SCC 91 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rik Spahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod The Bod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rik Spahn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rod The Bod's chin.

Spahn
vs
The Bod

168 cm
18
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rik Spahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod The Bod!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spahn looking to score a takedown here. The Bod is defending well but Spahn drives through and ends up in The Bod's guard.
Spahn wants to pass the guard but The Bod is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spahn postures up in The Bod's guard and throws a big left but The Bod blocks it.
The Bod can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spahn controls the pace.
Spahn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

The Bod has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spahn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spahn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spahn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

The Bod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The Bod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Bod looks gassed!
Spahn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spahn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spahn tries to free his leg and advance position but The Bod is retaining full guard.
Spahn cracks The Bod with a solid left hand.
Spahn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Bod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spahn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Bod on the ground.
Spahn lands a couple of decent looking shots.

The Bod is rocked!
Spahn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Bod is still in real trouble! Can Spahn finish him?
Spahn arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! The Bod's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rik Spahn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Ngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Murray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Ngo's chin.

Murray
vs
Ngo

192 cm
23
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Ngo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Murray as Ngo shoots in.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ngo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Ngo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Ngo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but Ngo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murray is trying to stand back up but Ngo is controlling him
Ngo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murray holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ngo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngo wants to control the pace but Murray is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ngo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murray to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murray shrugs it off.
Murray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ngo mounts Murray! Really nice guard pass there!
Ngo breaks from Murray's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Murray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Murray regains half guard.

Ngo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ngo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is not content to let Ngo control the position.
Ngo throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
Murray is looking to get back to is feet but Ngo passes into side control.

That's four 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.

Ngo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ngo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murray rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ngo's guard! Nice work there by Murray!
Murray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ngo looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Murray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngo on the ground.
Murray wants to stand but Ngo is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murray works Ngo's body with a nice hook.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ngo fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Murray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ngo shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ngo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ngo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray.
Ngo shoots in but no luck this time.
Paul Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ngo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Murray.
Ngo fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngo is breathing heavily.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Murray lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Murray. Beautiful body shot.
Paul Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ngo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Ngo is trying to get an arm triangle but Murray is defending well.
Ngo fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ngo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ngo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murray is trying to buck Ngo off.

Ngo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ngo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murray is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Ngo decides to take the fight back to the feet.

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.
Ngo throws a head kick but Murray moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Murray scores with a four punch combination!
Murray works over Ngo's head and body with a nice combination.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Ngo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murray's waist but Murray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ngo off to one side.
Ngo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Murray jabs at Ngo's body.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Ngo on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Murray dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ngo tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily
and Murray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murray is looking to wear down Ngo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murray looks to land a combination. Ngo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murray scores with a one two! Ngo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Murray pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ngo back to the cage. Murray follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Ngo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Ngo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murray on his heels. He'll look to pass Murray's guard now, I'm sure.
Murray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ngo is controlling him.
Ngo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ngo dives into side control.

Ngo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murray is trying to get back to his feet.

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.
Ngo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Murray tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Ngo working for a submission but Murray is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ngo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murray to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murray shrugs it off.
Murray is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ngo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ngo throwing strikes here but Murray is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Murray wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Ngo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Murray is surviving well by controlling Ngo's body position as best he can.
Murray is trying to escape the mount but Ngo keeps good control and instead manages to take Murray's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Ngo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ngo 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Ngo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karrel Dlute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dlute
vs
Nguyen

182 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

177 cm
22
186 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karrel Dlute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arana Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dlute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dlute tries a head kick but it misses.

Dlute dives in and scores a takedown into Nguyen's guard.

Nguyen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dlute wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving.
Nguyen wants to stand and escape but Dlute is having none of it.
Nguyen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nguyen is looking to stand up but Dlute isn't so interested in that idea.

Karrel Dlute has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dlute displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dlute.
Nguyen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dlute circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen wants to clinch up but Dlute keeps it at a distance.
Nguyen wants to clinch up but Dlute keeps it at a distance.
Nguyen throws a sloppy head kick and Dlute moves out of range easily.
Nguyen darts in trying to clinch
and Dlute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Dlute forces Nguyen back against the cage and clinches.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nguyen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dlute wants a takedown.
Dlute takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Nguyen.

