NFC 1 'Brawl at the Bar' PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Tanner looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Tanner
vs
Severn

200 cm
22
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beast Severn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn tries for a takedown but Tanner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Severn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner shoots in for a double leg but Severn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Severn tries to clinch there but Tanner circles away.
Severn defending well as Tanner loads up on a big left hand.
Tanner looks for a takedown but Severn sprawls well.
Severn shoots and misses

and Tanner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Severn's guard.
Tanner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Severn on the ground.

Severn has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tanner doesn't defend quickly enough and Severn has managed to lock this one up! Can Tanner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Severn on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Beast Severn!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Duggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Duggy
vs
Mac

168 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Duggy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mac!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac misses with a wild combination.
Mac is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duggy walks into a stiff left hand from Mac.
Mac scores with the left hand. Duggy knows he should have avoided that one.
Mac scores with a jab to the head.
Mac lunges at Duggy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duggy's hand.
Duggy wants to clinch up but Mac keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Mac.
Mac is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice sprawl there from Mac as Duggy shoots in.
Duggy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Mac - just one landing.
Duggy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duggy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duggy.
Duggy shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good shot there by Mac.
Mac is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Duggy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mac. That snapped Duggy's head back.
Duggy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Duggy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Mac both land. Nice combination.
Mac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duggy's head backwards.

Duggy is rocked!
Mac misses with a straight left.
A combination from Mac does no damage.
Mac throws a hook to the side of Duggy's head but Duggy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duggy wants to clinch.
Duggy closes the distance and clinches up with Mac, looking for a takedown. Duggy pushes Mac against the cage but Mac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Duggy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duggy walks into a stiff left hand from Mac.
Mac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duggy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggy tries to clinch but Mac is having none of it.
Duggy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duggy takes one on the button.
Duggy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Duggy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Duggy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac stuns Duggy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mac just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac throws a jab when Duggy was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duggy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac scores with a nice right hand.
Duggy wants to clinch.
Mac misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggy walks into a straight right hand from Mac.
Duggy dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Mac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggy blocks a jab.
Mac cracks a nice hook into Duggy's ribs.
Duggy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mac jabs Duggy right on the nose. Duggy blinks but takes it well.
Duggy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duggy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frank Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Mac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mac.
Mac throws a right hand that Duggy ducks under and follows up with a left that Duggy also avoids with ease.
Duggy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duggy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac throws out the jab.
Mac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggy tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duggy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mac looks to throw the jab but Duggy is out of range.
Mac might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mac misses with a looping left.
Duggy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duggy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duggy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac scores with a shot to the body.
Mac lands a right hook to the body.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
Duggy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac as he jumps to the side.
Duggy is breathing heavily.
Mac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duggy on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duggy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duggy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duggy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac avoids the head kick by Duggy.
Duggy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mac's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duggy is looking to clinch.
Mac misses with a looping right.
Mac cracks Duggy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mac keeps the fight on the outside.
Mac scores with a nice head shot.
Mac swings for the body but Duggy moves out of range.
Duggy slips a jab from Mac.
Mac scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
Jim Duggy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duggy.
Duggy blocks a jab.
Mac scores with a decent looking hook.
Duggy is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mac!
Duggy tries for a takedown but Mac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duggy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mac swinging wilding here.
Mac lands with an uppercut that bounces Duggy off the cage and back into rage.
Mac throws out a powerful jab.
Mac stuffs the takedown.
Mac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac stuffs the takedown attempt from Duggy. Duggy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Duggy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Mac misses.
Duggy tries to clinch there but Mac circles away.
Mac connects with a single shot there.
Duggy walks into a straight right hand from Mac.
Mac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice jab there from Mac.
Duggy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mac lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Mac.
Mac stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Mac.
Frank Mac seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac looks to land a combination but Duggy avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Mac.
Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Mac catches Duggy right on the button with a cross.
Mac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Mac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mac.
Duggy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac circles away.
No luck for Duggy with that takedown attempt.
Mac misses with the combination.
Duggy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac scores with a decent looking hook.
Duggy moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
Mac lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggy walks into a jab.
Duggy wants to clinch up but Mac keeps it at a distance.
Mac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duggy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mac scores with a jab to the head.
Duggy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mac connects with a body shot.
Duggy tries to clinch up.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Duggy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mac thuds his right hand into Duggy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mac digs a good hook to Duggy's body.
Mac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duggy's head.
Mac connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Duggy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mac.
Duggy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac throws a right and a left that Duggy avoids nicely.
Mac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duggy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mac to score with a decent uppercut.
Mac scores with a nice right hand.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
Mac misses with the combination.
Mac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggy wants to clinch up but Mac keeps it at a distance.
Mac connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Mac does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duggy is looking to clinch but Mac is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Duggy.
Duggy tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range.
Mac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duggy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duggy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duggy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mac misses with the combination.
Mac lands a jab to Duggy's midsection.
Mac misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duggy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duggy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duggy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mac will feel that in the morning.
Duggy wants to clinch.
Duggy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac circles away.
Duggy tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duggy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mac misses with a double jab.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mac misses with a double jab.
Mac fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duggy on the side of the head.
Mac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duggy moves away.
Duggy tries to clinch but Mac is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duggy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duggy wants to clinch.
Duggy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Mac scores with a four punch combination!
Duggy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac throws out the jab.
Mac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac misses with a double jab.
Duggy tries to clinch but Mac is having none of it.
Mac throws a right hand that Duggy ducks under and follows up with a left that Duggy also avoids with ease.
Duggy throws a head kick but Mac moves out of range.
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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.
Duggy moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac misses with a body shot.
Duggy cracks the inside of Mac's front leg.
Duggy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mac lands a nice looking body shot.
Mac misses the shot to the body.
Duggy tries to clinch there but Mac circles away.
Mac works Duggy's body with a nice hook.
Mac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duggy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Mac.
Duggy tries for a takedown but Mac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mac connects with a single shot there.
Jim Duggy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Mac.
Well Mac 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jimerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aikidoka Shihan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimerson's entrance music is The Call of Ktulhu. A fine choice. Joey Jimerson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aikidoka Shihan's chin.

