SOC 9: Orion vs Sood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Bosley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghetto Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Bosley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bosley
vs
Zombie

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnold Bosley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ghetto Zombie!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bosley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zombie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bosley tries for a takedown but Zombie circles away easily
and Bosley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Zombie both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Arnold Bosley has been cut.
Zombie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bosley as he avoids it easily.
Bosley doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zombie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zombie.
Zombie is stalling in the full guard.
Zombie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosley is keeping the position for now.
Bosley could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bosley wants to sweep here but Zombie controlling him for the moment.
Zombie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bosley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zombie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zombie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bosley is trying to keep Zombie in close.
Zombie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bosley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zombie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bosley working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Arnold Bosley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bosley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bosley swings for the body but Zombie moves out of range.

Zombie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bosley is trying to defend but Zombie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zombie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bosley wants to control but Zombie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bosley wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Zombie 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.
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.
Zombie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Zombie seems content to control.
Bosley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zombie is working away from the top position though.
Zombie drops an elbow to the side of Bosley's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zombie throwing shots but Bosley is blocking nicely.
Zombie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bosley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zombie controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Zombie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zombie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zombie is taking a breather. Bosley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zombie is nestled in close to Bosley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zombie not doing much here.
Zombie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zombie controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zombie wants to free his trapped foot but Bosley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zombie controlling the pace.
Bosley missing with punches from the bottom.
Zombie trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bosley is not content to let Zombie control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghetto Zombie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Bosley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bosley.
Zombie fails to land with a series of punches.
Bosley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zombie but Zombie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zombie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bosley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zombie counters with a straight right hand.
Zombie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghetto Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zombie.
Zombie connects with a looping right hand.
Bosley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zombie, as that shot connected.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Bosley moves out of range.
Bosley tries to clinch there but Zombie circles away.
Bosley fails with the takedown
and Zombie counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Bosley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zombie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zombie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zombie prevents Bosley from getting the reversal.
Zombie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zombie dominating with strikes here.
Zombie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bosley hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie lands a big elbow.

Bosley is rocked!

Arnold Bosley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnold Bosley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghetto Zombie!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Federico Camil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Popovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaime Federico Camil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Federico Camil
vs
Popovic

215 cm
20
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

198 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaime Federico Camil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikola Popovic!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Camil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camil shoots for a double leg takedown but Popovic sprawls well. He's pushed Camil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Popovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Popovic stalks Camil and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Camil's face. Camil staggers backwards, shaken.
Popovic misses with a combination

and Camil counters by clinching up.
Popovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camil has him pressed against the cage.

Camil tightens his grip and picks Popovic up, before dumping him to the ground. Popovic manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camil won't allow Popovic to get back to his feet.
Popovic keeping moving, preventing Camil from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovic wants to stand but Camil is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jaime Federico Camil.
Camil shoots and misses
and Popovic counters with a low kick, right behind Camil 's knee.
Nikola Popovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camil is breathing heavily.
Popovic misses with a two punch combination.
Popovic throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Popovic scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Popovic closes the distance and clinches.
Popovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Camil prevents it.
Popovic is trying to force a seperation but Camil has the dominant position.

Popovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popovic lands with a nice body punch.
Popovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Popovic.
Camil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Popovic closes the distance and clinches.
Popovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Popovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Camil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Popovic's elbow.
Popovic is trying to break the clinch but Camil has him pressed against the cage.
Popovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Popovic manages to break the clinch.
Popovic misses with the combination.
Popovic lands with a nice body punch.
Popovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Popovic lands with a straight right. Camil didn't see that one coming.
Camil avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Popovic misses.
Popovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Popovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Popovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camil did well to prevent Popovic getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popovic in particular looking to stall.
Popovic wants to pass the guard but Camil is defending well.
Popovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Popovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camil defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Nikola Popovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Camil dodges the punch combination from Popovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popovic feints a jab promting Camil to slip. Popovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Camil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Popovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Popovic duly obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popovic connects with a body shot that sends Camil's belly button to the back.
Popovic stalks Camil and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Camil's face. Camil staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikola Popovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Popovic misses with a two punch combination.

Popovic drops Camil with a nice combination! Popovic dives into Camil's guard, looking to finish!

Camil is rocked!
Camil looking to control.
Popovic trying to control but Camil is working from the bottom.

Camil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Popovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Popovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Popovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Popovic trying to control but Camil is working from the bottom.
Camil 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Popovic trying to control but Camil is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikola Popovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Popovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camil circles away quickly and effectively.
Popovic throws a good cross that connects.
Popovic throws a right hand that Camil ducks under and follows up with a left that Camil also avoids with ease.
Popovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Popovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Camil's guard.
Camil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Popovic wants to pass the guard but Camil is keeping the position.
Camil doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Popovic advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Camil's face as Popovic controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popovic wants to control but Camil is keeping him busy.
Popovic slows the pace down.
Popovic working the head with strikes.

