OFC: BattleScar! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hatmake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McCarthy
vs
Hatmake

184 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 4 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Hatmake!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatmake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCarthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatmake.
Hatmake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hatmake's waist but Hatmake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatmake thumps McCarthy with a low kick.
Tyler McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatmake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Hatmake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy wants to clinch up but Hatmake keeps it at a distance.
Hatmake misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hatmake is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Hatmake circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Hatmake.
Hatmake throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Hatmake catches McCarthy right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hatmake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
Hatmake misses with a straight left.
Hatmake drops McCarthy with a big left hand and mounts him. McCarthy is in big trouble!

McCarthy is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big strike lands for Hatmake! That's really hurt McCarthy and he's turned his back - Hatmake keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hatmake Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Hatmake!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Graveston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Tszyu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Graveston
vs
Tszyu

182 cm
21
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Graveston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tito Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tszyu closes the distance and clinches up with Graveston, looking for a takedown. Tszyu pushes Graveston against the cage but Graveston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu takes a swing at Graveston's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Graveston moves out of range.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tszyu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tszyu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Graveston is trying to escape the mount.
Graveston is squirming around, avoiding Tszyu's attempts to control the action.
Tszyu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graveston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graveston wants to control but Tszyu is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graveston is squirming around, avoiding Tszyu's attempts to control the action.
Tszyu avoids the attempt from Graveston to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Tszyu trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Tszyu wants to finish this one by submission but Graveston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tszyu.
Graveston wants to hold on but Tszyu pushes him away.

Tszyu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Graveston prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Graveston is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Graveston tries to lock up and control but Tszyu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graveston is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Graveston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tszyu tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Tszyu avoids the attempt from Graveston to control.
Graveston is squirming around, avoiding Tszyu's attempts to control the action.
Graveston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryan Graveston just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Graveston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tszyu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Graveston's guard now.
Tszyu looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graveston controls Tszyu momentarily but Tszyu frees himself.
Graveston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tszyu trying to control the position from guard on top but Graveston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryan Graveston!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chone Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Key
vs
Mason

168 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chone Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ernie Mason!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.

Key shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Key is now in half guard.
Key throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Key kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Key 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.
Key wants to stand but Mason has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

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

Key shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully.
Key stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Mason is pulling down on Key's head. It's preventing any offense from Key, at least for the moment.
Mason looks gassed!
Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Key wants to stand but Mason has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mason controlling the position.

Mason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Key passes into half guard.
Mason holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Key is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Key performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Key wants to get back to his feet.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Key's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Key's back!
Key looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Key tries to escape the position.
Mason trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Key lands a jab-cross combination.
Key pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Key keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Key lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Key.
Key shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Key closes the distance and clinches.
Mason wants to break free but Key has control.
Key looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Key wants a takedown.
Key wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Key is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.

Key manages to break the clinch.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Key.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mason misses with a kick to the body.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ernie Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Key misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Key moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.

Key closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mason did well to prevent Key getting side control.
Key missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to control but Key is keeping busy.
Mason is positioning himself well to prevent Key advancing to mount.
Mason trying to hold on to Key's head to control him but Key postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Key is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Key scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Key stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Mason gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mason controlling Key's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason 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.
Key wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason is trying to control the position but Key postures up.
Key tries to stand but Mason is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Key is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Key misses with a few strikes there.
Key takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Key staying out of range there.
Key lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Mason misses

and Key counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Mason is staying active underneath Key, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Key's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Key's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mason tries to clinch there but Key circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mason crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Key - the referee stops the clock and Mason gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Key. Mason manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Key tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Key moves into the clinch.

Key breaks from the clinch.
Key lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mason backs up against the cage.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Key to score with a decent uppercut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Key.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Key is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is looking to control Key's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Key is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Key wants to stand up but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason wants to control but Key is keeping busy.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Key lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Key displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Key fails to land the takedown.
Key lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Key throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Chone Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Key does no damage.
Key takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Key misses with the combination.
Key looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Key swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
Key lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Key will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Key takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason wants to slow Key down by chopping away at his legs.

Key scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason wants to stand but Key is controlling the position.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Key would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mason wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is trying to control the position but Key postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Key shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mason is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ernie Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Key tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Key gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chone Key showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Key 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chone Key!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ice Cream Paintjob . Rock Hoover is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hoover
vs
Valentine

190 cm
23
240 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

205 cm
22
256 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rock Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hoover scores a takedown into full mount!

