SOC 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Said Balsara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Orban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Said Balsara had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Balsara
vs
Orban

184 cm
26
254 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Said Balsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Attila Orban!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orban 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.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balsara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orban is fending him off so far but Balsara persists. Nope, Orban circles away and we're back to standing.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Said Balsara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balsara shoots in for a takedown but Orban shows good takedown defense.
Balsara shoots in for a takedown but Orban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balsara shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.

Orban moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balsara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orban pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balsara has him pressed against the cage.
Orban tries to score a body lock takedown but Balsara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balsara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orban gets underhooks to prevent Balsara's takedown attempt.
Orban tries to circle away but Balsara has him pinned against the cage.
Orban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Orban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orban is trying to push Balsara away but Balsara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balsara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balsara keeps control of Orban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orban is trying to force a seperation but Balsara has the dominant position.
Orban prevents the takedown attempt.
Balsara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Orban tries to circle away but Balsara has him pinned against the cage.
Orban working hard to break the clinch.
Balsara could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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.
Orban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balsara goes for a takedown attempt but Orban pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balsara is breathing heavily.
Balsara dives in and grabs Orban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orban pushes down on Balsara's head and hops out.
Orban cracks Balsara with a good jab.
Balsara walks into a jab.
Balsara shoots in for a takedown but Orban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balsara closes the distance and clinches up with Orban, looking for a takedown. Balsara pushes Orban against the cage but Orban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orban slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orban scores with a sloppy right hand. Balsara should have avoided that one.
Balsara walks into a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balsara.
Balsara misses with a takedown
letting Orban counter with a right hand.
Said Balsara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Orban closes the distance and pushes Balsara back into the cage.
Balsara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balsara avoiding damage as Orban throws knees to the body.
Balsara stops a takedown attempt from Orban.
Orban tries to break free but Balsara pushes him back against the cage.
Balsara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Orban prevents it.
Balsara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orban has had enough of the clinch but Balsara keeps him there for the moment.
Orban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balsara has him pressed against the cage.
Balsara prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balsara has Orban pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orban manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Orban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orban is trying to push Balsara away but Balsara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orban can't break the clinch.
Orban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balsara has him pressed against the cage.
Balsara keeps control of Orban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Orban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Orban's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orban tries to circle away but Balsara has him pinned against the cage.
Orban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balsara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balsara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orban is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orban lands a jab.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.
Balsara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orban lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balsara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orban circles away.
Balsara shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Said Balsara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balsara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Said Balsara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.
Orban is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orban uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balsara has time to react.
Orban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orban lands with a hook. Balsara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orban stuffs the takedown.
Balsara misses with a takedown
and Orban counters with a nice uppercut.
Orban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

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.
Orban lands a lovely overhand right.
Orban leaves Balsara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balsara shoots in looking for a takedown but Orban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balsara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Balsara or perhaps it was just good defense by Orban which made him look bad.
Orban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balsara tries to move into range but Orban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balsara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orban's waist but Orban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balsara off to one side.
Balsara tries to move into range but Orban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orban dips to his left and cracks Balsara with an uppercut!
Jab from Orban.
Orban misses with a takedown attempt - Balsara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orban cracks Balsara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Balsara has a takedown stuffed.
Orban might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

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.
Orban throws a head kick that misses.
Balsara has a takedown stuffed.
Balsara shoots in and drives through. Orban sprawls well.
Balsara slaps away a takedown attempt from Orban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Orban.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balsara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Attila Orban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Balsara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jab by Orban.
Nice jab there from Orban.
Balsara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balsara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orban avoids it really well and circles away.
Balsara shoots in for a double leg but Orban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balsara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Said Balsara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balsara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balsara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orban avoids it really well and circles away.
Balsara shoots in but no luck this time.
Balsara shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balsara fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balsara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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.
Balsara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balsara in his tracks.
Balsara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orban counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Orban there.
Orban tests Balsara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orban leaves Balsara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orban lands with a shot to the body.
Attila Orban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt
letting Orban counter with a right hand.
Balsara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balsara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balsara shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orban defends it nicely.
Balsara misses with a takedown attempt - Orban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A jab lands there for Orban.
Balsara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balsara swats away the attempt to clinch by Orban.
Orban scores with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balsara shoots for a takedown but Orban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Said Balsara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balsara misses with a combination
and Orban counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Attila Orban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orban 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attila Orban!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

