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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mondial Dos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Baijllknusar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mondial Dos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dos
vs
Baijllknusar

195 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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, Mondial Dos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jonas Baijllknusar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baijllknusar is working for takedown but Dos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baijllknusar tries for a takedown but Dos manages to get underhooks.
Baijllknusar has Dos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mondial Dos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Baijllknusar.
Baijllknusar goes for a takedown attempt but Dos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Dos gets caught flat footed, as Baijllknusar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos, not yet.
Baijllknusar is stalling in the full guard.
Dos is trying to hold Baijllknusar in close to prevent damage but Baijllknusar has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baijllknusar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dos wants to control but Baijllknusar is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baijllknusar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dos trying to control here.
Baijllknusar is taking a breather. Dos 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.
Dos wants to sweep but Baijllknusar has passed to side control!
Baijllknusar just content to control the position.
Baijllknusar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Baijllknusar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dos is looking to regain half guard here but Baijllknusar keeps moving and retains side control.

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 the action but Dos is working from the bottom.
Dos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dos wants to improve his position but Baijllknusar is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos is working hard here to advance position.
Dos wants to control but Baijllknusar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baijllknusar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dos keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baijllknusar decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos keeps the fight on the outside.

Dos closes the distance and clinches.
Baijllknusar tries for a takedown but Dos manages to get underhooks.
Dos is pressed up against the cage. Baijllknusar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos down to the mat. Dos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Baijllknusar feints and as Dos raises his hands in defense, Baijllknusar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baijllknusar preventing the sweep.
Baijllknusar 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.

Dos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baijllknusar trying to control but Dos is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baijllknusar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos seems keen to control Baijllknusar's posture.
Dos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baijllknusar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Baijllknusar 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.

Baijllknusar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baijllknusar keeping moving, preventing Dos from controlling successfully.
Dos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baijllknusar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baijllknusar is controlling Dos's posture.
Baijllknusar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jonas Baijllknusar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baijllknusar to the mat! Baijllknusar manages to get full guard.
Dos trying to control but Baijllknusar is working from the bottom.
Baijllknusar trying to keep a closed guard but Dos is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos postures up in Baijllknusar's guard and throws a big left but Baijllknusar blocks it.
Baijllknusar is adopting a defensive guard.
Baijllknusar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos manages to get himself to full guard.
Baijllknusar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baijllknusar prevents Dos from getting back to his feet.
Dos is adopting a defensive guard.
Baijllknusar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Baijllknusar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baijllknusar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baijllknusar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baijllknusar trying to control but Dos is working from the bottom.

Baijllknusar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baijllknusar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jonas Baijllknusar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baijllknusar fails with the takedown

and Dos counters with a single leg into guard. Baijllknusar didn't expect that.
Baijllknusar is breathing heavily.
Baijllknusar wants to stand but Dos is controlling the position.
Baijllknusar is trying to control the position but Dos postures up.
Baijllknusar trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baijllknusar keeping moving, preventing Dos from controlling successfully.
Jonas Baijllknusar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar keeping moving, preventing Dos from controlling successfully.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dos.
Baijllknusar is trying to buck Dos off.
Dos misses with the ground and pound.
Baijllknusar can't do much from the bottom here.
Baijllknusar pushes Dos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Baijllknusar trying his best to control but Dos has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mondial Dos dominated that second round.
That's time! Dos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baijllknusar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos circles away quickly and effectively.
Baijllknusar throws a series of punches but Dos moves out of range.
Baijllknusar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dos counters by moving into the clinch.
Dos is pressed up against the cage. Baijllknusar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dos down to the mat. Dos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dos feints and as Baijllknusar raises his hands in defense, Dos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dos distracts Baijllknusar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baijllknusar controlling Dos's posture.
Dos sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos wants to control from the top but Baijllknusar keeps moving.
Dos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baijllknusar is controlling Dos's posture.
Dos postures up in Baijllknusar's guard and throws a big left but Baijllknusar blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baijllknusar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos postures up.
Baijllknusar keeping moving, preventing Dos from controlling successfully.
Dos wants to pass the guard but Baijllknusar is keeping the position.
Baijllknusar controlling Dos's posture.
Dos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baijllknusar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baijllknusar tries for a takedown but Dos circles away easily
and Dos counters with a nice body kick.
Mondial Dos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Baijllknusar.

Dos clinches up with Baijllknusar and pushes him back against the cage.

Dos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baijllknusar trying to control but Dos is working from the bottom.
Baijllknusar looking to sit in guard and control but Dos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dos stands up from Baijllknusar's guard - Dos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dos misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baijllknusar fails with the takedown

and Dos counters by clinching up.
Baijllknusar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dos.