Hoover is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Valentine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hoover wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Valentine tries to lock up and control but Hoover gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoover scoring with strikes but Valentine is staying in there.
Valentine is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoover has a good base and remains in mount.
Valentine tries to hold on but Hoover postures up.

Hoover looking for a guillotine from mount but Valentine is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoover sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Hoover connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Valentine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Valentine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Valentine is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoover has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoover trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Hoover looking for a guillotine from mount but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine wants to control but Hoover is having none of it.
Hoover lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hoover tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Valentine regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Valentine kicks Hoover off and gets back to his feet.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoover gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Valentine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Rock Hoover has been cut.
Hoover tries to clinch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentine misses with a wild combination.
Hoover avoids a kick to the body.
Hoover shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hoover gets caught flat footed, as Valentine shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine thows a big elbow that misses.
Valentine distracts Hoover with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoover has wrist control.

Hoover has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valentine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoover.

Valentine decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoover to his feet.

Valentine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoover is controlling Valentine's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Valentine wants to stand but Hoover has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Valentine stands up and beckons Hoover to join him on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoover is defended easily by Valentine.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Valentine pushes him off.
Valentine throws a series of punches but Hoover moves out of range.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoover misses with a takedown

and Valentine counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valentine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valentine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Valentine breaks from the clinch.

Hoover has managed to clinch.
Valentine trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hoover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoover throws a head kick that Valentine semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Valentine which made him look bad.

Valentine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Hoover's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoover as he jumps to the side.

Hoover moves into the clinch.
Hoover is trying to drag Valentine to the mat but Valentine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoover has Valentine pressed against the cage, preventing Valentine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Hoover holds him up against the cage and eventually Valentine drops back down to his feet.

Hoover manages to break the clinch.

Hoover scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hoover trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoover passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Hoover connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
Hoover won't let Valentine get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Valentine wants to control but Hoover is having none of it.
Hoover lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoover trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Hoover is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Valentine wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine wants to clinch up but Hoover keeps it at a distance.

Hoover feints and as Valentine raises his hands in defense, Hoover changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoover trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Valentine has his feet on Hoover's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoover shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Hoover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Valentine scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover taking shots to the head.
Valentine tries to control but Hoover wriggling away.
Hoover is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hoover manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hoover is trying to stand up here but Valentine is controlling him well.
Valentine thows a huge punch but Hoover dodges it nicely.
Rock Hoover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine lands strikes from half guard.
Valentine wants to stand but Hoover has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Valentine is thwarting Hoover's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Valentine is going to stand back up.

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.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Hoover defends it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.

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

Hoover stands up from Valentine's guard - Hoover perhaps looking for a knockout.

Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.

Hoover manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Hoover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rock Hoover'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. This is the final round!

Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoover is out of range.
Valentine tries to bum rush Hoover with a series of wild strikes but Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoover throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoover takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Valentine scores with a four punch combination!
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valentine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoover is able to avoid easily.
Hoover fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hoover scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hoover passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoover landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.
Valentine wants to control but Hoover is having none of it.
Hoover takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valentine tries to reverse the position but Hoover maintains control.
Valentine is trying to escape the mount but Hoover keeps good control and instead manages to take Valentine's back.
Hoover lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Valentine.

Hoover has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Valentine has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Valentine is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hoover off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Valentine avoids the strikes from Hoover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine just trying to survive but Hoover is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hoover lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valentine has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Will Hoover go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Hoover tightening his grip on Valentine, looking for the choke.
Valentine is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valentine preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hoover.

Hoover looking to break Valentine's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Valentine remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hoover will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Valentine right now.

Hoover working for a choke but Valentine is defending well.
Valentine has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Valentine's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover lands punches and elbows.
Valentine controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Valentine is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Hoover on his back. Hoover looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Valentine has to tap out to a very impressive submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Hoover!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshal Van Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guti
vs
Van Black

185 cm
21
220 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

194 cm
24
250 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Guti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshal Van Black!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Black throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Guti tumbling to the canvas!

It looks like Dan Guti has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Guti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Black working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Guti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Black throws a strike but Guti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Van Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Black tries to buck Guti off but Guti is having none of it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Black throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

Guti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Black knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guti is breathing heavily.
Van Black misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Van Black is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Guti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Black has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Black tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Van Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Black manages to get back to half guard.