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

Areanas
vs
Bowe

190 cm
27
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

208 cm
25
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goliath Areanas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lennox Bowe!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areanas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Areanas shoots in for a double leg but Bowe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Areanas misses with a wild body shot.
Bowe looks to land a left hand but Areanas moved out of range nicely.
Bowe is looking to clinch.
Areanas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowe as he avoids it easily.
Bowe wants to clinch but Areanas slips to the side

and Areanas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Areanas .
Areanas stopping the sweep attempt from Bowe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areanas wants to control from the top but Bowe keeps moving.
Areanas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Areanas looking to pass the guard.
Areanas throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Areanas cracks Bowe with a solid left hand.
Areanas lands a couple of digs.
Areanas lands a couple of elbows.
Areanas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bowe keeping moving, preventing Areanas from controlling successfully.
Bowe wants to get back to his feet but Areanas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Areanas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Areanas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Areanas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bowe keeping moving, preventing Areanas from controlling successfully.
Areanas with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areanas controls the pace.

Bowe uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Areanas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bowe pushes Areanas off looking to stand but Areanas dives back in and keeps control.
Areanas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Areanas .
Areanas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Areanas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowe defending well though.
Areanas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Areanas 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.

Bowe actively working from the bottom here.
Areanas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Areanas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Areanas lands strikes from half guard.
Areanas stops Bowe from getting back to his feet.
Bowe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Areanas working the head and body with strikes.
Areanas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bowe looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Areanas .
Areanas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bowe is looking to control Areanas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowe avoid being mounted?
Areanas is nestled in close to Bowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Areanas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bowe has hold of Areanas 's hands but Areanas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Areanas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Areanas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Areanas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Areanas scores with a big shot! Bowe's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bowe! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goliath Areanas !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Byron Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron Novak has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Novak
vs
Willemoes

202 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Byron Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Willemoes!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Willemoes.
Novak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Willemoes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Willemoes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Novak actively working from the bottom here.
Willemoes controlling the action here.
Novak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willemoes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willemoes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Novak looking for submissions off his back.
Willemoes wants to free his trapped foot but Novak is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Novak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Novak looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Novak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Willemoes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willemoes is controlling the pace.
Novak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Novak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Novak taking some punishment here, with Willemoes in his half guard.

Novak is rocked!
Willemoes lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Novak quite badly. Novak pulls Willemoes in close trying to recover. Willemoes postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Novak on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Novak doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Willemoes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuta Former (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuta Former is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Faber
vs
Former

190 cm
27
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuta Former!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber scores with a nice right hand.
Former fails to land the takedown.
Former fails with the takedown
and Faber counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Former has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ray Faber!

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 Edmond Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Dutra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dantes
vs
Dutra

185 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edmond Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matheus Dutra!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dutra tries to avoid it but Dantes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dutra to the ground. Dutra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dantes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dutra's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dutra has Dantes pulled in close to control his posture.
Dutra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dantes trying to control but Dutra is working from the bottom.
Dantes stopping the sweep attempt from Dutra.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matheus Dutra!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitros Iakovakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Charillos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iakovakis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Auschwitz - Francesco Guccini. . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Iakovakis
vs
Charillos

184 cm
20
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

XTREME PWNAGE

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, Dimitros Iakovakis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Charillos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charillos misses with an uppercut
and Iakovakis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Charillos misses the target.
Iakovakis misses with the combination.
Charillos drops his hands momentarily and Iakovakis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Charillos misses.
A shot to the liver by Charillos. Beautiful body shot.

Charillos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Charillos wants to take a breather but Iakovakis is having none of it.
Iakovakis tries to roll over but Charillos keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charillos in particular looking to stall.
Iakovakis is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakovakis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Charillos wants to control from the top but Iakovakis keeps moving.
Iakovakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iakovakis managing to control the position.

