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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Farquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Monson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Farquardt
vs
Monson

185 cm
22
268 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thurgood Farquardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Monson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquardt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Monson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Farquardt did well to prevent Monson getting side control.
Farquardt trying to control here.
Farquardt is looking for a sweep. Monson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Farquardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farquardt controlling the position well.
Monson tries to pass to full mount but Farquardt defends it.
Farquardt could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Farquardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Farquardt throws a right and a left that Monson avoids nicely.

Monson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monson lands in his opponent's guard.
Monson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquardt is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquardt, not yet.
Monson tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquardt is retaining full guard.
Farquardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farquardt wants to control but Monson passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Farquardt wants to improve his position but Monson is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Monson seems content to control.
Monson trying to pass the guard but Farquardt defending well.
Farquardt trying to control here.
Well, if Monson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Farquardt is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farquardt trying to control here.
Monson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Monson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monson is looking to advance position but Farquardt won't allow it.
Monson not doing much here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Monson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monson is controlling the pace.
Monson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Farquardt!
Monson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Farquardt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monson looking to ground and pound but Farquardt is blocking nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monson tries to control but Farquardt wriggling away.
Farquardt is desperately trying to improve his position but Monson has a good base and remains in mount.
Farquardt wants to control but Monson is having none of it.

Monson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farquardt turns into him and now he's in Monson's guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Monson wants to sweep here but Farquardt controlling him for the moment.

Monson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquardt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquardt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farquardt wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving.
Monson is trying to control the position but Farquardt postures up.
Farquardt wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving.
Farquardt being controlled here momentarily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monson moves out of range of the strikes.
Farquardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monson.
Farquardt with a nice cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farquardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Monson is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Farquardt misses the target.
Farquardt tries to clinch but Monson is having none of it.
Monson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farquardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farquardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Monson scores with a takedown into Farquardt's guard.
Farquardt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farquardt controls Monson momentarily but Monson frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson controlling from the top position.
Farquardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farquardt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monson controls the pace.
Farquardt controls Monson momentarily but Monson frees himself.
Monson trying to control but Farquardt is working from the bottom.
Farquardt is trying to keep Monson in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monson tries to clinch but Farquardt moves out of range.

Monson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Monson trying to control the pace.
Monson is just content to waste time from the top position. Farquardt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Farquardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt keeping full guard, as Monson tries to pass.
Monson stays in close to Farquardt's body and controls the position.
Farquardt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monson.
Farquardt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monson is controlling him.
Farquardt keeping moving, preventing Monson from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Farquardt misses the shot to the body.
Farquardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Monson.
Monson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farquardt's waist but Farquardt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monson off to one side.
Farquardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monson shoots in but Farquardt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monson is breathing heavily.
Farquardt with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Farquardt scores with a takedown into Monson's guard.
Farquardt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farquardt postures up.
Monson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Farquardt!
Farquardt can't escape the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Monson looking for a guillotine from mount but Farquardt is having none of it.
Farquardt is trying to reverse the position but instead Monson has taken his back - oops!
Monson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Monson is riding his opponent, not letting Farquardt buck him off.

Monson 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, Farquardt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Monson is not going to allow Farquardt to sit and survive in this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Farquardt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Farquardt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Monson's guard. Nice work there by Farquardt.
Farquardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Monson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monson controlling the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt tries to stand but Monson is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Farquardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farquardt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt
and Farquardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thurgood Farquardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Monson.
Monson slips a straight right by Farquardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thurgood Farquardt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Monson tries to clinch up
and Farquardt counters with a straight right hand.
Farquardt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Farquardt has closed the distance and engaged Monson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monson jumps into guard, dragging Farquardt to the mat.
Farquardt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monson trying to strike off his back.
Farquardt trying to control but Monson is working from the bottom.
Jeff Monson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farquardt wants to get up but he can't break Monson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquardt wants to get up but he can't break Monson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Monson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Farquardt won't allow Monson to sweep him here.
Monson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Farquardt misses with a looping left.
Monson tries to close the distance and clinch but Farquardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Monson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Farquardt swings for the body but Monson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farquardt tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Monson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Farquardt!
Monson tries to control but Farquardt wriggling away.
Farquardt is looking to improve his position but Monson isn't that keen on the idea.
Farquardt tries to lock up and control but Monson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Farquardt tries to reverse the position but Monson maintains control.
Monson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt tries to hold on but Monson postures up.
Monson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Monson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Farquardt is surviving well by controlling Monson's body position as best he can.
Monson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Farquardt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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.
Monson raining down shots from the mount!
Monson tries to control but Farquardt wriggling away.
Monson content just to control the position here.
Farquardt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Monson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Monson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Farquardt tries to hold on but Monson postures up.
Farquardt is desperately trying to improve his position but Monson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's six 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.
Farquardt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Farquardt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Monson.
Monson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Monson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farquardt turns into him and now he's in Monson's guard.