Jimerson
vs
Shihan

180 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Jimerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aikidoka Shihan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shihan lands with a nice body kick.
Shihan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Shihan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimerson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Jimerson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Shihan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jimerson trying to control here.

Jimerson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shihan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jimerson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimerson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shihan looks gassed!
Jimerson tries to roll over but Shihan keeps him under control.

Jimerson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shihan pulls his head out easily.
Shihan not doing much here.
Jimerson trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shihan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jimerson is looking for a triangle here but Shihan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jimerson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jimerson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jimerson tries to improve his position but instead Shihan has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimerson tries to escape the position.
Jimerson turns into Shihan and is now in his guard.
Jimerson looking to pass the guard.
Shihan is trying to keep Jimerson in close.
Jimerson advances to half guard.

Jimerson is working for a submission of some sort.

Shihan is defending against the submission attempts here by Jimerson.
Shihan tries to roll over but Jimerson keeps him under control.

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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Jimerson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humza Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua has chosen Slipknot - Dead Memories as his entrance music. Humza Joshua is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pullo
vs
Joshua

196 cm
22
282 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Pullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Humza Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua wants to land a leg kick but Pullo is out of range.
Joshua connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Pullo tumbling to the canvas! Joshua pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Pullo was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Humza Joshua!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Boland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyer comes into the arena with Life will kill you blaring out of the sound system. Steve Meyer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Meyer
vs
Boland

180 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but Boland shows good takedown defense.
Boland dodges the punch combination from Meyer.

Boland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meyer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Meyer keeps control of Boland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Meyer.