Guti is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Black striking from the bottom.
Guti prevents Van Black from improving his position.
Van Black flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Van Black is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Guti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Black missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Van Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guti is looking to reverse the position.
Guti takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Van Black cracks Guti with a big right hand but Guti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guti tries to improve position but can't.
Van Black is working Guti over with some ground and pound from side control.
Van Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Black advances to mount.
Guti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Van Black looking to finish Guti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guti!
Guti tries to reverse the position but Van Black maintains control.
BOOM! Van Black connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guti regains half guard.
Guti manages to get to full guard.

Guti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Black distracts Guti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Van Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Black has managed to get both his arms back between Guti's legs - danger averted.
Van Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Black is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Van Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Guti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Van Black looks to land a combination. Guti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Van Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guti sprawls well initially but Van Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Black trying to mount his opponent but Guti defends it.
Van Black winds up and cracks Guti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Guti has hold of Van Black's hands but Van Black slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Van Black 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.
Guti is pressing down on Van Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti looking for a sweep. Not yet Guti, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Van Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Van Black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Guti is proving hard to escape from.

Van Black has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Guti to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Van Black is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Guti pulls down on the head and he's put Van Black to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Guti!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burrhus Frederic Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Grazie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grazie has chosen Randy Edelman, Trevor Jones - Promontory as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Frederic Skinner
vs
Grazie

185 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Burrhus Frederic Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Grazie!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grazie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skinner avoids it really well and circles away.

Skinner has closed the distance and engaged Grazie in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Skinner as the two fighters clinch.

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

Grazie working for a triangle but Skinner defends it easily.
Skinner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grazie looking for a sweep. Not yet Grazie, not yet.
Skinner looking to pass the guard.

Skinner gets to his feet - Grazie follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grazie tries to keep at a distance but Skinner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skinner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skinner obliges.
Grazie looks gassed!
Skinner lands with a short shot to the head.
Grazie wants a takedown but no success here.
Skinner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Skinner scores a nice knee to the body.
Skinner lands a right hand.
Skinner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skinner digs a right hand underneath Grazie's ribcage. Grazie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skinner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skinner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skinner scores with a knee to the head.
Skinner is working Grazie over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skinner.
Skinner gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Skinner scores with a shot to the side of Grazie's head.
Skinner lands a nice knee to the body.
Skinner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skinner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skinner taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Skinner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grazie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skinner crunches a lovely knee into Grazie's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Skinner.
Grazie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Grazie.
Skinner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skinner tries a head kick but it misses.

Skinner drives through and clinches with Grazie against the cage.
Skinner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skinner.
Skinner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grazie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skinner prevents it.
Skinner scores with a knee to the head.
Grazie being controlled against the cage.
Skinner lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skinner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner crunches a lovely knee into Grazie's ribcage.
Skinner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grazie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skinner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grazie.
Skinner lands a shot to the body.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Grazie in his tracks for a moment.
Skinner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skinner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grazie.
Grazie tries for a takedown but Skinner manages to get underhooks.
Skinner'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.
Grazie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skinner scores with a knee to the head.
Skinner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grazie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skinner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grazie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grazie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grazie jumps guard but Skinner stands there with Grazie around his waist. Grazie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skinner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skinner lands a nice shot to the body.
Skinner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skinner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skinner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skinner lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grazie tries to score a body lock takedown but Skinner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skinner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grazie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skinner working Grazie over with knees to the body.
Skinner lands a nice knee to the body.
Skinner with a knee to the head.
Skinner landing knees to the head.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Grazie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Skinner.
Good body shot from Skinner.
Grazie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grazie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Skinner lands but Grazie takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skinner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skinner misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burrhus Frederic Skinner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Skinner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skinner obliges.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grazie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skinner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skinner connects with a knee to the head.
Grazie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grazie can't get the takedown.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Grazie.
A short right from Skinner on the inside.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skinner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skinner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grazies head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skinner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skinner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skinner connects with a knee to the head.
Skinner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Skinner - that landed with a thud.
Skinner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skinner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grazie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Skinner.
Skinner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skinner working Grazie over with knees to the body.
Skinner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grazie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grazie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skinner prevents it.
Grazie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skinner moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skinner gets underhooks to prevent Grazie's takedown attempt.
Skinner lands a knee to the head.
Skinner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skinner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skinner lands a nice knee to the body.
Skinner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grazie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skinner landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grazie goes for a takedown attempt but Skinner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Grazie with that takedown attempt.
Skinner throws a shot from downtown. Grazie moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skinner moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Skinner.
Skinner lands a left hand.
Skinner lands a knee to the head.
Skinner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grazie has Skinner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skinner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skinner crunches a lovely knee into Grazie's ribcage.
Skinner gets underhooks to prevent Grazie's takedown attempt.
Grazie is working for takedown but Skinner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grazie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skinner crunches a lovely knee into Grazie's ribcage.
Skinner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skinner lands a good knee to the midsection. Grazie won't want to take too many of those.
Grazie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skinner scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Skinner.
Grazie goes for a takedown attempt but Skinner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grazie tries to clinch
and Skinner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grazie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throws a head kick but Grazie moves out of range.
Grazie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skinner counters with a big head kick but Grazie shrugs it off.