Dos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baijllknusar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baijllknusar has one of Dos's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baijllknusar keeps working.
Baijllknusar is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mondial Dos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mondial Dos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goguryeo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and paihere dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim comes to the cage accompanied by CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . 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!

Kim
vs
dawson

182 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goguryeo Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, paihere dawson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kim gets a takedown into half guard.
dawson is pressing down on Kim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kim controlling from the top position.
dawson keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.

dawson pushes Kim off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
dawson throws a right and a left that Kim avoids nicely.
dawson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like paihere dawson has been cut.
dawson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kim counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Kim darts in and clinches dawson up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim jumps guard but dawson stands there with Kim around his waist. Kim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim fakes the leg kick and cracks dawson in the body.
dawson looks gassed!
dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Kim clinches.

Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim connects with a body shot.

Kim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
dawson is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
Kim controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dawson tries to reverse the position but Kim maintains control.
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kim breaks from dawson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dawson on the ground.
dawson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim with the ground and pound from mount.

Kim wants to finish this one by submission but dawson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kim.
Kim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can dawson hang on?
Kim wants to control the pace but dawson is squirming around nicely.
dawson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

dawson bucks up and throws Kim to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kim throws a nice looking combination but dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim stalks dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into dawson's face. dawson staggers backwards, shaken.

dawson is rocked!

Kim clinches with his opponent.
dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kim finish him?
Kim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kim has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles dawson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kim, and another! dawson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Goguryeo Kim!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Menelaus OfSparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramone comes to the cage accompanied by La Raza. OfSparta has chosen Spartan as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ramone
vs
OfSparta

190 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
21
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
CROWN

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Ramone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Menelaus OfSparta!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ramone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

It looks like Menelaus OfSparta has been cut.
Ramone cracks OfSparta with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Ramone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Markus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Faith No More - Be Aggressive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mark Markus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McCarthy
vs
Markus

184 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Markus!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Markus 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.
Markus tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.

Markus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCarthy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCarthy has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markus keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.

Markus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Markus wants to hit a switch here but McCarthy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Markus there!
Markus tries to improve his position but instead McCarthy has taken his back!
Markus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
Markus is working to get back to half guard.
McCarthy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus can't escape the position.
Markus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Markus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCarthy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Markus is looking to escape.
McCarthy looking to finish Markus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Markus!
McCarthy lands a big shot there that rocks Markus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCarthy looking to control but Markus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markus regains half guard.
McCarthy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Markus!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus is looking to improve his position but McCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
Markus manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Markus is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
Markus looks gassed!

Markus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Markus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Markus looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Markus is defending well.
Markus is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.

Markus actively working from the bottom here.
Markus gets back to full guard.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Markus's brow.
McCarthy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Markus is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
McCarthy working Markus over with strikes.

Markus is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McCarthy pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy throwing shots but Markus is blocking nicely.
Markus blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
Markus is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Markus 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.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCarthy's guard.

Markus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Markus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Markus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Markus feints and as McCarthy raises his hands in defense, Markus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markus wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Markus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Markus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markus pushes down on McCarthy's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Markus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Markus is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarthy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markus scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Markus is looking for a kimura here.

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

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.

Markus 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.

Markus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markus.
Mark Markus has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Markus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markus looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markus as he jumps to the side.

McCarthy gets caught flat footed, as Markus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Markus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markus looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Markus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCarthy dives on top into guard.

Markus has his feet on McCarthy's thighs here. He's pushed McCarthy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McCarthy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Markus!

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 Mahut Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles OfThessaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Achilles OfThessaly has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mahut Uno's chin.

Uno
vs
OfThessaly

195 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahut Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Achilles OfThessaly!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for OfThessaly with that takedown attempt.

Uno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
OfThessaly is looking to escape.
Uno is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
OfThessaly wants to control but Uno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. OfThessaly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OfThessaly keeping full guard, as Uno tries to pass.
OfThessaly working a defensive guard but Uno manages to pass into side control anyway.
OfThessaly wants to control but Uno postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno controlling from side mount.
Uno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Uno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OfThessaly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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.
Uno wants to control but OfThessaly is keeping him busy.
OfThessaly tries to improve position but can't.
OfThessaly wants to control but Uno postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OfThessaly bucks up and tries to throw Uno off but instead Uno has got his back!
Uno throws strikes from the back but OfThessaly rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by OfThessaly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OfThessaly keeping full guard, as Uno tries to pass.
Uno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OfThessaly wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
OfThessaly throws a hook but Uno avoids it easily.
OfThessaly has his takedown stuffed

and Uno counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Uno gets to his feet - OfThessaly follows without any prompting.
OfThessaly shoots and misses

and Uno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mahut Uno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilles OfThessaly.
OfThessaly takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Achilles OfThessaly has been cut.

