The Fallout - Vault 001 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greko Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast Mode has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mode
vs
Roman

165 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beast Mode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greko Roman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mode swinging wilding here.
Mode throws a right hand that Roman ducks under and follows up with a left that Roman also avoids with ease.
Mode misses with the combination.
Mode connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Greko Roman has been cut.
Mode throws a nice looking combination but Roman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roman shoots in but no luck this time.
Mode looks to land a combination but Roman avoids it well.
Roman fails with the takedown.

Roman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mode, pushing him back against the cage.
Mode wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
Mode scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mode wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
Roman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mode backwards.
Roman has Mode pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mode manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beast Mode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greko Roman.
Roman tries to pull guard but Mode won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Roman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mode gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mode digs a right hand underneath Roman's ribcage. Roman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Mode fails to land.

Roman pulls guard successfully.
Roman is pulling down on Mode's head to control his posture.
Mode trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mode prevents Roman from getting back to his feet.
Mode not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roman 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.
Roman has Mode pulled in close to control his posture.
Roman looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mode throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mode throws a combination. Roman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mode lands with an overhand left.
Mode fails with the takedown

and Roman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mode!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mode tries to hold on but Roman pushes him away.
Roman with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman with the ground and pound from mount.
Roman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mode?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roman tries to control but Mode wriggling away.
Mode taking shots to the head.
Roman unloading with bombs!
Roman working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roman lands a big shot there that rocks Mode but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Beast Mode will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Greko Roman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Roman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Roman landing punches.
Roman with good strikes from the mount here!
Roman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mode because Roman loaded up on that one.
Roman lands a nice shot to the head.
Mode in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Roman throws some wild stikes that Mode manages to avoid easily.
Roman breaks from Mode's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode wants to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Roman.
Roman punishing his opponent with strikes.

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.
Roman punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Mode really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Roman with shots to the head and body - Mode looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roman looking to finish Mode with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mode!
Roman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mode hang on?
Roman working Mode over with strikes here.
Roman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mode hang on?
Roman looking to finish Mode with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mode!
Roman scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mode tries to lock up and control but Roman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roman controlling the position easily from mount.

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.
Roman landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Roman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Roman landing strikes from the mount.
Roman landing strikes from the mount.
Roman tries to control but Mode wriggling away.
Roman with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greko Roman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greko Roman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Roman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mode!

Mode defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Roman.
Roman unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mode tries to lock up and control but Roman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mode wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman looking to control but Mode is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mode tries to hold on but Roman postures up.
Mode is in a horrible position here. Roman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Roman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mode in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Roman.
Roman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Roman controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roman unloading with bombs!
Roman wants to control the pace but Mode is squirming around nicely.
Roman is landing with some decent strikes but Mode is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mode is in a horrible position here. Roman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roman landing strikes from the mount.
Roman cracks Mode with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mode tries to hold on but Roman postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Roman has eaten all the pies!
Roman with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Roman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greko Roman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roman 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greko Roman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fire
vs
Junior

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hammer Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TJ Junior!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior looks for the body kick but Fire saw that one coming.
Fire with a hook.
A good leg kick by Junior.
Fire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fire throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior slips under a jab.
Fire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Junior can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Fire.
Fire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fire lands a lovely overhand right.
Fire tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Junior swings for the body but Fire moves out of range.
Junior listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
TJ Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior stalks Fire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fire's face. Fire staggers backwards, shaken.
Fire throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior cracks Fire with an open hand slap.
Fire scores with a leg kick.
Fire is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Fire moved out of range.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fire circles away quickly and effectively.
Fire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Junior is looking to slow Fire down with leg kicks.
Junior scores with a one two! Fire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Junior both land. Nice combination.

