Triumph 56 [Wright vs Ashton] PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mizpha Isabelle Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Bugasto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizpha Isabelle Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Isabelle Brown
vs
Bugasto

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mizpha Isabelle Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roddy Bugasto!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bugasto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bugasto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Roddy Bugasto has been cut.
Bugasto looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bugasto wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Bugasto gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Bugasto tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Brown is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Bugasto buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Bugasto!! Bugasto is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Brown throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mizpha Isabelle Brown!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cris Visser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Visser
vs
Ryan

178 cm
22
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cris Visser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Visser shows good takedown defense.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Visser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Visser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cris Visser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ryan.
Visser tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Visser.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Visser.
Ryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Visser off and has taken his back!
Ryan throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ryan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Ryan working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Visser is doing well to defend. Ryan seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Visser is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Ryan!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ted Blank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blank
vs
Penn

175 cm
23
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Penn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Penn.
Blank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.

Penn clinches.
Penn scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Penn.
Penn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.
Penn crunches a lovely knee into Blank's ribcage.
Blank tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
Blank tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Penn lands a good knee to the midsection. Blank won't want to take too many of those.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Penn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blank's defenses.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Penn keeps control of Blank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blank is breathing heavily.
Penn connects with a knee to the head.
Penn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Penn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
A knee to the head by Penn.
Knees in the clinch landing for Penn.
Penn lands an elbow inside that Blank shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Penn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Penn working Blank over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Penn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Penn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Penn.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn connects with a knee to the head.
Penn landing knees to the body.
Penn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Penn scores with a knee to the head.
Penn lands a knee to the head.
Penn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blank's defenses.
Nice elbow from Penn.
Penn lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
Penn connects with a knee to the head.
Penn lands a knee to the head.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.
Penn scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Blank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Blank misses with an elbow over the top.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blank tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blank is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Penn landing knees to the body.
Blank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Blank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Penn lands an elbow just above Blank 's eye.
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn landing knees to the head.
Blank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Penn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blank takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Blank seems unphased.

Penn has closed the distance and engaged Blank in a clinch.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Penn lands an elbow that stopped Blank in his tracks for a moment.
Penn taking a breather.
Blank has Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.
Penn lands a good knee to the midsection. Blank won't want to take too many of those.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Blank takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Penn lands a nice knee to the body.
Penn lands an elbow inside.
Penn scores a nice knee to the body.
Penn lands a knee to the head.
Penn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Penn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Penn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Penn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Penn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Penn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Penn scores with a knee to the head.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Penn lands an elbow that stopped Blank in his tracks for a moment.
Penn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blank's defenses.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Blank's takedown attempt.
Penn connects with a knee to the head.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Penn lands an elbow just above Blank 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn cracks Blank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blank's head.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Blank dodges the punch combination from Penn.

Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blank, pushing him back against the cage.
Penn taking a breather.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Blank's takedown attempt.
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
A frustrated look appears on Blank's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blank can't break the clinch.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Penn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blank lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blank goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blank shoots and misses

and Penn counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Blank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Penn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blank takes a knee to the side of the body.
Penn lands an elbow inside.
Penn landing knees to the head.
Blank takes an elbow to the temple.
Penn lands an elbow inside.
Blank tries to score a body lock takedown but Penn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Penn landing knees to the body.
Penn lands an elbow just above Blank 's eye.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aiden Penn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Blank is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn lands an elbow inside.
Blank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn lands a knee to the body.
Penn lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Penn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Penn lands a nice knee to the body.
Penn lands an elbow inside that Blank shrugs off.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blank fails to land.
Penn is stalling here.
Penn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn lands an elbow inside that Blank shrugs off.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Blank throws a head punch that misses.
Blank is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn lands a good knee to the midsection. Blank won't want to take too many of those.
Penn leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Penn lands an elbow inside that Blank shrugs off.
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Blank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blank takes an elbow to the temple.
Penn landing knees to the body.
Penn connects with a knee to the head.
Penn scores a nice knee to the body.
Penn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blank's defenses.
Blank misses with the head strike.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Penn landing knees to the head.
Penn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blank.
Blank wants a takedown but no success here.