It looks like Ronnie Boland has been cut.
Meyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Boland won't allow it.
Meyer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meyer is working for takedown but Boland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Meyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steve Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Boland.
Boland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meyer counters with an outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Meyer - that will leave a mark!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boland.
Boland in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boland working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boland stands up and beckons Meyer to his feet.

Boland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Boland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boland is taking a breather. Meyer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Meyer is trying to control but can't.
Boland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyer keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boland not doing much here.
Meyer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boland is working away from the top position though.
Boland is keen to just control but Meyer is a slippery customer.

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.

Boland gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meyer is trying to stand up here but Boland is controlling him well.

Boland seems to be working for a kimura but Meyer defends the submission attempt.
Boland content to control rather than advance.
Meyer trying to control from the bottom.
Boland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Meyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meyer's head.

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

Boland rushes Meyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boland has had enough of the clinch but Meyer keeps him there for the moment.

Boland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Meyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boland controlling the position.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Boland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Boland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Boland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boland postures up.
Meyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boland manages to get himself to full guard.

Meyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Meyer preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyer stops Boland from standing up.
Meyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Boland is retaining full guard.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Boland keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boland is on top in guard.
Meyer being controlled here, momentarily.
Boland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boland won't allow Meyer to sweep him here.
Boland wants to stand but Meyer is controlling his posture from full guard.

Boland gets to his feet - Meyer follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meyer.

Boland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meyer is trying to stand back up but Boland is controlling him
Boland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Boland stands up and beckons Meyer to join him on the feet.

Boland shoots in and bounces Meyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Meyer controlling Boland's posture.
Ronnie Boland has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boland content to stall in guard here.
Meyer is trying to keep Boland in close.
Meyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Meyer, not yet.
Boland throws a big right hand that misses.
Meyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Meyer, not yet.

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boland wants to stand but Meyer is controlling his posture from full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Boland circles away easily
and Boland counters with a three punch combo that has Meyer backing up. Meyer nods at Boland to acknowledge the strikes.
Meyer looks to clinch

so Boland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meyer is trying to keep Boland in close.
Meyer wants to sweep here but Boland controlling him for the moment.
Boland postures up and lands a big shot to Meyer's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Boland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Boland's cut.
That's time! Meyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Meyer trying to control from the bottom.
Boland prevents Meyer from improving his position.
Meyer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boland manages to mount him!
Boland breaks from Meyer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boland lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer tries to hold on but Boland postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to get to half guard.
Boland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Meyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boland landing strikes, looking to finish!

Boland working for a guillotine from mount but Meyer is in no mood to give up.
Meyer working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Boland.
Meyer is trying to escape the mount.
Boland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meyer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boland has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Meyer's face.
Meyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boland landing shots from mount.
Boland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meyer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boland avoids the attempt from Meyer to control.
Boland wants to control the pace but Meyer is squirming around nicely.
Boland cracks Meyer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Meyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boland is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Boland looking to secure an arm triangle but Meyer defends it well.
Boland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Meyer hang on?

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.
Boland prevents Meyer from getting the reversal.
Meyer taking shots to the head.
Meyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boland avoids the attempt from Meyer to control.
Meyer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steve Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boland raining down shots from the mount!
Boland blocks Meyer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Boland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TooReal Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rita Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow comes to the cage accompanied by Through the Fire and Flames. Rita Wu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Snow
vs
Wu

189 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TooReal Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rita Wu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snow showed some decent athleticism there.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Wu is defending well.
Snow stalling.
Wu is trying to stand back up but Snow is controlling him
Snow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is trying to control the action in half guard but Wu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wu is just riding it out for now. Snow eventually gives up the hold.
Snow trying to control the action but Wu is working from the bottom.
Snow is pressing down on Wu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wu is holding on for now.

Snow 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Snow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wu defends it well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wu wants to get back to his feet.
Snow trying to mount his opponent but Wu defends it.

Snow 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.

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.
Snow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow is tying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TooReal Snow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Wu closes the distance and clinches.
Wu misses with a knee to the head.