Charillos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Charillos passes Iakovakis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Iakovakis wants to get back to full guard.

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

Charillos seems to be working for a kimura but Iakovakis defends the submission attempt.
Charillos is pressing down on Iakovakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iakovakis is holding on for now.
Iakovakis tries to roll over but Charillos keeps him under control.
Iakovakis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Iakovakis.
Iakovakis keeping full guard, as Charillos tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charillos forces his way into half guard.
Charillos is thwarting Iakovakis's attempts to control the position.
Iakovakis is staying active underneath Charillos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iakovakis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Charillos preventing the sweep.
Charillos advances position into side control!

Charillos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iakovakis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iakovakis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Charillos trying to control from half guard but Iakovakis is working away.
Charillos is looking to pass Iakovakis's guard but actually Iakovakis recovers to full guard.
Iakovakis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Charillos wants to pass the guard but Iakovakis is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Charillos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Charillos misses with a looping right.
Iakovakis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Charillos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Charillos misses with a straight left.
Charillos looks to throw the jab but Iakovakis is out of range.
Iakovakis misses with a two punch combination.
Charillos throws an off balance right hand
and Iakovakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charillos is looking to score with low kicks.
Charillos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Iakovakis catches Charillos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Charillos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Charillos showed some decent athleticism there.

Charillos is working for a kimura but Iakovakis is defending it quite comfortably.
Iakovakis is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charillos is stalling here. Iakovakis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Charillos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Iakovakis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charillos is being controlled here.
Iakovakis trying to control the action but Charillos is working from the bottom.
Charillos throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Charillos sneaks back into half guard.
Iakovakis trying to mount his opponent but Charillos defends it.
Charillos wants to get back to full guard but Iakovakis has passed into side control.
Charillos is looking for a sweep.

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.
Iakovakis trying to control the action but Charillos is working from the bottom.
Charillos is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charillos looks to move to half guard but instead Iakovakis has passed into mount! Damn!

Iakovakis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Charillos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Charillos is looking to improve his position but Iakovakis isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charillos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Iakovakis wants to control the pace but Charillos is squirming around nicely.
Charillos tries to hold on but Iakovakis pushes him away.
Iakovakis looking to control but Charillos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Charillos is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.

Iakovakis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Iakovakis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Charillos wants to control but Iakovakis is having none of it.
Charillos is squirming around, avoiding Iakovakis's attempts to control the action.
Charillos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iakovakis is trying to control the action in half guard but Charillos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitros Iakovakis dominated that second round.
That's time! Iakovakis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Charillos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Iakovakis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Charillos scrambles back to his feet.
Charillos thows a body shot but no joy.
Iakovakis connects with a body shot.
Iakovakis lands a jab-cross combination.
Charillos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Iakovakis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iakovakis lands with a hook. Charillos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charillos throws a leg kick but Iakovakis sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Iakovakis misses.
Iakovakis misses with a hook to the body
and Charillos counters with a nice uppercut.
Iakovakis misses with a shot to the body

and Charillos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iakovakis's guard.
Charillos forces his way into half guard.
Iakovakis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iakovakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charillos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charillos pushing down on Iakovakis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakovakis won't allow Charillos to pass to mount.
Iakovakis trying to control from the bottom.

Charillos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Iakovakis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Charillos! Alex Charillos retains his lightweight title!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Jardim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples
vs
Jardim

174 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Helio Jardim!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
da Simplicidade Simples shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Simplicio Simplorio da Simplicidade Simples has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jardim connects with a body shot that sends da Simplicidade Simples's belly button to the back.

Jardim waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract da Simplicidade Simples. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped da Simplicidade Simples to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

da Simplicidade Simples is rocked!
da Simplicidade Simples is breathing heavily.

Jardim gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jardim moves in close and cracks da Simplicidade Simples with a massive right hand! da Simplicidade Simples, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jardim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Helio Jardim!