempts to control the action.
Lipton throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Baijllknusar stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lipton tries to clinch up
and Baijllknusar counters with a three punch combo that has Lipton backing up. Lipton nods at Baijllknusar to acknowledge the strikes.
Baijllknusar shoots for a takedown but Lipton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Baijllknusar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lipton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baijllknusar tries to clinch but Lipton moves away

and Lipton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lipton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baijllknusar up against the ropes.
Baijllknusar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lipton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lipton misses with a knee strike.
Lipton tries a knee to the head but Baijllknusar blocks it.
Baijllknusar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lipton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lipton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baijllknusar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lipton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lipton has Baijllknusar pressed against the ropes.
Baijllknusar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lipton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Baijllknusar breaks from the clinch.
Lipton blocks a head kick by Baijllknusar.
Baijllknusar wants to clinch.
Baijllknusar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lipton swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Baijllknusar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baijllknusar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Little
vs
Sampson

188 cm
21
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sampson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sampson showed some decent athleticism there.
Sampson controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Little is looking to improve his position.
Sampson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Little does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sampson wants to free his trapped foot but Little is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Little trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Little is looking to improve his position.
Little wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy.

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

and Sampson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sampson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Little. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Little wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sampson slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson trying to pass the guard but Little defending well.

Little looking for submissions off his back.
Little misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Little has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sampson is working away from the top position though.
Little regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson 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.

Little is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sampson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sampson tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Little tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sampson 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.
Little controls Sampson momentarily but Sampson frees himself.
Little trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Little is trying to control the position but Sampson postures up.
Sampson tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Little shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sampson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Little is breathing heavily.
Little looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sampson clinches.
Sampson is stalling here.
Sampson is pressed up against the ropes. Little has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sampson down to the mat. Sampson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sampson.
Little is trying to escape the position but Sampson is controlling the position.
Little can't do much from the bottom here.
Sampson wants to take a breather but Little manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sampson.
Little is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Little working for a triangle but Sampson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Little wants to stand but Sampson is controlling the position.
Little throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sampson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Sampson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Little is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sampson prevents Little from getting back to his feet.
Sampson stopping the sweep attempt from Little.
Sampson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Sampson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Little is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Little trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson controlling the position easily from mount.
Little is looking to get to half guard.
Sampson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Little looks to clinch

and Sampson counters with a single leg into guard. Little didn't expect that.
Little looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sampson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sampson slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Sampson is going to stand back up.
Steve Sampson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Little misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sampson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Little wants to hold on but Sampson pushes him away.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Little is looking to escape.
Little is looking to get to half guard.
Sampson controlling the pace for now.
Little really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Sampson avoids the attempt from Little to control.
Little is desperately trying to improve his position but Sampson has a good base and remains in mount.
Sampson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Little wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to control the pace but Little is squirming around nicely.
Little wants to control but Sampson is having none of it.
Little is desperately trying to improve his position but Sampson has a good base and remains in mount.

Sampson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Little is on top in guard.
Sampson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Little is looking to stand up but Sampson won't let him.
Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sampson working a defensive guard but Little passes into half guard.
Little is keen to just control but Sampson is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sampson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Frank Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Little 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sampson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Sampson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Britantica Cadman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Domenic Amato has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Domenic Amato seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Amato
vs
Cadman

180 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Solid

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Amato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Britantica Cadman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Amato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Amato tries to free his leg and advance position but Cadman is retaining full guard.

Cadman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amato pushes down on Cadman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amato looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Cadman actively working from the bottom here.
Amato trying to advance position but Cadman counters by regaining guard.
Amato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amato wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Amato won't allow Cadman to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cadman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cadman looks gassed!
Amato with a nice head shot there.
Amato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amato trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Amato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Amato chips away with some ground and pound.
Amato with a nice head shot there.

Cadman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Amato is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cadman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Amato's back instead.
Amato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cadman on the ground.
Amato looking to control the position.

Amato showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman throwing sloppy strikes.

Amato showing good submission defense here.