Fire is rocked!
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!
Junior attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fire's hands.
Oh Fire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Junior has cracked Fire with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Junior lands another huge swinging hook and Fire tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Fire, before Junior can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). TJ Junior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Sutherland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sutherland
vs
Hawkins

182 cm
25
207 lbs
5 - 15 - 0

188 cm
22
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Wonder Roids

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Sutherland. That snapped Hawkins's head back.
Some wild striking there from Sutherland.
Craig Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
Sutherland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Hawkins tries to keep at a distance but Sutherland has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sutherland breaks the clinch.

Sutherland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hawkins jumps guard but Sutherland stands there with Hawkins around his waist. Hawkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Sutherland manages to break the clinch.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Sutherland saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Sutherland. No joy for Hawkins on that attempt.
Hawkins shoots in but Sutherland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craig Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hawkins.
Hawkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutherland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sutherland throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sutherland tries to land a leg kick but Hawkins saw it coming and moves away.

Sutherland gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Sutherland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sutherland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sutherland tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Sutherland there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sutherland.

Sutherland drops Hawkins with a beautiful combination! Hawkins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sutherland is looking for the KO!

Hawkins is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Sutherland finish him?
Sutherland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawkins looks gassed!

Sutherland drops Hawkins with a beautiful combination! Hawkins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sutherland is looking for the KO!
Sutherland grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hawkins takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Sutherland cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Sutherland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Galvao
vs
S

170 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy S!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galvao scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Galvao punching from mount but S doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Galvao avoids the attempt from S to control.
Galvao tries to control but S wriggling away.
S wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Galvao.
Galvao could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Galvao trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Galvao is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But S has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from S!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

S has gone for a leg lock! Galvao slips out almost immediately though and dives into S's guard.
Galvao is looking to work some ground and pound but S has wrist control.
Galvao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
S controls Galvao momentarily but Galvao frees himself.
S wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.

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.
Galvao trying to control but S is working from the bottom.
S is trying to control the position but Galvao postures up.
Galvao trying to control but S is working from the bottom.
S is looking to stand up but Galvao isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Galvao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Galvao thowing shots but they're missing.
Galvao controlling from the full mount.
S tries to hold on but Galvao postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a head shot.
S tries to lock up and control but Galvao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
S can't escape the position.
Galvao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Galvao avoids the attempt from S to control.
Galvao trying to control but S is having none of it.
S is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
S is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
S is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Galvao throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Galvao 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.
S wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Galvao.

Galvao goes for an armbar but S turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from S.

S gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Galvao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Galvao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

S looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
S tries to stand but can't do so whilst Galvao controls his leg.
Galvao trying to control here.

S is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for S to get the leverage.
Galvao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. S is working away from the top position though.
Galvao gets back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andre Galvao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jermain walcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

walcott
vs
Kain

187 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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, jermain walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kain!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kain throws a head kick that misses.
walcott throws a series of punches but Kain avoids them all with ease.
walcott takes a head kick and keeps coming.

walcott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kain pushes walcott off looking to stand but walcott dives back in and keeps control.
walcott trying to control from half guard but Kain is working away.
Kain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kain is trying to stand.
Kain trying to control here.
walcott trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

walcott decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kain throws a nice looking combination but walcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
walcott doesn't manage to clinch there - Kain circles away.
walcott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kain circles away.
Kain cracks the inside of walcott's front leg.
Jason Kain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kain falls off balance throwing a combination

and walcott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
walcott tries to free his leg and advance position but Kain is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
walcott trying to control but Kain is working from the bottom.
Kain pulls walcott in close to prevent any damage.
walcott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
walcott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
walcott thows a big elbow that misses.
walcott wants to control from the top but Kain keeps moving.
walcott 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.
Kain wants to stand and escape but walcott is having none of it.