Uno successfully pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OfThessaly stops Uno from standing up.
OfThessaly looking to sit in guard and control but Uno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OfThessaly 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.
Uno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Uno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down OfThessaly for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahut Uno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Achilles OfThessaly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

OfThessaly wants to clinch

and Uno counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for OfThessaly!
Uno looking to finish OfThessaly with some ground and pound. This is bad for OfThessaly!
OfThessaly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Uno stalling away here and it's allowed OfThessaly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Uno preventing the sweep.
OfThessaly looking to control.
Uno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Uno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OfThessaly looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Uno is defending well. OfThessaly quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Uno has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! OfThessaly celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Achilles OfThessaly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Viduka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooklin Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viduka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pitbull - Hotelroom Service. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Viduka
vs
Rider

176 cm
22
172 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

187 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Viduka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brooklin Rider!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Rider. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rider.
Viduka throws a series of punches but Rider moves out of range.
Rider moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Rider with that takedown attempt.
Rider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viduka's waist but Viduka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rider off to one side.
Viduka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Viduka misses with the combination.
Viduka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viduka tries to avoid it but Rider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viduka to the ground. Viduka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harry Viduka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brooklin Rider.
Rider connects with the punch.

Rider scores with a takedown into Viduka's guard.
Viduka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Viduka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rider sees it coming and defends easily.

Rider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viduka trying to mount his opponent but Rider defends it.
Rider is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viduka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viduka's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viduka manages to escape to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Viduka.
Rider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viduka as he avoids it easily.

Rider shoots in and bounces Viduka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rider looks gassed!
Viduka wants to stand but Rider is controlling the position.

Viduka has his foot on Rider's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rider works his way back into a safe position though.
Viduka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viduka keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully.

Rider drops back, looking for a kneebar! Viduka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Viduka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Viduka!
Rider manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider is looking for a sweep. Viduka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rider is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viduka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Viduka seems to be looking for submissions.

Rider is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Viduka pulls his head out easily.
Rider is looking for a sweep. Viduka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viduka trying to mount his opponent but Rider defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rider decides to stand back up.
Rider fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viduka stuffs the takedown attempt from Rider. Rider gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Rider or perhaps it was just good defense by Viduka which made him look bad.
Viduka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rider closes the distance and clinches up with Viduka, looking for a takedown. Rider pushes Viduka against the cage but Viduka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viduka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rider fails with a takedown attempt.

Viduka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rider's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viduka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rider is tightening it up a little... Viduka has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viduka reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viduka taps out! nice BJJ there by Rider!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brooklin Rider!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derya Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Thromonavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevket comes to the cage accompanied by In the Club. Thromonavich has chosen Angel of Death - Slayer as his entrance music. Derya Sevket could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikhail Thromonavich's chin.

Sevket
vs
Thromonavich

196 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
233 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derya Sevket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Thromonavich!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thromonavich misses with a kick to the body.

Thromonavich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sevket's guard.
Thromonavich wants to pass the guard but Sevket is keeping the position.
Thromonavich won't allow Sevket to sweep him here.

Sevket is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thromonavich trying to control the position from guard on top but Sevket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sevket has his foot on Thromonavich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thromonavich works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sevket has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thromonavich has passed into side control.
Thromonavich avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sevket.
Sevket tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thromonavich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thromonavich taking a breather here.
Sevket is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thromonavich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sevket. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Thromonavich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sevket manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thromonavich's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sevket connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Thromonavich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sevket does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sevket looking for submissions off his back.
Thromonavich throwing shots but Sevket is blocking nicely.
Thromonavich is tying to control. Sevket wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sevket taking some punishment here, with Thromonavich in his half guard.

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.
Sevket is not content to let Thromonavich control the position.

Thromonavich is working for a kimura but Sevket is defending it quite comfortably.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thromonavich throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thromonavich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thromonavich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thromonavich's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thromonavich duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thromonavich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sevket is fending him off so far but Thromonavich persists. Nope, Sevket circles away and we're back to standing.
Sevket shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thromonavich as he jumps to the side.
Thromonavich fails with the takedown

and Sevket counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thromonavich looks gassed!
Sevket lands strikes from half guard.
Thromonavich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sevket scores with a couple of nice shots.

Sevket is looking for a kimura but Thromonavich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sevket to get the leverage.
Sevket moves nicely into side control.
Sevket passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thromonavich!

