Infliction Warzone PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruiser DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

DeSilva
vs
Carpenter

187 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Drago's Choice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruiser DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva tries to clinch up but Carpenter circles away and keeps his distance.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.

Carpenter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeSilva wants to improve his position but Carpenter is controlling well.
DeSilva is looking to control Carpenter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSilva avoid being mounted?
DeSilva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Carpenter is looking for a kimura here.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Carpenter's head to control him but Carpenter postures up.
Carpenter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carpenter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeSilva slips nicely into half guard.
Carpenter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeSilva.
Carpenter regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSilva is breathing heavily.
Carpenter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carpenter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carpenter looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
Carpenter working a defensive guard here.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carpenter swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSilva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Carpenter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carpenter wants to pass to mount but DeSilva is defending the position.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Carpenter keeps him under control.

Carpenter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSilva defends it well.
DeSilva trying to control here.
DeSilva won't allow Carpenter to pass to mount.
DeSilva is trying to maintain the position but Carpenter is very close to passing his half guard.
Carpenter is controlling the pace.
DeSilva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeSilva working for a triangle but Carpenter defends it easily.
DeSilva keeping full guard, as Carpenter tries to pass.
Carpenter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeSilva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carpenter preventing the sweep.

DeSilva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carpenter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carpenter is one step ahead there.
Carpenter passes DeSilva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeSilva wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carpenter trying to pass the guard but DeSilva defending well.

Carpenter seems to be looking for submissions.
DeSilva regains full guard. Nicely done.

DeSilva working for a triangle but Carpenter defends it easily.
Carpenter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carpenter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carpenter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carpenter duly obliges.
Carpenter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carpenter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva.
Carpenter lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeSilva's sensitive parts.
Jimmy Carpenter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Carpenter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeSilva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Carpenter controls the position.

Carpenter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Carpenter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carpenter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Carpenter lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpenter wants to take DeSilva's back but he can't do it this time.
BOOM! Carpenter connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter working the ground and pound effectively.
Carpenter looking to finish DeSilva with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeSilva!
Carpenter lands a nice shot to the head.
Carpenter looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeSilva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carpenter is landing with some decent strikes but DeSilva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Carpenter prevents DeSilva from getting the reversal.
Carpenter avoids the attempt from DeSilva to control.
DeSilva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Carpenter is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and DeSilva reverses the position - he's now on top in Carpenter's guard.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter wants to control but DeSilva passes easily into half guard.
DeSilva is looking to stall here but Carpenter recovers full guard.
DeSilva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carpenter wants to sweep but no luck.
Carpenter has a closed guard, preventing DeSilva from standing up.
Carpenter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSilva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carpenter looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carpenter lands with a shot to the body.

Carpenter instigates a clinch.

Carpenter lands a takedown into guard.

DeSilva looking for a guillotine here but Carpenter defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpenter controlling from the top position.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
Carpenter trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva wants to control but Carpenter passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Carpenter seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Carpenter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Carpenter throws a series of punches but DeSilva moves out of range.

Carpenter has DeSilva up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva is trying to break free.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Carpenter shoots in and bounces DeSilva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carpenter landing with the ground and pound.
DeSilva being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
Carpenter wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Carpenter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

DeSilva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carpenter scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Carpenter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carpenter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeSilva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carpenter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeSilva!
Carpenter lands with some strikes.
Carpenter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DeSilva?

Carpenter is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! DeSilva is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Carpenter!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Mondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus Battery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Manny Mondo's chin.

Battery
vs
Mondo

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Battery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Mondo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Mondo scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Battery.
Mondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Battery misses with a double jab

and Mondo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Battery's guard.

Battery is rocked!
Mondo lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Battery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mondo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mondo wants to pass the guard but Battery is keeping the position.
Mondo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mondo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mondo lands a couple of elbows.
Mondo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mondo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mondo with a nice head shot there.
Mondo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mondo tries to free his leg and advance position but Battery is retaining full guard.
Mondo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Battery's head.
Battery has momentary wrist control but Mondo slips an elbow through the middle.
Mondo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mondo works over Battery with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mondo is in close to Battery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mondo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mondo landing some decent shots from guard.
Mondo looks gassed!
Mondo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Battery's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondo with a nice head shot there.

Mondo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mondo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Battery's head.
Mondo lands a couple of elbows.
Mondo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Battery working for a triangle but Mondo defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mondo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mondo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mondo wants to pass the guard but Battery is keeping the position.
Mondo 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.
Mondo with a nice head shot there.
Mondo scoring with some ground and pound.

Battery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mondo landing some decent shots from guard.
Mondo cracks Battery with a solid left hand.