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.
Popovic takes a little break here. Camil wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Camil taking a bit of punishment here - Popovic scoring with strikes.
Popovic trying to control the position but Camil is working away.
Camil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Popovic connects with a decent elbow.
Popovic trying to control the position but Camil is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikola Popovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Camil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Popovic throws a right and a left that Camil avoids nicely.
Popovic wants to clinch.
A combination from Popovic does no damage.
Popovic throws a series of punches but Camil moves out of range.
Popovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popovic misses with a double jab

and Camil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popovic is not content to let Camil control the position.
Popovic is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Popovic kicks off Camil and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Camil eats them both and turns towards Popovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Popovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Popovic gets a clinch.
Popovic tries to break the clinch but Camil is controlling the position.
Popovic is trying to break free.
Popovic is trying to break free.

Popovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camil.
Popovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Camil circles away.
Nice cross by Popovic.
Popovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Popovic.
Popovic punishes Camil's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Popovic misses with a double jab.
Popovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camil has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Popovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camil in his tracks.
Jaime Federico Camil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popovic tries to clinch up.
Popovic misses with a few strikes there.
Popovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Popovic duly obliges.
Popovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A lazy left from Popovic finds it's target.
Popovic misses with a double jab.
Camil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Popovic has managed to clinch.

Popovic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Camil is trying to keep an underhook but Popovic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Camil is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popovic trying to pass the guard but Camil defending well.
Camil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nikola Popovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Popovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Popovic controlling from the top position.
Popovic wants to control from the top but Camil keeps moving.
Popovic slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Popovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Popovic!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greissi Jiorgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jiorgite
vs
Carwin

200 cm
20
242 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Hades ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greissi Jiorgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shane Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin blocks the body kick.
Carwin checks a leg kick.
Carwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jiorgite counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jiorgite.

Jiorgite tightens his grip and picks Carwin up, before dumping him to the ground. Carwin manages to land in guard.
Jiorgite slips nicely into half guard.
Jiorgite is controlling the pace.
Jiorgite passes to side control.
Jiorgite trying to control the position but Carwin is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiorgite controlling from side mount.
Jiorgite advances to full mount.
Jiorgite prevents Carwin from getting the reversal.

Jiorgite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carwin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jiorgite working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Carwin looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jiorgite! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Greissi Jiorgite!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Hosking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Rosinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosking comes to the cage accompanied by War Machine. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hosking
vs
Rosinho

180 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Hosking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Rosinho!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosinho tries to clinch up
letting Hosking counter with a right hand.
Rosinho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rosinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rosinho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hosking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hosking throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rosinho finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rosinho. Those never looked like landing.

Hosking moves into range and clinches up with Rosinho.
Hosking keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rosinho's efforts to push away.
Rosinho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hosking blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rosinho misses with a knee to the head.
Hosking slowing the pace effectively.
Rosinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Hosking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosinho misses with a punch to the body.

Hosking's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hosking looks to land a combination but Rosinho avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosinho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Hosking misses.
Rosinho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hosking.
Rosinho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hosking moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosinho tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hosking counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rosinho's guard now.
Hosking controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hosking prevents Rosinho from getting back to his feet.
Hosking wants to stand but Rosinho has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosinho wants to stand but Hosking is controlling the position.
Rosinho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hosking controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Matthew Hosking just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from Hosking.

Rosinho gets tackled into the cage by Hosking. Hosking maintains the clinch.

Rosinho manages to break the clinch.
Hosking misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rosinho closes the distance but Hosking moves to the side

so Hosking counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rosinho looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hosking throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hosking stands up and waves to Rosinho to follow him.
Rosinho throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hosking counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hosking.
Rosinho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hosking lands a hook to the side of the head.

Hosking has clasped his hands together around Rosinho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hosking is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rosinho's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hosking moves into full mount!
Hosking throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosinho is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hosking tries to control but Rosinho wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hosking cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hosking sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosinho wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hosking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Hosking dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hosking misses with a series of wild punches.
Hosking throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hosking throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosinho.
Hosking circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hosking holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rosinho throws an elbow but misses.
Rosinho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hosking has Rosinho pressed against the cage, preventing Rosinho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hosking turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rosinho dodges the ground and pound from Hosking.

Hosking stands up and beckons Rosinho to his feet.
Rosinho is breathing heavily.
Hosking misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosking scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Rosinho tries to keep at a distance but Hosking has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hosking gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rosinho regains guard.

Hosking stands up and waves to Rosinho to follow him.
Thiago Rosinho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Rosinho tries to sprawl but Hosking drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hosking is taking a breather. Rosinho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hosking tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rosinho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hosking decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hosking gets a takedown into half guard.
Hosking is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hosking is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hosking shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hosking was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hosking postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rosinho looks a forlorn figure.