Snow drags the fight down to the ground.
Snow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wu!

Snow with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Snow working for a guillotine from mount but Wu is in no mood to give up.
Snow pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow works his way to his opponent's back.

Snow tightening his grip on Wu, looking for the choke.
Wu covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Snow wants to control but Wu is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Snow missing with strikes from the back.
Wu is keeping busy.
Wu has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Snow.

Snow working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Snow working for a choke but Wu is defending well.
Wu is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wu showing good submission defense here.

Wu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wu prevents Snow from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TooReal Snow dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Snow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wu.

Wu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wu tries a knee to the head but Snow blocks it.
Wu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wu misses with a knee strike.
Wu is trying to break the clinch but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Wu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wu pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Wu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Good shot there by Wu.
Wu lands with a cross.
Snow looks for a takedown but Wu sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wu misses with the combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wu digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snow fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TooReal Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snow jumps guard but Wu stands there with Snow around his waist. Snow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wu misses with a knee strike.
Wu misses with a knee strike.
Snow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Wu.
Wu looking to stall.
Wu stops a takedown attempt from Snow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu scores a nice knee to the body.
Snow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snow can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wu tries to land a knee to the head but Snow blocks with his arms.
Snow keeps control of Wu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snow blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wu.
Snow has Wu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wu lands a knee to the head.

Wu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snow is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wu to the mat. Wu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
Wu is looking to stand up but Snow isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snow stops Wu from standing up.
Snow passes into half guard.
Wu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow.

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

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.
Snow trying to control the action but Wu is working from the bottom.
Wu wants to get back to his feet.
Snow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wu wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Snow escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice cross by Wu.
Rita Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rita Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wu tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wu to the ground. Wu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rita Wu.
I think Snow 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TooReal Snow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Fabricio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jam has chosen Transylvania as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fabricio
vs
Jam

174 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
133 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

FUEL
Boomerang! Nutrition and Development Center

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Fabricio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Jam!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabricio tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fabricio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jam circles away.
Jam doesn't manage to clinch there - Fabricio circles away.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fabricio throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Jam manages to pass to side control.
Fabricio is trying to get back to half guard.
Fabricio is trying to work for a sweep but Jam has mounted him!
Fabricio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fabricio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fabricio flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabricio tries to improve his position but instead Jam has taken his back!
Fabricio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fabricio won't allow Jam to pass to mount.
Jam working Fabricio over with strikes.
Fabricio is trying to maintain the position but Jam is very close to passing his half guard.
Fabricio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fabricio wants to improve his position but Jam is controlling well.

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.
Fabricio has hold of Jam's hands but Jam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fabricio wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fabricio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jam is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam is tying to control. Fabricio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fabricio is trying is best to control the position here.
Fabricio wants to improve his position but Jam is controlling well.
Fabricio trying to hold on to Jam's head to control him but Jam postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabricio fails with the takedown

and Jam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jam lands a nice short elbow.
Fabricio trying to control here.
Fabricio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fabricio is breathing heavily.
Fabricio is looking to stand up but Jam isn't so interested in that idea.
Fabricio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Jam 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.

Jam is looking to clinch but Fabricio is avoiding it.
Fabricio clinches but Jam breaks the clinch

and Jam counters with a shoot takedown. Fabricio fights it but they end up in guard.
Jam wants to stand but Fabricio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jam stopping the sweep attempt from Fabricio.
Fabricio is looking to sweep but instead, Jam has passed into half guard.
Fabricio is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabricio is staying active underneath Jam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fabricio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Jam 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.

Jam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fabricio is just riding it out for now. Jam eventually gives up the hold.

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.
It looks like Jam is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabricio trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jam misses with a two punch combination.

Jam darts in and clinches Fabricio up against the cage.
Fabricio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Jam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jam keeping full guard, as Fabricio tries to pass.
Fabricio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jam is proving hard to escape from.
Fabricio stopping the sweep attempt from Jam.