Mondo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mondo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mondo lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mondo drops back looking for a leg! Battery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Battery manages to kick Mondo off! Mondo jumps back into Battery's guard.
Mondo with a nice head shot there.

Mondo 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.
Mondo cracks Battery with a solid left hand.
Mondo lands a couple of digs.
Mondo stands up over Battery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mondo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Battery's head.
Battery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondo landing with the ground and pound.
Mondo stands up over Battery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mondo tries to free his leg and advance position but Battery is retaining full guard.
Battery wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondo passes Battery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mondo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mondo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Battery wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mondo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Mondo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voin Upyachki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Upyachki
vs
Mann

195 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Voin Upyachki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monster Mann!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Upyachki as Mann shoots in.
Upyachki fails in his attempt to clinch.

Upyachki closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Upyachki.
Mann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Upyachki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Upyachki lands a knee to the head.
Upyachki lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Upyachki.
Upyachki landing knees to the head.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Upyachki is controlling the position.
Mann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Upyachki tries to land a knee to the head but Mann blocks with his arms.
Mann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Upyachki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Upyachki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Upyachki has him pressed against the cage.
Mann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Upyachki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Upyachki lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Upyachki.
Upyachki scores a nice knee to the body.
Upyachki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Upyachki.
Upyachki landing knees to the body.
Upyachki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms.
Upyachki is breathing heavily.
Upyachki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mann.
Voin Upyachki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monster Mann.
Upyachki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Upyachki with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Upyachki.
Upyachki tries to land a knee to the head but Mann blocks with his arms.
Upyachki lands a nice knee to the body.
Upyachki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Upyachki tries to land knees in the clinch but Mann avoids the damage to the body.
Upyachki stops a takedown attempt from Mann.
Mann wants to get back to striking at distance but Upyachki won't allow it.
Mann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Upyachki prevents it.
Upyachki scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Upyachki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Upyachki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Upyachki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
Upyachki prevents Mann from breaking the clinch.
Upyachki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Upyachki gets underhooks to prevent Mann's takedown attempt.
Upyachki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Upyachki scores a nice knee to the body.
Upyachki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Upyachki with a knee to the head.
Upyachki scores a nice knee to the body.
Mann tries to score a body lock takedown but Upyachki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Upyachki.
Upyachki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Upyachki.
Mann can't break the clinch.
Mann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Upyachki scores with a knee to the head.
Upyachki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
Upyachki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
Upyachki scores with a knee to the head.
Upyachki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Upyachki keeps control of Mann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Upyachki scores with a knee to the head.
Mann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Upyachki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Upyachki tries to land knees in the clinch but Mann avoids the damage to the body.
Mann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Upyachki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Upyachki is controlling the position.
Mann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Upyachki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Upyachki lands a knee to the head.
Mann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to break the clinch but Upyachki is controlling the position.
Mann managing to block the knees to the body from Upyachki.
Upyachki prevents Mann from breaking the clinch.
Upyachki crunches a lovely knee into Mann's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Upyachki lands a knee to the head.
Upyachki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mann's face.
Upyachki lands a knee to the body.
Upyachki scores a nice knee to the body.
Upyachki connects with a knee to the head.
Upyachki keeps control of Mann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Upyachki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mann blocks it with crossed arms.
Mann fails to pull guard.
Upyachki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Upyachki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mann.
Knees in the clinch landing for Upyachki.
Mann wants to break free but Upyachki has control.
Upyachki keeps control of Mann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mann is trying to break free.
Mann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Upyachki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Upyachki.
Upyachki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

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

Mann is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Upyachki is trying to escape and Mann transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Upyachki is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mann! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monster Mann!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between bloody albo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). albo's entrance music is coldplay-fix you. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

albo
vs
Paul

188 cm
22
232 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, bloody albo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, London Paul!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paul clinches.
albo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
Paul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Paul on the inside.
albo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.
albo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paul gets through albo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
albo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paul lands a left hand that snaps the head of albo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land.
albo is looking to control Paul's arms but Paul gets an underhook and turns him. Now albo has his back to the cage.
Paul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of albos head.

albo breaks from the clinch.
albo shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.
albo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bloody albo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Paul clinches up with albo and pushes him back against the cage.
albo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
albo takes an elbow to the temple.
Paul lands a body punch.
albo is trying to stall.
Paul lands a left hand that snaps the head of albo backwards.
Paul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

albo is rocked!
albo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh albo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul has a couple of punches blocked by albo.
albo seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Paul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul lands a right hand.
albo jumps guard but Paul stands there with albo around his waist. albo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
albo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
albo looking to slow down the pace here.
albo is breathing heavily.
Paul scores with a hook to the body.
Paul lands a big right hand! albo is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). London Paul!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Lagerback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagerback comes to the cage accompanied by Bubbles - Bidibodi Bidibu. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lagerback
vs
Skywalker

189 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lars Lagerback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Lagerback takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lagerback avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lagerback lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Lagerback lands a body shot.
Skywalker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lagerback moves into the clinch.
Skywalker wants to stall.
Skywalker has had enough of the clinch but Lagerback keeps him there for the moment.
Skywalker crunches a lovely knee into Lagerback's ribcage.

Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lagerback looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lagerback is looking to slow Skywalker down with leg kicks.
Lagerback wants to clinch but Skywalker slips to the side

and Skywalker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skywalker looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagerback is trying to maintain the position but Skywalker is very close to passing his half guard.
Skywalker throwing shots but Lagerback is blocking nicely.
Lagerback is not content to let Skywalker control the position.
Skywalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skywalker thows a huge punch but Lagerback dodges it nicely.
Skywalker throws a strike but Lagerback avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lagerback is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skywalker is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker throws a strike but Lagerback rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skywalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Skywalker clinches up with Lagerback and pushes him back against the cage.
Skywalker takes an elbow to the forehead.

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.
Lagerback with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skywalker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lagerback crunches a lovely knee into Skywalker's ribcage.
Skywalker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lagerback gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lagerback on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skywalker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lagerback pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Skywalker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skywalker lands a body shot.
Lagerback lands a nice knee to the body.
Skywalker wants to get back to striking at distance but Lagerback won't allow it.
Skywalker looking to slow down the pace here.
Lagerback lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skywalker tries a knee to the head but Lagerback blocks it.
Nice elbow from Lagerback.
Lagerback scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skywalker wants to break free but Lagerback has control.
Skywalker jumps guard but Lagerback stands there with Skywalker around his waist. Skywalker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lars Lagerback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Lagerback managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Lagerback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lagerback landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skywalker slows down the pace here.
Skywalker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skywalker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lagerback connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skywalker's face.
Lagerback lands an elbow that stopped Skywalker in his tracks for a moment.
Lagerback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lagerback is trying to maintain a safe position but Skywalker gets an underhook and turns Lagerback into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a knee strike.
Skywalker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lagerback connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skywalker's face.
Skywalker blocking some punches.
Lagerback prevents the takedown attempt.
Lagerback lands a nice knee to the body.
Skywalker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lagerback lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Lagerback landing knees to the body.
Skywalker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lagerback lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Luke Skywalker's cut even more.
Lagerback lands a knee to the body.
Lagerback gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skywalker.
Lagerback lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skywalker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lagerback has him pressed against the cage.
Lagerback on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skywalker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lagerback scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Lagerback avoids the damage to the body.
Lagerback landing knees to the body.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Lagerback avoids the damage to the body.
Lagerback on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skywalker misses with a punch on the inside.

Skywalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lagerback as he avoids it easily.
Skywalker shoots in but Lagerback avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lagerback doesn't manage to clinch there - Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker throws a head kick that misses
and Lagerback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lagerback moves into range and clinches up with Skywalker.
Lagerback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Lagerback avoids the damage to the body.
Lagerback using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skywalker jumps guard but Lagerback stands there with Skywalker around his waist. Skywalker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skywalker wants to get back to striking at distance but Lagerback won't allow it.
Skywalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lagerback.
Skywalker lands an elbow that stopped Lagerback in his tracks for a moment.
Skywalker tries to stall but Lagerback uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lagerback connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker tries to land a knee to the head but Lagerback blocks with his arms.
Lagerback landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skywalker looking to stall.
Skywalker is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lagerback has denied him.
Lagerback slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Lagerback.
Lagerback avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Lagerback lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lagerback lands a knee to the head.
Skywalker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lagerback blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagerback lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lagerback content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Lagerback managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Lagerback managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skywalker crunches a lovely knee into Lagerback's ribcage.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Lagerback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lagerback tries to clinch but Skywalker is having none of it.
Skywalker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skywalker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skywalker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lagerback counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lagerback.
Skywalker looking to stall.
Lagerback connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skywalker's face.
Lagerback crunches a lovely knee into Skywalker's ribcage.
Skywalker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lagerback taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lagerback gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skywalker.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lagerback with a knee to the head.
Skywalker tries to work over Lagerback's body with a swooping hook but it's wide of the mark. Not good footwork there.

Lagerback has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Lagerback.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lagerback.
Lagerback with a knee to the head.
Lagerback lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skywalker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skywalker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lagerback is keeping busy.
Lagerback is pressed up against the cage. Skywalker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lagerback down to the mat. Lagerback avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lars Lagerback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Skywalker has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lars Lagerback is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lagerback tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Skywalker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lagerback wants to get back to his feet.
Lagerback is trying to maintain the position but Skywalker is very close to passing his half guard.