Farquardt stands up from Monson's guard - Farquardt perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Monson avoids the body shot from Farquardt.
Monson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farquardt.
Farquardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Monson circles away.

Farquardt closes the distance and pushes Monson back into the cage.

That's eight 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.
Farquardt tries a knee to the head but Monson blocks it.
Farquardt is trying to break free.
Monson is working for takedown but Farquardt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Monson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farquardt is pushing Monson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Farquardt.
Farquardt wants to break free but Monson has control.
Farquardt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Monson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farquardt smiles and moves away.
Farquardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Farquardt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Farquardt counters with a left to the body.

Monson scores with a takedown into Farquardt's guard.
Monson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monson trying to control but Farquardt is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Monson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Monson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Beethoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darwin Beethoven is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Beethoven
vs
Hammersmith

195 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darwin Beethoven !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammersmith scores a takedown into full mount!
Hammersmith trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Hammersmith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Beethoven is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Beethoven and Hammersmith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hammersmith trying to control the action but Beethoven is working from the bottom.

Hammersmith tries for a kimura but Beethoven is defending well.

Hammersmith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beethoven has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hammersmith but great work by Beethoven .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beethoven slows the pace down.

Beethoven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hammersmith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beethoven wants to take a breather but Hammersmith manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Beethoven .
Hammersmith keeping moving, preventing Beethoven from controlling successfully.
Beethoven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammersmith is keeping the position for now.
Hammersmith 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Hammersmith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammersmith looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammersmith, not yet.

Beethoven 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.

Hammersmith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beethoven is aware though and is defending well.
Beethoven passes Hammersmith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hammersmith has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Beethoven . Oh but Hammersmith has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Beethoven goes limp - he's gone! Hammersmith jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Hammersmith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Van Dijk
vs
Grimson

188 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Murder Inc.

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Van Dijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stu Grimson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grimson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Dijk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Dijk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but Grimson blocks it.
Van Dijk prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Dijk landing knees to the head.
A short right from Grimson.
Grimson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Grimson.
Grimson lands an uppercut.
Grimson stalling in the clinch but Van Dijk improves position.
Grimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Dijk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jesse Van Dijk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stu Grimson.
Van Dijk connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Stu Grimson has been cut.
Grimson working aggressively here.
Grimson gets through Van Dijk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Dijk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimson is keeping busy.
Van Dijk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grimson blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but Grimson blocks it.
Van Dijk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but Grimson blocks it.
Grimson wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Dijk lands a right hand.
Van Dijk is breathing heavily.
Van Dijk lands a nice elbow.
Grimson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dijk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Dijk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grimson lands a left hand.
Van Dijk pushes Grimson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grimson breaks the clinch.
Grimson moves in looking to clinch but Van Dijk pushes him off.

Grimson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Dijk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Dijk misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Grimson.
Grimson scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Grimson.
Grimson goes for a takedown attempt but Van Dijk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grimson thumps Van Dijk with a low kick.
Grimson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Dijk as he avoids it easily.

Grimson takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimson lands a right hand.
Grimson gets through Van Dijk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimson works on Van Dijk's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimson lands with a left to the head.
Grimson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grimson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grimson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grimson goes for a takedown attempt but Van Dijk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grimson is looking to clinch but Van Dijk is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk keeps the fight on the outside.