Grazie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skinner is adopting a defensive guard.
Grazie passes Skinner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner won't allow Grazie to pass to mount.
Skinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grazie on the ground.

Skinner manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skinner has Grazie up against the cage in a clinch.
Skinner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skinner wants to stall.
Grazie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skinner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skinner pushes Grazie away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skinner.
Fabio Grazie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skinner jabs Grazie right on the nose. Grazie blinks but takes it well.
Skinner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Skinner has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skinner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skinner scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Skinner closes the distance and clinches.
Grazie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skinner walks away with a smile on his face. Grazie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skinner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skinner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grazie if he has to take too many more of those.
Grazie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skinner's waist but Skinner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grazie off to one side.

Skinner clinches.
Grazie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Grazie.
Skinner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skinner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Skinner.
Grazie tries to pull guard but Skinner won't allow it.
Skinner lands a good knee to the midsection. Grazie won't want to take too many of those.
Skinner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grazie's defenses.
Skinner lands a nice knee to the body.
Skinner lands a good knee to the midsection. Grazie won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skinner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skinner stalls.
Skinner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grazie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skinner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Skinner.
Skinner stalls.
Skinner scores with a knee to the head.
Grazie tries to pull guard but Skinner won't allow it.
Skinner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grazie can do to turn this around?
Skinner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Grazie shrugs off.
Grazie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skinner prevents it.
Skinner lands a knee to the body.
Skinner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grazie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grazie is trying to drag Skinner to the mat but Skinner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grazie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skinner landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skinner.
Grazie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skinner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skinner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skinner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skinner connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grazie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skinner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grazie's face.
Grazie takes an elbow to the temple.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Grazie 's eye.
Grazie jumps guard but Skinner stands there with Grazie around his waist. Grazie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skinner lands a knee to the head.
Skinner lands a good knee to the midsection. Grazie won't want to take too many of those.
Grazie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grazie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skinner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grazie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
Grazie avoids the head kick by Skinner.
Grazie misses with a takedown
letting Skinner counter with a right hand.

Skinner clinches up against the cage.
Skinner holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner landing knees to the head.
Grazie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skinner prevents it.
Skinner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skinner scores with a shot to the side of Grazie's head.
Grazie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skinner prevents it.
Skinner landing knees to the head.
Skinner landing knees to the head.
Skinner wants to stall.

Grazie pulls Skinner into guard.
Skinner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Grazie has his foot on Skinner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skinner works his way back into a safe position though.
Fabio Grazie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skinner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grazie working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grazie being controlled here, momentarily.

Grazie has his foot on Skinner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skinner works his way back into a safe position though.
Burrhus Frederic Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Grazie working for submissions but it's allowed Skinner to get to half guard.
Skinner is taking a breather. Grazie 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burrhus Frederic Skinner!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Griando Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera has chosen Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kelly
vs
Caschera

191 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
250 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Griando Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caschera dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
A shot to de liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Max Caschera has been cut.

Caschera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caschera is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but Caschera has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Caschera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelly is just riding it out for now. Caschera eventually gives up the hold.
Caschera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caschera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Caschera with the ground and pound but Kelly uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caschera wants to get up but he can't break Kelly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caschera wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position.
Caschera looks gassed!

Caschera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kelly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Caschera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caschera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly drops Caschera with a left and a right! Oh, Caschera is hurt - Kelly dives into side control looking to finish!
Kelly remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kelly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caschera on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caschera is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control.

Kelly stands up and beckons Caschera to his feet.

Caschera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Caschera lands in his opponent's guard.
Kelly wants to stand but Caschera is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caschera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Caschera pushing down on Kelly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caschera passes the guard and advances to mount!

Caschera goes for an armbar but Kelly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kelly.
Kelly wants to get up but he can't break Caschera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Caschera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
Caschera keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Caschera looking to control.
Caschera will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

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

Caschera has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caschera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caschera's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Griando Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Caschera'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.

Kelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That has opened up Max Caschera's cut even more.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Caschera 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.
Caschera landing with the ground and pound.
Kelly has momentary wrist control but Caschera slips an elbow through the middle.
Caschera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caschera thows a big elbow that misses.