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

Jam had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fabricio is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jam Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fabricio's back instead.
Fabricio covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabricio wants to escape the position.

Jam working for the choke.
Fabricio holding both Jam 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Jam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fabricio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jam counters with a series of strikes. Fabricio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fabricio avoids the head kick by Jam.
Jam is looking to clinch but Fabricio is avoiding it.
Fabricio tries for a takedown but Jam circles away easily

and Jam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jam.
Fabricio keeping full guard, as Jam tries to pass.
Fabricio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fabricio wants to control the position but Jam says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jam trying to control the action but Fabricio is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabricio is trying to control but Jam manages to pass to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jam looking to control but Fabricio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fabricio is just holding on here. Jam manages to take his back.

Jam working for the choke.
Jam lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabricio wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fabricio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jam gets his way!
Bob Jam has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fabricio trying to control the hands but Jam breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabricio breaks Jam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Fabricio from controlling successfully.
Fabricio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Fabricio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.
Fabricio trying to control but Jam is working from the bottom.
Fabricio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Fabricio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Jam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jam 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Jam!
Bob Jam is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes into the arena with Tricky - Evolution Revolution Love blaring out of the sound system. Brendon Lewis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diego Martinez's chin.

Lewis
vs
Martinez

179 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
187 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendon Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Martinez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lewis sneaks back into half guard.
Lewis trying to control here.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.

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.
Lewis misses with a takedown

and Martinez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Martinez jumps guard and drags Lewis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis slips nicely into half guard.
Lewis trying to control from Martinez's half guard. Martinez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lewis trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to move into half guard but instead Martinez has managed to sweep!
Lewis controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

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

Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lewis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Lewis is trying to keep Martinez in close.

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.
Martinez passes Lewis's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Martinez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Lewis trying to control but Martinez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Martinez 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lewis throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Lewis didn't expect that.

Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lewis gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to hold Martinez in close to prevent damage but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis is looking to escape.
Lewis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Martinez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

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

Martinez working for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is in no mood to give up.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

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.

Martinez goes for an armbar but Lewis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lewis.
Lewis 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Martinez!
Diego Martinez is the new middleweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
18%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj st pierre (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.

Gable
vs
st pierre

190 cm
22
166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

FUEL

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Julius Gable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bj st pierre!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from st pierre as Gable shoots in.
Gable dodges the punch combination from st pierre.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but st pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
st pierre misses with a body kick.
Gable tries to clinch but st pierre moves out of range.
Gable blocks a head kick by st pierre.
bj st pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
st pierre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
st pierre misses with the combination.
st pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Gable.
Gable misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gable.
st pierre misses with a kick to the body.
st pierre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
st pierre tries to work over Gable's front leg with a kick but Gable checks it.
Gable throws a nice head kick!
Gable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable throws a series of punches but st pierre avoids them all with ease.
Gable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gable doesn't manage to clinch there - st pierre circles away.
st pierre misses with a double jab
letting Gable counter with a right hand.
st pierre misses with a body shot.
st pierre misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Gable or perhaps it was just good defense by st pierre which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has st pierre pinned against the cage. st pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gable tries to clinch up.
Gable moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
st pierre misses with a wild combination.

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.
st pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gable counters with a two punch combo.
Gable plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
st pierre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but st pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gable doesn't manage to clinch there - st pierre circles away.
Gable is looking to clinch but st pierre is avoiding it.
st pierre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gable throws a right and a left that st pierre avoids nicely.
Gable shoots in for a double leg but st pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Gable fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. st pierre sprawls well initially but Gable persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
st pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable wants to control but st pierre is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
st pierre trying to control but Gable postures up.
st pierre is looking to improve his position.
st pierre wants to get back to full guard but Gable has passed into side control.
Gable will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
st pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.
Gable avoids the attempt from st pierre to control.
Gable wants to control the pace but st pierre is squirming around nicely.
st pierre flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
st pierre is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
st pierre tries to hold on but Gable postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