Sevket working for a guillotine from mount but Thromonavich is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sevket looking to secure an arm triangle but Thromonavich defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sevket goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Thromonavich turns into him and now he's in Sevket's guard.
Sevket manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thromonavich manages to get himself to full guard.
Sevket wants to pass the guard but Thromonavich is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thromonavich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thromonavich keeping full guard, as Sevket tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thromonavich misses with a takedown attempt

and Sevket counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sevket looking to pass the guard.
Thromonavich wants to sweep here but Sevket controlling him for the moment.
Thromonavich is looking to stand up but Sevket isn't so interested in that idea.
Sevket looking to pass the guard.
Derya Sevket overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thromonavich is trying to control the position but Sevket postures up.
Sevket postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thromonavich is breathing heavily.
Sevket pushing down on Thromonavich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Sevket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thromonavich is just riding it out for now. Sevket eventually gives up the hold.
Sevket working Thromonavich over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket wants to free his trapped foot but Thromonavich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sevket winds up and cracks Thromonavich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thromonavich moves into full guard.
Sevket works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sevket 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.

Sevket is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sevket slips a nice elbow through Thromonavich's hands, connecting with Thromonavich's forehead.
Thromonavich tries to get to full guard but Sevket has control of the leg.

Sevket 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! Thromonavich is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derya Sevket!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Macdonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Macdonald
vs
Honda

180 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Macdonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Piston Honda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Honda's head.
Honda looks to throw the jab but Macdonald is out of range.
Macdonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Honda in the body.
Honda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macdonald can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Macdonald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Honda.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Honda throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Andrew Macdonald has been cut.
Honda throws a shot from downtown. Macdonald moves away and avoids it.
Honda jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Macdonald clinches with his opponent.
Macdonald lands a knee to the head.
Macdonald stalls.
Nice elbow from Macdonald.
Macdonald landing knees to the body.
Macdonald controlling the action here for a moment.
Honda wants to stall.
Macdonald lands a nice knee to the body.
Macdonald just leaning against Honda, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macdonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Honda up against the cage.
Macdonald lands an elbow inside that Honda shrugs off.
Macdonald missing with knees to the body.
Macdonald leaning against his opponent.
Honda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macdonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Macdonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Honda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Honda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macdonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Honda walks away with a smile on his face. Macdonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Macdonald throws a head kick but Honda moves out of range.
Honda throws a lazy right hand but Macdonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honda looks to throw the jab but Macdonald is out of range.
Macdonald slips under a jab.
Honda misses with a hook.

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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Honda.
Honda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Honda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macdonald lands a head kick. Honda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macdonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Honda's defenses.
Macdonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Macdonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Macdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald has Honda pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Honda.
Macdonald misses with a knee strike.
Macdonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Honda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macdonald is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda is looking to break free of the clinch but Macdonald has double underhooks.
Honda has had enough of the clinch but Macdonald keeps him there for the moment.
Macdonald looking to stall.
Honda blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Macdonald.
Honda blocks an elbow strike.
Macdonald landing knees to the body.

Macdonald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Macdonald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Honda decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Honda misses with an uppercut.
Macdonald shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
Macdonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Honda waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Macdonald.
Macdonald moves in looking to clinch but Honda pushes him off.
Honda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macdonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda throws a hook but Macdonald blocks it.
Honda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Honda misses with the combination.

Honda tries to keep at a distance but Macdonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macdonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Macdonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Honda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Macdonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Honda can't break the clinch.
Honda dodges an elbow strike from Macdonald.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macdonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macdonald looking to throw knees to the head but Honda is blocking nicely.
Macdonald slows down the pace here.

Honda breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Macdonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Macdonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Macdonald tries to clinch up.
Macdonald fails to land the takedown.
Macdonald tries to clinch but Honda moves out of range.
Macdonald shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
Macdonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Macdonald misses with a head kick.
Honda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macdonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Honda jabs at Macdonald's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda scores with a one two! Macdonald had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Honda throws a hook but Macdonald blocks it.
Honda moves out of range of the body kick from Macdonald.
Honda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Honda misses the shot to the body.
Macdonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Honda connects with the punch.
Macdonald moves away from the strike by Honda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honda tests Macdonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Honda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macdonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda lands with a nice combination. Macdonald backs away looking to recover.
Piston Honda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Macdonald is rocked!
Macdonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Honda does it's job there.
Oh Macdonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macdonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honda cracks Macdonald with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Macdonald falls to his knees and Honda doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piston Honda!
Piston Honda is the new welterweight champion!