Kelly pushes Caschera off and gets back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Caschera should have avoided that one.

The cut above Max Caschera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Griando Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kelly.
Caschera shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Caschera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to de liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kelly.
Caschera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caschera slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caschera.
Kelly throws a right hand that Caschera ducks under and follows up with a left that Caschera also avoids with ease.

Caschera gets the takedown into side control.
Kelly taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caschera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Caschera working away.

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

Caschera is trying to get an arm triangle but Kelly is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caschera is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Caschera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kelly, who protects the arm well.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caschera throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kelly misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Caschera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Caschera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kelly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Caschera avoids it well.
Kelly cracks Caschera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Kelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelly throws a combination. Caschera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Max Caschera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Caschera rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Caschera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caschera.
Caschera slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Griando Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Caschera closes the distance and clinches.
Caschera can't get the takedown.
Kelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caschera tries to pull guard but Kelly won't allow it.
Griando Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Caschera.
Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Caschera is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Griando Kelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Caschera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Caschera walks into a left hand.

Caschera has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caschera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Caschera missing with knees to the body.

Caschera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Caschera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Caschera trying to strike off his back.
Caschera 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.
Kelly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kelly stays in close to Caschera's body and controls the position.
Caschera wants to sweep but no luck.
Caschera throws a couple of heel strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kelly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kelly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caschera keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Caschera trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
Caschera thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kelly trying to control but Caschera is working from the bottom.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caschera tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Caschera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly throws a series of strikes that have Caschera backpedaling.
Caschera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Caschera's body.
Caschera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Caschera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griando Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Caschera.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kelly.
Caschera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly thows a leg kick but Caschera checks it

and Caschera counters with a takedown into side control.
Kelly is not content to let Caschera control the position.
Kelly is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Max Caschera has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caschera throws a strike aimed at the side of Kelly's head but Kelly avoids it well.

Caschera tries for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
Kelly is looking to reverse the position.
Kelly struggling a bit here.
Caschera lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelly is trying to control Caschera's posture but Caschera avoids it.
Kelly is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Caschera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Caschera scores with a couple of short elbows.
Griando Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Caschera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Max Caschera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caschera throws a strike aimed at the side of Kelly's head but Kelly avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Caschera.
I think Kelly 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Griando Kelly!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Pauling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Dreyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus Dreyer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pauling
vs
Dreyer

190 cm
21
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
184 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Pauling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rufus Dreyer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreyer sizes up Pauling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Daniel Pauling has been cut.
Pauling misses with a series of wild punches.
Dreyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pauling misses with a combination
and Dreyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pauling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreyer.
Pauling moves out of range as Dreyer strikes.
Pauling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreyer connects with a right hand. Pauling shakes it off.
Pauling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Pauling.
Dreyer misses with a combination

and Pauling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dreyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Pauling.

Pauling is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dreyer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pauling pulls his head out easily.
Pauling frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dreyer is trying to escape the mount.

Pauling looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dreyer tries to reverse the position but Pauling maintains control.
Dreyer 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.

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.
Dreyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dreyer is trying desperately to improve position.

Pauling has control of Dreyer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dreyer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pauling is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dreyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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

Dreyer gets to his feet. Pauling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pauling's calf.
Pauling throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dreyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dreyer throws a series of strikes that have Pauling backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreyer thows a body kick. Pauling tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dreyer lands a hook that stumbles Pauling back into the cage. Dreyer follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Pauling to the canvas! Dreyer pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Pauling has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rufus Dreyer!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke has chosen Let it Rock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitchell
vs
Burke

170 cm
22
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Mitchell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Burke!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burke wants to clinch.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Burke.
Burke doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burke tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Burke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell lands a nice hook to Burke's body. Burke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burke's hands.
Burke dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Burke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke throws a sloppy body shot
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burke wants to clinch but Mitchell slips to the side
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burke tries to clinch but Mitchell moves away

and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control.
Burke wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell drags him back down.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burke keeps working.
Burke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.

Mitchell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitchell gets back to full guard.

Mitchell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mitchell working for a triangle but Burke defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke passes Mitchell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burke wants to stand but Mitchell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Mitchell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burke tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mitchell.

Burke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mitchell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burke.
Burke looks gassed!

Burke decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke tries to clinch but Mitchell moves away

and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burke won't be happy with that.
Mitchell advances to mount.

Mitchell has hold of Burke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burke's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mitchell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Burke is holding on tight.
Burke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mitchell lands with some strikes.
Burke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Mitchell swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mitchell!
James Mitchell is the new welterweight champion!

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