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.
walcott is looking to work some ground and pound but Kain has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. walcott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kain with a poor takedown

and walcott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kain won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

walcott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
walcott wants to stand but Kain is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
walcott trying to control but Kain is working from the bottom.
walcott wants to stand but Kain is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
walcott trying to control but Kain is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kain has his feet on walcott's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kain clinches but walcott breaks the clinch

and walcott counters with a takedown into side control.
walcott scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if walcott 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kain kicks walcott off and gets back to his feet.
Kain scores with a three punch combo!
walcott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kain tries to avoid it but walcott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kain to the ground. Kain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
walcott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kain lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kain.
Kain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kain.
Kain scores with a sloppy right hand. walcott should have avoided that one.

walcott is rocked!

Kain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in walcott's half guard.
Oh walcott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kain decides to stand up.
walcott seems to have got his legs back now.
Kain thumps walcott with a low kick.
Kain throws a shot to the body.
Kain shoots in looking for a takedown. walcott tries to sprawl out of it but Kain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. walcott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as walcott backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kain lands a nice leg kick that just misses walcott's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Kain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! walcott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kain jabs at walcott's body.
Kain lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from walcott.
Kain looks for the body kick but walcott saw that one coming.
Kain throws a sloppy head kick and walcott moves out of range easily.
Kain throws a sloppy head kick

and walcott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kain won't be happy with that.
Kain wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
walcott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kain keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain tries to bench press walcott off him but walcott keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kain can't do much from the bottom here.
walcott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kain keeps working.
Kain wants to control but walcott postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kain parries the strikes from walcott easily there. walcott is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kain to escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
walcott shoots in but Kain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kain shoots in for a takedown but walcott shows good takedown defense.
walcott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kain.
Kain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kain is looking to slow walcott down with leg kicks.
Kain misses with a two punch combination.
A solid body kick from Kain.
walcott stuffs the takedown attempt from Kain. Kain gets slowly back to his feet.
Kain leaves walcott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kain. That's going to slow walcott down.
A good leg kick by Kain.
Kain tries to clinch but walcott moves out of range.
Kain throws a leg kick which misses walcott's front leg but catches the back leg as walcott tries to avoid it.
Kain scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kain.

Kain rushes walcott and presses him up against the cage.

Kain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kain tries to land a front kick but walcott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but walcott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Kain slams his shin into walcott's torso.
walcott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with walcott, pushing him back against the cage.
walcott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kain smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jermain walcott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Kain.
Kain shoots in but walcott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as walcott checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kain doesn't manage to clinch there - walcott circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from walcott.
Kain lands a head kick. walcott smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Kain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kain 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Kain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Zappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moon
vs
Zappa

170 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darwin Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Zappa!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon tries for a takedown but Zappa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zappa wants to clinch.
Moon closes the distance and clinches up with Zappa, looking for a takedown. Moon pushes Zappa against the cage but Zappa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Zappa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moon's guard.
Zappa trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Zappa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moon dodges the ground and pound from Zappa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Moon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Zappa trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zappa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zappa closes the distance and clinches up with Moon, looking for a takedown. Zappa pushes Moon against the cage but Moon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zappa scores with a decent looking hook.
Moon closes the distance and clinches up with Zappa, looking for a takedown. Moon pushes Zappa against the cage but Zappa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Zappa lands but Moon takes it in his stride.
No luck for Zappa with that takedown attempt.
Zappa closes the distance and clinches up with Moon, looking for a takedown. Zappa pushes Moon against the cage but Moon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Moon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zappa to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappa trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zappa trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
Zappa passes Moon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zappa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zappa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappa trying to control from half guard but Moon is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zappa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zappa somewhat.
Zappa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moon sprawls well. Moon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zappa gets slowly back to his feet.
Zappa shoots for a double leg takedown but Moon sprawls well. He's pushed Zappa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from Zappa.
Zappa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Zappa persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
Zappa circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zappa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zappa closes the distance and clinches up with Moon, looking for a takedown. Zappa pushes Moon against the cage but Moon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moon is looking to clinch but Zappa is avoiding it.
Zappa misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zappa.
Zappa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moon but Moon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moon stuffs the takedown attempt from Zappa. Zappa gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Zappa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zappa tries for a takedown but Moon circles away easily

and Moon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zappa's guard.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Zappa is retaining full guard.
Moon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zappa is proving hard to escape from.
Moon wants to control from the top but Zappa keeps moving.
Zappa is looking to stand up but Moon isn't so interested in that idea.
Moon looking to sit in guard and control but Zappa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moon tries to get out of the position.
Moon being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Zappa from controlling successfully.
Moon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zappa on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zappa wants to clinch.
Moon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moon wants it to stay on the feet.