Skywalker is looking for a kimura here.
Lagerback is looking to control Skywalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lagerback avoid being mounted?
Lagerback knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skywalker on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagerback wants to get back to full guard.
Skywalker moves into full mount! Lagerback won't be happy about that!
Skywalker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lagerback tries to lock up and control but Skywalker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skywalker with the ground and pound from mount.
Skywalker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Lagerback is rocked!
Skywalker landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Lagerback is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!

Skywalker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lagerback is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to control but Lagerback wriggling away.
Lagerback seems to have got his legs back now.
Lagerback really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skywalker looking to finish Lagerback with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lagerback!
Lagerback wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skywalker.
Lagerback wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skywalker.
Skywalker unloads with some shots from mount but Lagerback bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lagerback wants to try and get back to his feet.
Skywalker punching from mount but Lagerback doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Skywalker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lagerback is squirming around, avoiding Skywalker's attempts to control the action.
Skywalker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skywalker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker looking to ground and pound but Lagerback is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lagerback moves in looking to clinch but Skywalker pushes him off.

Lagerback fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skywalker, pushing him back against the cage.
Lagerback pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lagerback scores a nice knee to the body.
Lars Lagerback has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lagerback lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker leaning against his opponent.
Skywalker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lagerback makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lagerback.
Skywalker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skywalker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lagerback avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skywalker fails to pull guard.
Lars Lagerback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Lagerback trying to stall but Skywalker improves his position.
Lagerback lands with a left to the head.
Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Skywalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Skywalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Skywalker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skywalker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lagerback's head.
Lagerback controlling Skywalker's posture.
Skywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lagerback swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skywalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a strike but Lagerback rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lagerback wants to control from the top but Skywalker keeps moving.
Lagerback won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.
Lagerback trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lagerback's guard.

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.
Lagerback utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Lagerback gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skywalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skywalker trying to control the position.

Skywalker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lagerback is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Skywalker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lagerback's back instead.
Skywalker somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands punches and elbows.
Skywalker wants to control but Lagerback is keeping busy.
Skywalker throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

Lagerback manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Skywalker avoids the head kick by Lagerback.
Lagerback blocks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lagerback looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lagerback is looking to clinch.
Skywalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lagerback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lagerback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lagerback slips a straight right by Skywalker.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a few strikes there.
Skywalker tries to clinch up
and Lagerback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lagerback.
Lagerback throws out a powerful jab.
Lagerback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lagerback holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Skywalker fails to pull guard.
Lagerback connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skywalker's face.
Skywalker looking to slow down the pace here.
Lagerback lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skywalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lagerback lands a nice elbow.
Lagerback landing knees to the head.

The cut above Luke Skywalker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker tries to pull guard but Lagerback won't allow it.
Lagerback connects with a knee to the head.
Lagerback landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Lagerback landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skywalker looking to stall.
Lagerback avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Lagerback connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skywalker's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Lagerback showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lagerback 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Lagerback!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dewanye Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Bigsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigsby is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Its A Fight. Dewanye Wallace looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Wallace
vs
Bigsby

195 cm
22
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Drago's Choice

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dewanye Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafael Bigsby!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace shoots in and drives through. Bigsby sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Bigsby. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewanye Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Bigsby. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
Bigsby throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wallace's head.
Bigsby throws a front kick that sends Wallace stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Wallace steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bigsby. That one must have hurt.
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bigsby pinned against the cage. Bigsby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bigsby shoots in and bounces Wallace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wallace has a closed guard, preventing Bigsby from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallace is on top in guard.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Bigsby kicks Wallace off and gets to his feet.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt
and Bigsby counters with a nice body kick.
Wallace has his takedown stuffed

and Bigsby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Wallace kicks off Bigsby and gets to his feet.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt

and Bigsby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bigsby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bigsby wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Bigsby wanted to stand there but Wallace had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigsby wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.

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

Wallace is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bigsby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Wallace is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bigsby has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bigsby tries to escape but Wallace has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wallace is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bigsby knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bigsby for a finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bigsby tries to roll but Wallace sticks to his back.

Wallace is persistently looking for the submission but Bigsby is defending it well.

Wallace looking for the choke from the back.

Wallace is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bigsby is defending well though. Wallace let's go of the attempt for now.

Wallace is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bigsby wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigsby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wallace.
Bigsby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Wallace working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Bigsby is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Wallace has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Bigsby taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dewanye Wallace!