st pierre throws a nice looking combination but Gable bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but st pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown. st pierre tries to sprawl out of it but Gable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. st pierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gable shoots in but st pierre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gable tries to clinch there but st pierre circles away.
st pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
st pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gable counters with an outside leg kick.
Gable avoids a kick to the body.
st pierre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
st pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Gable throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around st pierre's waist but st pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gable off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by st pierre misses
and Gable counters with a left and a right that stings st pierre.
Gable throws a wild body kick that st pierre sees coming a mile off.
Gable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Julius Gable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
st pierre throws a nice looking combination but Gable bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
bj st pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gable walks forward, straight into a front kick from st pierre.
st pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Gable really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gable slips a jab and a cross from st pierre.
Gable takes a kick to the side of the head.
st pierre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gable moves out of range as st pierre throws a body kick.
Gable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from st pierre. No joy for Gable on that attempt.
st pierre lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from st pierre.
st pierre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
st pierre misses with the body kick
and Gable counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
st pierre misses with a two punch combination.
st pierre misses with a wild combination.
Gable is looking to clinch.
Gable walks forward, straight into a front kick from st pierre.
st pierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
st pierre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gable. Gable circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gable blocks a leg kick.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
st pierre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
st pierre swinging wilding here.
st pierre throws a leg kick that misses.
Gable blocks a leg kick.
st pierre thuds his shin into the meat of Gable's side.
st pierre scores with a nice body kick.
Gable misses with an attempted mid kick.
st pierre throws a one two combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from st pierre.
st pierre throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.
Gable moves out of range of the strikes.
st pierre avoids a kick to the body.
Gable dodges the punch combination from st pierre.
st pierre throws a head kick that misses

and Gable counters with a shoot takedown. st pierre fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
st pierre trying to control the position.
st pierre striking off his back but it's not causing Gable any problems.
st pierre wants to sweep but no luck.

st pierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gable passes into half guard.
st pierre lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but bj st pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gable's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gable fails with the takedown.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up but st pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gable fails in his attempt to clinch.
st pierre blocks a head kick by Gable.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but st pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for st pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
st pierre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gable. That did some damage!
st pierre throws a series of punches but Gable moves out of range.
st pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Gable. Gable gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gable looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from st pierre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
st pierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
st pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
st pierre throws a lazy head kick
and Gable counters with a nice body kick.
st pierre lands a head kick. Gable smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
st pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
st pierre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gable avoids a punch combination nicely.
st pierre throws a right and a left that Gable avoids nicely.
Gable is looking to clinch.
st pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gable dodges the punch combination from st pierre.

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.
st pierre swinging wilding here.
Gable swinging wilding here.
A good leg kick by st pierre.
Both fighters circling a little - Gable finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but st pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
st pierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gable counters with a good low kick that st pierre was not able to check.
st pierre throws a nice looking combination but Gable bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but st pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gable on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by st pierre. st pierre obviously looking to wear him down.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says st pierre as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by st pierre as he connects with a hook.
Gable tries to clinch there but st pierre circles away.
st pierre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
st pierre throws a right and a left that Gable avoids nicely.
st pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
st pierre throws a body kick the misses
and Gable counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
st pierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Gable counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. st pierre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gable looks for a takedown but st pierre sprawls well.
st pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gable.
Gable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gable ducks under a wild hook from st pierre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
st pierre throws a lazy head kick
and Gable counters with a good low kick that st pierre was not able to check.
Gable moves in looking to clinch but st pierre pushes him off.
st pierre stuffs the takedown.
st pierre misses with the combination.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
st pierre throws a combination that misses
and Gable counters with a nice body kick.
Gable moves in looking to clinch but st pierre pushes him off.
Gable closes this distance looking for a takedown but st pierre circles away.
st pierre misses with the body kick
and Gable counters with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
st pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gable fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
bj st pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think st pierre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bj st pierre! bj st pierre retains his welterweight title!