Hosking is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rosinho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rosinho shrugs it off.
Hosking looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hosking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosinho can do to turn this around?
Poor strikes thrown by Hosking there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosking lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rosinho hang on?
Hosking thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hosking looking to ground and pound but Rosinho is blocking nicely.
Hosking trying to control but Rosinho is having none of it.
Rosinho wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hosking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hosking is landing with some decent strikes but Rosinho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hosking shoots in and gets a takedown into Rosinho's guard.
Hosking trying to control but Rosinho is working from the bottom.
Rosinho wants to get back to his feet but Hosking is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hosking has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hosking gets to his feet - Rosinho follows without any prompting.
Matthew Hosking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hosking pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rosinho is out of range and Hosking settles back down.

Hosking closes the distance and pushes Rosinho back into the cage.
Rosinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hosking gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rosinho regains guard.

Rosinho pushes Hosking off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hosking forces Rosinho back against the cage and clinches.
Hosking digs a right hand into Rosinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rosinho's gas tank.

Hosking gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rosinho regains guard.
Hosking would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hosking is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rosinho wants to get back to his feet but Hosking is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Matthew Hosking has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hosking gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hosking breaks from the clinch.
Hosking tries to bum rush Rosinho with a series of wild strikes but Rosinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rosinho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Rosinho gets tackled into the cage by Hosking. Hosking maintains the clinch.

Hosking gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hosking wants to free his trapped foot but Rosinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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!
Rosinho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hosking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosinho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hosking.
Hosking thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosinho's head.
Hosking wants to pass to mount but Rosinho is defending the position.
Hosking throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hosking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hosking controlling the action here.
Hosking wants to pass the guard but Rosinho is defending well.

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.
Hosking misses with a head shot. Rosinho uses the momentum to regain guard.

Hosking stands up and waves to Rosinho to follow him.
Hosking punishes Rosinho's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Hosking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hosking has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Hosking!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Salac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rey Salac has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Salac
vs
Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples

200 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Hades ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rey Salac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salac with a lazy takedown attempt
and da Simplicidade Simples counters with a nice uppercut.
Salac moves to clinch but da Simplicidade Simples breaks away
letting da Simplicidade Simples counter with a right hand.
Salac shoots and misses
and da Simplicidade Simples counters with a nice uppercut.
Salac closes the distance but da Simplicidade Simples moves to the side
and da Simplicidade Simples counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting da Simplicidade Simples counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Salac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salac tries to clinch but fails miserably
and da Simplicidade Simples counters with a straight right hand.

Salac gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
da Simplicidade Simples stands and throws Salac's legs to the side, diving into side control.
da Simplicidade Simples advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
da Simplicidade Simples can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salac is looking to escape.

Salac defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from da Simplicidade Simples.
Salac is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, da Simplicidade Simples has taken his back.

Salac fending off the submission attempt from da Simplicidade Simples.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salac preventing the rear naked choke attempt from da Simplicidade Simples.
da Simplicidade Simples 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.

Salac is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if da Simplicidade Simples gets his way!
da Simplicidade Simples has the hooks in. Salac is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Salac fending off the submission attempt from da Simplicidade Simples.
Salac is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

da Simplicidade Simples patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
da Simplicidade Simples not allowing Salac to control his hands.

da Simplicidade Simples is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
da Simplicidade Simples trying to control momentarily.

da Simplicidade Simples is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salac preventing the rear naked choke attempt from da Simplicidade Simples.

da Simplicidade Simples tightening his grip on Salac, looking for the choke.
Well, with da Simplicidade Simples on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Salac is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
da Simplicidade Simples tries to get the hooks in deep but Salac pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Salac's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

da Simplicidade Simples has managed to slip his arm under Salac's chin. This could be all over... yep, Salac is tapping out! Submission win for da Simplicidade Simples.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rumple Chopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitros Iakovakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iakovakis has chosen Auschwitz - Francesco Guccini. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dimitros Iakovakis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chopkins
vs
Iakovakis

175 cm
26
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hades ®

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rumple Chopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitros Iakovakis!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chopkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iakovakis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chopkins takes one to the chin there.
Iakovakis misses with a double jab.
Chopkins throws a hook but Iakovakis blocks it.
Chopkins shoots in and drives through. Iakovakis sprawls well.
A punch combination from Iakovakis misses.
Iakovakis misses with a few strikes there.
Iakovakis throws a big shot that misses.
Chopkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chopkins misses with a head kick.
Chopkins moves to clinch but Iakovakis breaks away
and Iakovakis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakovakis steps in with a hook that catches Chopkins right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Iakovakis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chopkins looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitros Iakovakis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Sood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sood has chosen Rap Beat as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Orion
vs
Sood

188 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Orion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Sood!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sood.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sood takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Jordan Sood has been cut.
Sood tries for a takedown but Orion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Sood wants to clinch but Orion slips to the side
and Orion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sood throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Sood looks gassed!
Nice jab there from Orion.
Sood fails to land the takedown.
A jab lands there for Orion.

Sood is rocked!
Orion scores with a punch to the head.

That has opened up Jordan Sood's cut even more.
Orion cracks Sood with a hook to the temple - Sood is on wobbly legs here! Orion swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sood falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Orion wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion is the new middleweight champion!