Grimson has closed the distance and engaged Van Dijk in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimson.

Grimson pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stu Grimson!

C
A

C
B

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 Heather Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reg Mackworthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Graham
vs
Mackworthy

205 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

187 cm
22
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heather Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reg Mackworthy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Mackworthy lands a big head kick that sends Graham tumbling to the mat! Mackworthy takes a step backwards and waves Graham back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Heather Graham has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackworthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Graham. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Reg Mackworthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Mackworthy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heather Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackworthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mackworthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
Mackworthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mackworthy pinned against the cage. Mackworthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graham throws a big shot that misses.
Mackworthy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Graham looks for a takedown but Mackworthy sprawls well.
Mackworthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mackworthy circles away.
Mackworthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Mackworthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mackworthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Mackworthy has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham takes an elbow to the temple.
Graham prevents a body shot from Mackworthy.
Mackworthy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mackworthy is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mackworthy down to the mat. Mackworthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graham swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackworthy.
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Mackworthy.
Mackworthy with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackworthy wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
Mackworthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mackworthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Graham. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Mackworthy tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mackworthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graham.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mackworthy has eaten all the pies!
Mackworthy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graham keeps the fight on the outside.
Mackworthy is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
Mackworthy looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Mackworthy sprawls well. He's pushed Graham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mackworthy tries to clinch up.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Graham. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Graham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reg Mackworthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mackworthy wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mackworthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mackworthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Graham. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mackworthy is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
Graham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Mackworthy.
Graham swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackworthy.
Mackworthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mackworthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graham swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackworthy.
A left lands for Mackworthy.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mackworthy wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackworthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mackworthy wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Graham.

It looks like Reg Mackworthy has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mackworthy.
Mackworthy tries to clinch up.
Mackworthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graham moves away.
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Graham tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackworthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Mackworthy lands a two punch combo.
Mackworthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Graham circles away.

Mackworthy lands a big head kick that sends Graham tumbling to the mat! Mackworthy takes a step backwards and waves Graham back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Graham is rocked!
Mackworthy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Graham out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reg Mackworthy!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Escuadero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Behind Closed Doors - Rise Against as his entrance music. Ray Escuadero had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Escuadero
vs
Price

188 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Escuadero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hawk Price!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escuadero shoots for a takedown but Price saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Escuadero scores with a punch to the head.
Escuadero throws a leg kick but Price checks it.

Escuadero clinches up against the cage.
Escuadero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escuadero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Escuadero is trying to trip Price. He has hold of a leg but Price is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Escuadero persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Escuadero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Price is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Escuadero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Price dives on top into guard.
Escuadero trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuadero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Price works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escuadero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Escuadero is looking for a sweep. Price is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Price seems to be working for a kimura but Escuadero defends the submission attempt.
Escuadero wants to stand back up but Price manages to pass into side control.

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.

Price has an Americana. Escuadero didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Price is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Price hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hawk Price!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Pecic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Pecic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Powers
vs
Pecic

184 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Pecic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers scoring well with a low kick there.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pecic checks a low kick from Powers.
Powers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Powers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - Pecic circles away.
Powers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pecic looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Powers scoring well with a low kick there.
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powers shoots in and drives through. Pecic sprawls well.