Amato is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Amato trying to control but not successfully.
Will Cadman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amato fending off the submission attempt from Cadman.
You can see the frustration on Amato's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Amato wants to control his opponent's hands but Cadman gets his hands free.
Amato rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amato regains full guard. Nicely done.

Cadman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amato looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amato looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amato!
Amato in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato slows the pace down.
Amato wants to control but Cadman is keeping him busy.
Cadman has control of an arm but Amato manages to advance to Amato's back!
Amato connects with a big shot to the side of Cadman's head.
Amato is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Amato 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. Amato gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Amato apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Amato moves in looking to clinch but Cadman pushes him off.
Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amato throws out a loose jab but Cadman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Amato misses.

Amato closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Amato working the head and body with strikes.
Cadman tries to buck Amato off but Amato is having none of it.

Amato tries for a kimura but Cadman is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Cadman is looking for a sweep.
Amato creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cadman is breathing heavily.
Cadman taking a bit of punishment here - Amato scoring with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato wants to control but Cadman is keeping him busy.
Amato lands a few punches from side control.
Cadman tries to buck Amato off but Amato is having none of it.
Amato advances to mount.
Cadman tries to control Amato's body but Amato pushes him off. Cadman squirms to his side and now Amato has his back!
Amato scores with strikes from the back.
Amato scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amato is trying to stick to Cadman's back but Cadman is turning into Amato. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Amato's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cadman.
Amato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cadman manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cadman looking for a sweep. Not yet Cadman, not yet.
Cadman controls Amato momentarily but Amato frees himself.
Amato trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Cadman wants to sweep here but Amato controlling him for the moment.
Cadman trying to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cadman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cadman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cadman blocks a head kick by Amato.
Amato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cadman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Domenic Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amato throws a sloppy head kick and Cadman moves out of range easily.

Amato shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Amato was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cadman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cadman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amato connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cadman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Amato dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A lazy left from Amato finds it's target.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Amato.
Cadman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amato shoots in but Cadman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Domenic Amato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amato is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amato waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cadman.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadman circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Amato shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Amato was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Amato manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cadman to take his back!

Amato looking for the choke but no joy.
Cadman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato doesn't have the hooks in and Cadman manages to turn into his guard.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but Amato is keeping the position.
Cadman being controlled here momentarily.
Cadman advances to half guard.
Cadman is trying to control the action in half guard but Amato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cadman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cadman trying to control but Amato is having none of it.
Domenic Amato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cadman is working for a guillotine from mount but Amato frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Cadman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Amato is on top in guard.
Cadman working a defensive guard here.
Cadman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Amato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amato postures up.

Cadman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Britantica Cadman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amato makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Cadman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Amato is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cadman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Amato's back instead.
Cadman doesn't have the hooks in and Amato manages to turn into his guard.
Cadman 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Amato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Amato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and paihere dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazarus Slade has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Slade
vs
dawson

200 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lazarus Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, paihere dawson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from dawson.

Slade scores a takedown into full mount!
dawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Slade is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, dawson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
dawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
dawson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slade pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Slade moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, dawson has worked his arm free - good work by dawson!

Slade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but dawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slade is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade working away.

Slade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but dawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
dawson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
dawson trying to hold on to Slade's head to control him but Slade postures up.
dawson tries to get to full guard but Slade has control of the leg.

Slade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and dawson defends it well.
dawson is in trouble now - Slade has advanced to mount!
Slade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
dawson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Slade goes for an armbar but dawson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from dawson.

Slade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Slade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Slade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
dawson trying to control but Slade is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dawson slips nicely into half guard.
It looks like dawson is going to stand back up.

Slade is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but dawson pulls his head out easily.
Slade tries to roll over but dawson keeps him under control.