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.
Zappa closes the distance and clinches up with Moon, looking for a takedown. Zappa pushes Moon against the cage but Moon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darwin Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Zappa.
Zappa closes the distance and clinches up with Moon, looking for a takedown. Zappa pushes Moon against the cage but Moon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zappa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zappa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zappa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zappa.
Moon shoots for a double leg takedown but Zappa sprawls well. He's pushed Moon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Moon as Zappa shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
Zappa scores with a hook to the body. Moon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zappa shoots in but no luck this time.
Moon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zappa shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zappa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zappa fails with the takedown

and Moon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moon.
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Zappa is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappa trying to control the position.
Zappa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zappa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zappa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zappa trying to control but Moon is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Moon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Zappa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moon shoots in for a double leg but Zappa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zappa fails to land the takedown.
Zappa fails with the takedown

and Moon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Darwin Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Zappa.
Moon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Junior Zappa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KooK Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Connor
vs
Salvatore

186 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, KooK Connor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stefan Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Salvatore blocks the low kick.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.

Connor rushes Salvatore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Connor.
Knees in the clinch landing for Connor.
Salvatore looks gassed!

Connor breaks from the clinch.

Connor rushes Salvatore and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Salvatore.

Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
Connor slowing the pace effectively.
Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Connor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Connor breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Connor.
Salvatore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Stefan Salvatore has been cut.

Connor instigates a clinch.

Connor breaks from the clinch.
Connor throws and low kick but Salvatore moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor tests Salvatore's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Connor instigates a clinch.
Connor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on Connor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Connor as the two fighters clinch.
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Connor is struggling to control the position.
Connor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salvatore avoiding damage as Connor throws knees to the body.
Connor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Connor stalling in the clinch.
Connor tries a knee to the head but Salvatore blocks it.

Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor throws a leg kick but Salvatore moved away.
Connor tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor lands a glancing blow to the side of Salvatore's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvatore.
KooK Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Salvatore.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvatore.
Connor lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Connor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Connor lands with an overhand left.

That has opened up Stefan Salvatore's cut even more.
KooK Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Connor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Connor manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Connor.
Connor looks to land a combination but Salvatore avoids it well.
Salvatore shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.

Salvatore tries to keep at a distance but Connor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salvatore tries to break free but Connor pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor scores with a hook to the body.
Salvatore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Connor moves into the clinch.
Come on Connor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Connor.

Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salvatore looks to clinch

and Connor counters by moving into the clinch.
Connor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salvatore stalks Connor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Connor's face. Connor staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the body from Connor misses
and Salvatore counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Connor throws a head kick that misses
and Salvatore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Salvatore pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.

Connor breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to clinch there but Connor circles away.
Connor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salvatore fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvatore misses with a takedown attempt - Connor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salvatore's calf.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvatore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Connor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvatore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Connor won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KooK Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Salvatore'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.

Salvatore dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Salvatore's head and hops out.

Connor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Connor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salvatore is trying desperately to land a takedown but Connor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Salvatore.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Connor won't allow it.
A short left from Connor.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salvatore backwards.
Salvatore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
KooK Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Salvatore.
Salvatore wants a takedown.
Connor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Connor - that landed with a thud.

Connor manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connor.
A right-left combo lands from Connor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Connor darts in and clinches Salvatore up against the cage.

Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Connor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with a knee to the head.

Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Salvatore takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor misses with an uppercut. Salvatore saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salvatore throws a leg kick which misses Connor's front leg but catches the back leg as Connor tries to avoid it.
Salvatore tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range.
Salvatore tries for a takedown but Connor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Connor.
Nice sprawl there from Connor as Salvatore shoots in.

Connor has Salvatore up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connor smiles and moves away.
Connor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Connor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Salvatore rushes Connor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Salvatore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salvatore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Connor holds him up against the cage and eventually Salvatore drops back down to his feet.
Connor stalling in the clinch.
Salvatore can't break the clinch.

Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salvatore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.

Connor pushes Salvatore up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
KooK Connor has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Salvatore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Salvatore.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salvatore closes the distance and clinches up with Connor, looking for a takedown. Salvatore pushes Connor against the cage but Connor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Connor darts in and clinches Salvatore up against the cage.

Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore doesn't manage to clinch there - Connor circles away.
A combination from Salvatore does no damage.

Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Connor.
Come on Salvatore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Connor slows down the pace here.

Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Salvatore tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range.
Connor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Salvatore looks for a takedown but Connor sprawls well.
KooK Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Connor instigates a clinch.

Connor breaks from the clinch.
Connor throws a combination that misses
and Salvatore counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KooK Connor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Salvatore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Connor throws a leg kick

and Salvatore counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Connor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salvatore's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Connor obliges.

Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvatore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Connor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connor throws a one two combo.
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Salvatore.
Salvatore lands a jab to Connor's midsection.
Salvatore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Salvatore tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salvatore misses with a takedown attempt - Connor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salvatore dodges the punch combination from Connor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor looks to clinch

and Salvatore counters with a shoot takedown. Connor fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor looking for a sweep. Not yet Connor, not yet.
Connor wants to get back to his feet but Salvatore passes into half guard.
Salvatore wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.
Salvatore prevents Connor from standing back up.
Connor is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvatore tries to land a front kick but Connor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salvatore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connor.
Connor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salvatore counters with a head kick. That will keep Connor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Salvatore has a takedown stuffed.
Connor lands with a hook. Salvatore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
KooK Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Salvatore.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Salvatore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvatore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Salvatore tries to keep at a distance but Connor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Connor is working Salvatore over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Connor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salvatore prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Salvatore working hard to break the clinch.
Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salvatore has him pressed against the cage.

Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Salvatore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvatore.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salvatore.
Salvatore fails in his attempt to clinch.

Salvatore tries to keep at a distance but Connor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Salvatore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Salvatore tries to stall but Connor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
Salvatore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connor lunges at Salvatore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salvatore's hand.
Connor tries to land a leg kick but Salvatore saw it coming and moves away.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvatore.
Connor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Connor is predictable there
and Salvatore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Connor thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvatore is defended easily by Connor.
Salvatore shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Connor does no damage.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
Connor looks to land a right hand but Salvatore moved out of range.
KooK Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore misses with a takedown attempt - Connor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but KooK Connor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Stefan Salvatore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Connor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Connor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salvatore avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Connor.
Salvatore wants to get back to striking at distance but Connor won't allow it.
Connor lands a left hand.
Connor has Salvatore pressed against the cage.
Connor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Connor.

Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salvatore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Connor.
Connor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Salvatore with that takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Connor lands a really nice looking cross but Salvatore seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor swinging wilding here.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connor defends it nicely.
KooK Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Salvatore.
Connor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Connor misses with a leg kick
and Salvatore counters with a two punch combo.
Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salvatore.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Connor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salvatore.
Salvatore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salvatore. That did some damage!
Connor throws a lazy head kick
and Salvatore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KooK Connor is winning the standup battle so far.

Connor darts in and clinches Salvatore up against the cage.
Connor cracks Salvatore with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants a takedown.

Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor throws a low kick, looking for Salvatore's leg but Salvatore calmly moves out of range.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salvatore fails to land the takedown.
Connor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Connor tries to clinch there but Salvatore circles away.
Salvatore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvatore wants to clinch up but Connor keeps it at a distance.
Salvatore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Connor misses with a shot to the body
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Salvatore tries for a takedown but Connor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvatore throws a hook but Connor blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Connor instigates a clinch.
Connor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salvatore wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Connor.
Connor lands a body shot.
Connor is pressed up against the cage. Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Connor down to the mat. Connor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salvatore throws a head kick but Connor moves out of range.
Salvatore blocks a low kick nicely.
Salvatore tries to clinch up
and Connor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Salvatore tries to clinch up.
Connor lands a two punch combo.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvatore. Salvatore gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvatore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvatore is defended easily by Connor.
Connor chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Connor clinches up with Salvatore and pushes him back against the cage.
Salvatore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Connor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connor throws a knee to the head but misses.

Connor breaks the clinch.

Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Salvatore wants to get back to striking at distance but Connor won't allow it.
Salvatore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connor is defending well for now.
Connor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Salvatore wants to break the clinch but can't.

Connor breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Connor.

Connor closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KooK Connor had his way with Stefan Salvatore in that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Salvatore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Salvatore fails with the takedown.

Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.

Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salvatore. That did some damage!
Connor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvatore.
Connor works over Salvatore's head and body with a nice combination.

Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
Connor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salvatore working hard to break the clinch.

Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salvatore. That did some damage!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Salvatore shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KooK Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Salvatore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvatore.

Connor has closed the distance and engaged Salvatore in a clinch.

Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salvatore tries to clinch up

and Connor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salvatore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Connor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Connor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salvatore's face.
Connor lands with a short shot to the head.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Connor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Connor gets underhooks to prevent Salvatore's takedown attempt.
Salvatore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salvatore fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Connor manages to break the clinch.
Salvatore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.
Salvatore dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Salvatore's head and hops out.
Connor scores with a jab to the jaw.

Connor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Connor lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salvatore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Salvatore moves into the clinch.

Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Salvatore tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range.
Connor chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws out a powerful jab.
Connor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salvatore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salvatore shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Connor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Salvatore just misses with a punch to the body.
Connor lands an overhand right.
Salvatore swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
Salvatore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Connor has managed to clinch.
Salvatore tries to pull guard but Connor won't allow it.
Connor stops a takedown attempt from Salvatore.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor has Salvatore pressed against the cage.
Salvatore is trying to stall.
Salvatore is trying to break the clinch but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Connor lands with a light punch inside.

Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Salvatore pushes him off.
Connor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salvatore throws a leg kick which misses Connor's front leg but catches the back leg as Connor tries to avoid it.

Connor moves into the clinch.
Salvatore working aggressively here.
Salvatore trying to stall but Connor improves his position.
Salvatore is trying to break the clinch but Connor is controlling him.
Connor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salvatore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stefan Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KooK Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Connor.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:44
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KooK Connor!
KooK Connor is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurizio Marchetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Howard
vs
Marchetti

175 cm
24
166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

171 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Knockout Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BJ Howard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurizio Marchetti!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Howard pushing down on Marchetti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marchetti!

Marchetti is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Howard locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Marchetti is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Howard!
BJ Howard is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Rodriguez
vs
Brooks

182 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emmanuel Rodriguez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Brooks pushes him off.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Brooks pushes him off.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.

It looks like William Brooks has been cut.
Brooks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Brooks on that attempt.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emmanuel Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Brooks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brooks cracks Rodriguez with a big elbow.

It looks like Emmanuel Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brooks landing a few strikes.
Brooks lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks prevents Rodriguez from escaping the position.
Rodriguez taking a bit of punishment here - Brooks scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Brooks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brooks is putting a hurting on Rodriguez here, landing some big shots from side control.

Rodriguez is rocked!
Brooks lands a strong strike to the head of Rodriguez. That's dazed him! Brooks looking to finish here. Rodriguez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Brooks lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Brooks!
William Brooks is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program