Powers lands a big head kick that sends Pecic tumbling to the mat! Powers takes a step backwards and waves Pecic back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Bruno Pecic has been cut.
Powers misses with a series of wild punches.
Pecic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Powers.
Powers lands a lovely overhand right.
Powers cracks the inside of Pecic's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powers, right into the meat.
Powers throws a nice looking combination but Pecic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powers scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Powers can pounce on him.
Pecic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pecic. That did some damage!
Powers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Powers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Powers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pecic's sensitive parts.
Pecic slips a jab and a cross from Powers.
Powers scores with the left hand. Pecic knows he should have avoided that one.
Powers misses with a two punch combination.
Powers throws a series of punches but Pecic avoids them all with ease.
Powers throws a leg kick which misses Pecic's front leg but catches the back leg as Pecic tries to avoid it.
Powers lands a head shot.
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!
Powers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Powers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Powers.
Pecic takes one to the chin there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Powers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powers could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Powers is looking to slow Pecic down with leg kicks.
Powers scores with a leg kick.
Powers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Powers stalks Pecic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pecic's face. Pecic staggers backwards, shaken.
Powers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Powers tests Pecic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick from Powers lands but Pecic takes it in his stride.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Powers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pecic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Powers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Powers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pecic passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to control but Pecic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Powers wants to get back to full guard but Pecic has passed into side control.
Powers tries to lock up and control but Pecic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Powers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Powers wants to hold on but Pecic pushes him away.
Powers reaches up to try and control the position but Pecic seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Powers rolls and tries to escape and now Pecic has his back!
Powers can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pecic avoiding Powers 's attempts to control his hands.
Pecic is looking to control Powers but Powers is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Powers tries to escape but Pecic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Powers is working hard here to advance position.
Powers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Powers breaks Pecic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pecic managing 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.
Powers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Powers connects with the punch.
Powers scoring well with a low kick there.
Powers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Powers pushes Pecic up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Powers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pecic tries to pull guard but Powers won't allow it.
Powers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pecic backwards.
A knee to the head by Powers.
Powers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Powers lands with a right to the head.
Powers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Powers lands a damaging elbow.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a damaging elbow.
Pecic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Powers looking to slow down the pace here.
Powers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Powers lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pecic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Powers's brow.
Powers lands with a light punch inside.
Powers with a knee to the head.
Pecic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Powers lands a nice knee to the body.
Powers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powers lands an elbow just above Pecic 's eye.
Powers lands an uppercut.
Powers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Powers breaks from the clinch.
Pecic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powers.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Powers dips to his left and cracks Pecic with an uppercut!
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Powers throws a low kick, looking for Pecic's leg but Pecic calmly moves out of range.

Pecic moves into range and clinches up with Powers.
Powers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Powers is looking to control Pecic's arms but Pecic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Powers has his back to the cage.
Powers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pecic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pecic takes an elbow to the temple.
Powers is looking to control Pecic's arms but Pecic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Powers has his back to the cage.
Powers lands an elbow inside.
Powers throws a head punch that misses.
Pecic trying to control the position but instead, Powers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pecic into the cage.
Powers has Pecic pushed against the cage.
Powers lands a nice elbow.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pecic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Powers lands a good knee to the midsection. Pecic won't want to take too many of those.
Pecic is looking to control Powers's arms but Powers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pecic has his back to the cage.
Pecic tries to pull guard but Powers holds him up against the cage and eventually Pecic drops back down to his feet.
Kenny Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Pecic.
Powers misses with a knee to the head.
Powers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Powers.
Powers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pecic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Powers.

Pecic manages to pull guard.
Powers postures up.

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

Powers throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pecic uses it to pass to side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pecic working away.
Pecic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pecic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
Powers wants to control but Pecic postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pecic stands up.
Pecic avoids the head kick by Powers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Powers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Pecic'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.

Powers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pecic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powers. Powers obviously looking to wear him down.
Powers lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Powers.
Powers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Powers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pecic avoids the head kick by Powers.
Powers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Powers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pecic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Powers.
Powers scores with a nice strike.
Powers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenny Powers is winning the standup battle so far.
Powers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Powers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pecic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Powers scores with a one two! Pecic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Powers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powers tried to score with a low kick but Pecic checks it.
Pecic drops his hands momentarily and Powers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Pecic moves out of range easily.
Powers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kenny Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pecic misses with a takedown attempt - Powers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Powers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pecic blocks a head kick by Powers.
A good leg kick by Powers.
Powers misses with a looping right.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Pecic moves out of range easily.
Powers misses with a low kick.
Pecic throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pecic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powers, right into the meat.
Powers lands a head kick!
Pecic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powers looks to land a combination but Pecic avoids it well.
Kenny Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pecic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Powers misses.
Powers thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Powers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pecic. Pecic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Powers connects with a solid leg kick.
Pecic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powers.
Powers lands with an uppercut that bounces Pecic off the cage and back into rage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pecic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Powers can pounce on him.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pecic moves away.
Powers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Powers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Powers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pecic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powers.
Powers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pecic. That did some damage!
Powers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pecic can do to turn this around?
Pecic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powers swivels and escapes.
Kenny Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Pecic.
Powers lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powers.