It looks like Karrel Dlute has been cut.
Nguyen looks gassed!
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nguyen scores with a knee to the head.
Dlute wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but Dlute blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dlute blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nguyen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dlute has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nguyen misses with a knee to the head.
Dlute is trying to break the clinch but Nguyen has him pressed against the cage.
Nguyen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dlute has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dlute is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karrel Dlute. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dlute looking for a takedown.
Nguyen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dlute has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nguyen looking to throw knees to the head but Dlute is blocking nicely.
Dlute is pushing Nguyen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nguyen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dlute can't break the clinch.
Nguyen looking to throw knees to the head but Dlute is blocking nicely.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dlute drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nguyen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dlute can't get the takedown.
Nguyen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dlute in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nguyen misses with a knee strike.
Nguyen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nguyen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nguyen misses with a knee to the head.
Dlute fails to pull guard.

Dlute jumps guard and drags Nguyen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dlute preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dlute seems keen to control Nguyen's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dlute has a closed guard, preventing Nguyen from standing up.
Nguyen preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dlute is pulling down on Nguyen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nguyen, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Karrel Dlute wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nguyen throws the kick towards the body but Dlute avoids it.
Dlute slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dlute circles away.
Dlute avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nguyen has managed to clinch.
Dlute blocks the elbow strike.
Dlute tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nguyen smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karrel Dlute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karrel Dlute's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dlute scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Dlute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dlute misses with a low kick.
Nguyen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dlute counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Dlute.
Arana Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dlute moves into range and clinches up with Nguyen.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside.
Nguyen pushes off an throws an elbow but Dlute leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nguyen stops a takedown attempt from Dlute.
Nguyen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but Dlute blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but Dlute blocks with his arms.
Nguyen tries to land knees in the clinch but Dlute avoids the damage to the body.
Nguyen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dlute is keeping busy.
Nguyen misses with a knee strike.
Nguyen misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Dlute's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nguyen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nguyen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dlute trying to control the position but instead, Nguyen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dlute into the cage.
Nguyen misses with a knee to the head.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but Dlute blocks it.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dlute avoids it.
Dlute jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nguyen walks away with a smile on his face. Dlute gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

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.
Dlute lands the left hand.
Dlute circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arana Nguyen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nguyen closes the distance but Dlute moves to the side
and Dlute counters with a series of strikes. Nguyen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Dlute moves away
and Dlute counters with a left and a right that stings Nguyen.

Nguyen is rocked!
Dlute connects with a nice cross there... Nguyen is looking wobbly and Dlute recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Nguyen to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Dlute jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karrel Dlute!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Dempsey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lan Mandragoran's chin.

Dempsey
vs
Mandragoran

183 cm
23
235 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

194 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandragoran lands a lovely overhand right.
Mandragoran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dempsey's calf.
Dempsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mandragoran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dempsey. That did some damage!
Mandragoran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandragoran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dempsey's sensitive parts.
Mandragoran thumps Dempsey with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mandragoran closes the distance and pushes Dempsey back into the cage.
Mandragoran lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Mark Dempsey has been cut.
Mandragoran scores with a knee to the head.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Mandragoran lands an elbow just above Dempsey 's eye.
Mandragoran lands an elbow that stopped Dempsey in his tracks for a moment.
Mandragoran lands an elbow inside that Dempsey shrugs off.
Dempsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandragoran's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Dempsey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dempsey takes an elbow to the temple.

Mark Dempsey's cut is getting worse.

Mandragoran breaks the clinch.
Dempsey tries to land a body kick
and Mandragoran counters with a good low kick that Dempsey was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran clobbers Dempsey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lan Mandragoran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandragoran scores with a leg kick.
Mandragoran circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dempsey drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mandragoran follows Dempsey to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lan Mandragoran!

C
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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 Gregor Montain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Armor King as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Montain
vs
King

225 cm
21
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Montain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armor King!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montain shoots and misses

and King counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montain won't be happy with that.
Montain is trying to buck King off.
King lands an elbow.
King lands some shots froms side control.
Montain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montain tries to get out of the position.

King decides to stand back up. King steps back and let's Montain get back to his feet.