Slade is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but dawson pulls his head out easily.
dawson is looking to take a break and control but Slade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Slade looking for submissions off his back.
Slade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Slade looking for submissions from the bottom but instead dawson passes into side control.
Slade sneaks back into half guard.
Slade is looking for a sweep. dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of dawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take dawson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

dawson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slade is trying to get back to full guard.
Slade has hold of dawson's hands but dawson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

dawson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slade is just riding it out for now. dawson eventually gives up the hold.
dawson slips a nice elbow through Slade's hands, connecting with Slade's forehead.
Slade is pressing down on dawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade keeping moving, preventing dawson from controlling successfully.

Slade throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! dawson escapes and throws Slade's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Slade is looking for a sweep.
dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Slade gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Slade with the active half guard here but dawson passes nicely into side control.
dawson scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slade is not content to let dawson control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
dawson prevents Slade from improving his position.
Slade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of dawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take dawson's back!
dawson can't escape the position.
dawson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Slade is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
dawson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Slade off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Slade has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for dawson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Slade gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lazarus Slade!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Lukeba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Mc Auley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Mc Auley will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lukeba
vs
Mc Auley

194 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Lukeba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Mc Auley!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukeba has a takedown stuffed.
Lukeba shoots in but Mc Auley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lukeba closes the distance and clinches up with Mc Auley, looking for a takedown. Lukeba pushes Mc Auley against the ropes but Mc Auley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Lukeba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukeba tries to land a leg kick but Mc Auley saw it coming and moves away.

Lukeba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

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

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

Lukeba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lukeba stopping the sweep attempt from Mc Auley.
Lukeba wants to stand but Mc Auley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mc Auley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lukeba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mc Auley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mc Auley keeping full guard, as Lukeba tries to pass.
Lukeba pushes down on Mc Auley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lukeba is breathing heavily.
Mc Auley works his way to full guard. Good work.

Mc Auley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mc Auley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lukeba is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukeba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mc Auley is keeping the position for now.

Mc Auley working for a triangle but Lukeba defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lukeba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mc Auley swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mc Auley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lukeba wants to control from the top but Mc Auley keeps moving.
Lukeba looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Mc Auley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lukeba advances to half guard.
Lukeba uses his free foot to push down on Mc Auley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mc Auley.
Lukeba looking to control but Mc Auley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Lukeba stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Lukeba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mc Auley's guard.
Lukeba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mc Auley looking for a guillotine here but Lukeba defends easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Auley keeping moving, preventing Lukeba from controlling successfully.

Mc Auley looking for a guillotine here but Lukeba defends easily.
Lukeba works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Lukeba is looking for a kimura but Mc Auley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lukeba to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukeba passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mc Auley!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lukeba fails to move to back control.
Mc Auley is desperately trying to improve his position but Lukeba has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Mc Auley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lukeba shoots in but Mc Auley avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Mc Auley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mc Auley showed some decent athleticism there.

Mc Auley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lukeba manages to get to full guard.
Mc Auley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc Auley advances position into side control!
Lukeba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mc Auley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lukeba is trying to buck Mc Auley off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mc Auley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lukeba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lukeba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mc Auley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lukeba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mc Auley is working for a submission of some sort.

Lukeba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brian Mc Auley has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mc Auley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mc Auley prevents Lukeba from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Auley wants to control but Lukeba is keeping him busy.
Lukeba moves into full guard.

Lukeba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mc Auley slips nicely into half guard.
Lukeba is looking to control Mc Auley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lukeba avoid being mounted?
Lukeba manages to get to full guard.
Lukeba wants to sweep but no luck.
Lukeba keeping moving, preventing Mc Auley from controlling successfully.
Mc Auley tries to free his leg and advance position but Lukeba is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Auley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mc Auley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lukeba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

and Mc Auley counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Mc Auley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lukeba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lukeba has escaped and now he's on top!

Mc Auley is looking for a triangle but Lukeba pushes his legs off easily.
Mc Auley tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lukeba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mc Auley looking for a guillotine here but Lukeba defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mc Auley is looking to sinch up a triangle. Lukeba throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mc Auley's body to avoid the submission. Mc Auley has instead reached around Lukeba's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mc Auley arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Mc Auley!
Brian Mc Auley is the new light heavyweight champion!