Pecic tries to keep at a distance but Powers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powers misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Powers.

Pecic pulls guard successfully.
Powers wants to control from the top but Pecic keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers stops Pecic from standing up.
Powers wants to stand but Pecic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pecic wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Pecic has Powers pulled in close to control his posture.
Pecic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.
Pecic keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers throws and low kick but Pecic moves out of range easily.
Pecic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Powers is fending him off so far but Pecic persists. Nope, Powers circles away and we're back to standing.
Powers scores with a leg kick.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers cracks Pecic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Powers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Powers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powers throws a head kick that misses

and Pecic counters by moving into the clinch.
Powers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pecic holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Pecic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pecic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pecic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powers.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pecic is pulling down on Powers's head. It's preventing any offense from Powers, at least for the moment.
Pecic keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pecic on the ground.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Pecic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Pecic has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Powers throws a series of strikes that have Pecic backpedaling.
Kenny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Powers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pecic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powers misses with a two punch combination.
Powers throws a head kick but Pecic moves out of range.
Powers lands a high kick!
Powers slaps away a takedown attempt from Pecic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Powers feints and then cracks Pecic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pecic down.
Powers cracks the inside of Pecic's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powers.
Powers throws a nice head kick!
Powers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers is looking to slow Pecic down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Powers misses

so Pecic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Pecic 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pecic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pecic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the position.

Powers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pecic has passed into half guard!
Pecic is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Kenny Powers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Pecic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Powers avoids the head kick by Pecic.
Powers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pecic's hands.
Some wild striking there from Powers.
A nice leg kick lands there from Powers.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick

and Pecic counters with a takedown into side control.
Powers is trying to get back to half guard.
Powers is not content to let Pecic control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is not content to let Pecic control the position.
Powers tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Powers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pecic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Powers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pecic's calf.
Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Pecic moves out of range easily.
Powers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Powers forces Pecic back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Powers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powers misses with a combination

so Pecic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pecic passes Powers's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Powers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pecic pulls his head out easily.
Powers wants to get back to full guard but Pecic has passed into side control.
Pecic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pecic tries to control but Powers wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Powers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Powers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Powers is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Pecic tries to control but Powers wriggling away.
Powers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pecic.
Pecic tries to control but Powers wriggling away.
Powers tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pecic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powers is looking to escape.
Powers tries to reverse the position but Pecic maintains control.
Bruno Pecic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pecic wants to control the pace but Powers is squirming around nicely.
Powers is looking to improve his position but Pecic isn't that keen on the idea.
Powers tries to hold on but Pecic postures up.
Powers is squirming around, avoiding Pecic's attempts to control the action.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pecic avoids the attempt from Powers to control.
Pecic looking to control but Powers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Powers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Pecic there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Powers regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Powers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Powers trying to control the position here.
Pecic wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
Pecic trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.

Powers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powers wants to sweep but no luck.

Pecic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pecic stands and steps away. Powers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Powers cracks the inside of Pecic's front leg.
Powers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Powers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Powers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pecic.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pecic circles away quickly and effectively.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Powers throws a head kick that misses

and Pecic counters with a shoot takedown. Powers fights it but they end up in guard.
Pecic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Powers's head.

Powers looking for subs off his back but Pecic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pecic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kenny Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Powers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pecic is working away from the top position though.
Pecic lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Pecic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Powers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Powers!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarmon Keyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vornado Vilmaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Keyes
vs
Vilmaro

190 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarmon Keyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vornado Vilmaro!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keyes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keyes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vilmaro as he jumps to the side.
Vilmaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keyes counters with a body kick that stops Vilmaro in his tracks momentarily.
Keyes circles away from the clinch attempt

and Keyes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Keyes landing with the ground and pound.
Vilmaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keyes controls the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vornado Vilmaro!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

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