Montain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Montain is in King's guard.
Montain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King pulls Montain in close to prevent any damage.
Montain wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King has control of Montain's left arm, preventing Montain from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Armor King.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Armor King has been cut.

Montain rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Montain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Montain lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Montain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montain finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Montain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montain avoids it really well and circles away.

King closes the distance and pushes Montain back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montain tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.

King jumps into guard, dragging Montain to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montain being controlled here, momentarily.
Montain wants to stand but King is controlling the position.

Montain is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montain lands a lovely overhand right.
Montain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Montain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Montain lands a big shot that drops King! Can he finish him?

King is rocked!
Montain wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King seems keen to control Montain's posture.
Montain wants to stand and escape but instead King has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and King manages to pass to side control.
King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Montain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.

King decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montain lands a jab to the nose.
Montain scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Montain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armor King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montain's guard.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King is standing up over Montain. Montain looks to escape but King dives into side control.
Montain pushes King away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, King gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Montain tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Montain trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King controlling the pace for now.
Montain has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Can Montain hold on?! King is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Montain has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
King keeps control of the position easily here as Montain tries to buck him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

King is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Montain won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips King off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Armor King!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey comes into the arena with One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley blaring out of the sound system. Ishikawa has chosen mindshift genki sudo as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Garvey
vs
Ishikawa

170 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Garvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvey misses with a series of wild punches.
Ishikawa has his takedown stuffed
and Garvey counters with a one-two to the body.

Garvey rushes Ishikawa and presses him up against the cage.
Ishikawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garvey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ishikawa wants to break free but Garvey has control.
Garvey prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcus Garvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Garvey as the two fighters clinch.
Garvey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ishikawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garvey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ishikawa jumps guard but Garvey stands there with Ishikawa around his waist. Ishikawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Garvey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey gets underhooks to prevent Ishikawa's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garvey.
Garvey lands a body punch.
Ishikawa jumps guard but Garvey stands there with Ishikawa around his waist. Ishikawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ishikawa tries to pull guard but Garvey won't allow it.
Ishikawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Ishikawa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garvey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garvey has Ishikawa pressed against the cage.
Ishikawa tries to pull guard but Garvey won't allow it.
Garvey digs a right hand into Ishikawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ishikawa's gas tank.
Garvey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishikawa.
Ishikawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garvey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garvey pushes Ishikawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ishikawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garvey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ishikawa fails with the takedown
and Garvey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ishikawa looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa misses with a low kick.
Garvey misses with a wild combination.
Garvey lands a nice looking body kick.
Garvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ishikawa fails with the takedown
and Garvey counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garvey throws a head kick that misses

and Ishikawa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Garvey!
Garvey is trying desperately to improve position.
Garvey tries to lock up and control but Ishikawa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garvey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Garvey manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey is looking to improve his position.
Ishikawa not doing much here.

Ishikawa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Garvey tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ishikawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akira Ishikawa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernie Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bourne
vs
Mac

200 cm
20
284 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Bourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernie Mac!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Bourne as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bourne.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mac.
Bourne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mac's hands.
Mac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bourne lands with a shot to the body.
Bourne throws a shot from downtown. Mac moves away and avoids it.
Mac moves out of range as Bourne strikes.
Bourne misses with a double jab.
Bourne throws a nice looking combination but Mac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourne takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
Bourne swings widly with a right hand

and Mac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bourne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Mac sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mac wants to control but Bourne is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac works his way into full mount!
Bourne manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mac controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Mac might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mac thows a huge punch but Bourne dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac is taking a breather. Bourne 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.
Mac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bourne defending well though.
Mac controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bernie Mac wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bourne scores with a shot to the body.
Mac misses with a takedown attempt
and Bourne counters with a straight right hand.
Mac throws a poor cross that misses
and Bourne counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Mac avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Bourne.
Bourne throws a right hand that Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac misses the target.
Mac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bourne counters with a stiff right hand.
John Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Mac.
A lazy left from Bourne finds it's target.
Mac with a poor takedown
and Bourne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Bernie Mac has been cut.
Mac looks gassed!
Bourne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bourne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Bourne. Those never looked like landing.
Mac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mac in his tracks.
Bourne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac throws an off balance right hand
and Bourne counters with a straight right hand.
Mac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bourne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bourne lands a nice shot that snaps Mac's head back.
Bourne lands a jab-cross combination.
Bourne lands a two punch combo.
Bourne lands a jab to Mac's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bourne, as that shot connected.
Bourne lands a jab.
Bourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bourne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourne punishes Mac's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bourne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernie Mac'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.

Bourne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mac has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bourne jabs Mac right on the nose. Mac blinks but takes it well.
Mac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut there from Bourne.
Bourne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mac at a distance.
Mac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bourne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac tries to move into range but Bourne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bourne throws a shot to the body.
John Bourne is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bourne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mac's head.
Bourne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mac momentarily.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Mac takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bourne scores with a nice head shot.
Bourne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bourne works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Bourne as he connects with a hook.

Mac is rocked!
Bourne with a nice cross.
Mac is still on wobbly legs! Can Bourne finish him?
Bourne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
Jab from Bourne.
Bourne connects with a body shot that sends Mac's belly button to the back.
Mac seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mac walks into a stiff left hand from Bourne.
Bourne connects with the punch.

Oooooh!!! Bourne has knocked Mac down with a huge combo! Bourne steps away and waves a wobbly Mac back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bourne scores with a nice head shot.
Bourne drops Mac with a naaaaasty hook - Mac is in real trouble here! Bourne dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bourne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe comes to the cage accompanied by Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. The key to victory for Jacque Schtrappe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Schtrappe
vs
Storm

173 cm
20
169 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

172 cm
23
162 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

XTREME PWNAGE

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm slips a jab from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Schtrappe throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt
and Schtrappe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schtrappe throws out the jab.
A jab from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Schtrappe as he connects with a hook.
Storm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schtrappe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Storm misses with a takedown
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacque Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Storm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Schtrappe misses with a right hand

and Storm counters with a single leg into guard. Schtrappe didn't expect that.
Storm wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.
Schtrappe controlling the position.

Storm gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schtrappe connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schtrappe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Storm shoots and misses
and Schtrappe counters with a right hand to the body.
Schtrappe scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Schtrappe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schtrappe throws a predictable looking body shot

and Storm counters with a single leg into guard. Schtrappe didn't expect that.
Schtrappe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schtrappe tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtrappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Storm has gone for a leg lock! Schtrappe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Storm's guard.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Schtrappe from controlling successfully.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Schtrappe is proving a slippery customer.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Storm working for a triangle but Schtrappe defends it easily.
Storm throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Schtrappe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Storm controls Schtrappe momentarily but Schtrappe frees himself.

Storm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schtrappe escapes and throws Storm's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Storm is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Storm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm defending well as Schtrappe loads up on a big left hand.
Schtrappe connects with a crisp jab.

Storm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schtrappe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.

Storm postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schtrappe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Storm, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Schtrappe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Storm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schtrappe has managed to get both his arms back between Storm's legs - danger averted.
Schtrappe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Schtrappe has picked Storm up and slammed him! Storm can't keep hold of the triangle and Schtrappe manages to pass to side control!
Storm tries to improve position but can't.
Schtrappe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm regains half guard.
Storm wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schtrappe pulls his head out easily.

Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Storm has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schtrappe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Storm.
Storm is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jim Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Storm tries to improve position but can't.
Storm sneaks back into half guard.
Storm is looking to control Schtrappe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?

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.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Schtrappe has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schtrappe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Storm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Storm misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Schtrappe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.

Storm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Storm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schtrappe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Storm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schtrappe keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Storm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schtrappe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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.
Schtrappe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Storm has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Storm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Schtrappe has worked his arm free - good work by Schtrappe!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schtrappe keeps working.
Storm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schtrappe kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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.

Storm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schtrappe keeps working.

Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacque Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Storm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Storm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Walsh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenshin Nakamura's chin.

Nakamura
vs
Walsh

150 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
145 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenshin Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Walsh!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamura looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Walsh counters with a crisp one two that drops Nakamura! Walsh thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nakamura to his feet! Nakamura is in big trouble!

Nakamura is rocked!
Walsh cracks Nakamura with a left hook right on the temple and Nakamura goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Walsh lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Nakamura is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Walsh!