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.
Penn working Blank over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
Penn connects with a knee to the head.
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blank takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Blank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
Penn scores a nice knee to the body.
Penn lands a good knee to the midsection. Blank won't want to take too many of those.
Blank takes an elbow to the temple.
Penn is pressed up against the cage. Blank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Penn down to the mat. Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blank with a poor takedown

and Penn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Penn lands an elbow just above Blank 's eye.
Penn scores a nice knee to the body.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Penn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blank takes an elbow to the temple.
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Blank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blank shoots and misses

and Penn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Penn.
Blank takes an elbow to the temple.
Penn lands a knee to the head.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Penn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Penn crunches a lovely knee into Blank's ribcage.
Penn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn landing knees to the head.
Blank has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Blank is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn landing knees to the body.
Penn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blank's defenses.
Blank takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
Penn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Penn stalling the fight.
Penn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Penn connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blank has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blank goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Penn lands a knee to the head.
Penn blocks a body shot from Blank.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Blank working hard to break the clinch.
Penn scores a nice knee to the body.
Blank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Penn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
Penn lands an elbow that stopped Blank in his tracks for a moment.
Penn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blank's defenses.
Ted Blank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Knees to the body from Penn.
Penn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn lands a knee to the body.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.
Blank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Blank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Penn.
Penn lands an elbow inside.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.
Penn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Penn fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Penn moves into range and clinches up with Blank.
Penn lands an elbow that stopped Blank in his tracks for a moment.
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn lands a knee to the head.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Blank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penn prevents it.
Blank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Penn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Penn is pressed up against the cage. Blank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Penn down to the mat. Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Penn cracks Blank with a good jab.

Penn clinches with his opponent.
Penn connects with a knee to the head.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Penn scores with a knee to the head.
Blank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Penn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blank with a poor takedown

and Penn moves into the clinch.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Blank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Blank's takedown attempt.
Blank wants a takedown.
Penn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blank has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Blank takes an elbow to the temple.
Blank can't get the takedown.
Blank takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Blank's takedown attempt.
Penn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn with a knee to the head.
Penn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Penn.
Penn landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Penn.
Penn keeps control of Blank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blank's face.
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn lands an elbow that stopped Blank in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Penn keeps control of Blank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn just leaning against Blank, taking a breather.
Blank takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Penn!

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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dagger comes to the cage accompanied by Beow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dagger
vs
Ziskie

160 cm
26
130 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dragon Dagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Phillip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Dagger or perhaps it was just good defense by Ziskie which made him look bad.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie with a jab.
Ziskie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dagger fails with the takedown.
Ziskie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ziskie wants to land a leg kick but Dagger is out of range.

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

Dagger drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dagger seems to have locked his on tight now - Ziskie screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dagger, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dragon Dagger!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mari Ore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ore comes to the cage accompanied by The Pack - My Girl Got A Girl Too. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ore
vs
Khan

172 cm
25
136 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

168 cm
29
135 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mari Ore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mogul Khan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ore throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
Ore misses with a series of wild punches.
Mari Ore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan dodges the punch combination from Ore.

Khan gets a takedown into half guard.
Khan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ore sees it coming and defends easily.
Ore tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ore's head.
Ore pushes Khan off looking to stand but Khan dives back in and keeps control.
Khan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ore keeps working.

Khan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ore is just riding it out for now. Khan eventually gives up the hold.
Khan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is taking a breather. Ore 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.
Khan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ore wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Khan is pressing down on Ore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ore is holding on for now.
Khan prevents Ore from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khan passes to side control.

Khan tries for a kimura but Ore is defending well.
Ore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khan on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to take a break and control but Ore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan controls the position.
Khan advances nicely into full mount.

Khan has hold of Ore's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ore manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Khan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ore is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Khan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ore is in a horrible position here. Khan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Ore defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Khan.
Khan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ore is looking to escape.

Khan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ore to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ore shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khan is in Ore's guard.
Khan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ore is keeping the position for now.
Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Ore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Khan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Khan trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Khan working for a triangle but Ore defends it easily.

Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mogul Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ore has managed to get both his arms back between Khan's legs - danger averted.
Khan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ore's guard.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Khan landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is staying tight to Ore's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ore is not content to let Khan control the position.

Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ore, who protects the arm well.

Khan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Khan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ore has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ore is trying to improve his position.
Khan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Khan has hold of Ore's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ore tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Khan cranks the arm and Ore screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ore, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mogul Khan!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wells Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come to Daddy. Dostoevsky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rush- Tom Sawyer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dengel
vs
Dostoevsky

188 cm
25
137 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

175 cm
22
143 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wells Dengel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirill Dostoevsky !
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel throws a leg kick which misses Dostoevsky 's front leg but catches the back leg as Dostoevsky tries to avoid it.
Dostoevsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dengel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dostoevsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dengel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dostoevsky 's calf.
Dostoevsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dengel. Dengel obviously looking to wear him down.

Dostoevsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dengel looking for a sweep. Not yet Dengel, not yet.
Dostoevsky throws and elbow that misses. Dengel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dostoevsky 's guard. Nice move by Dengel!
Dengel looking to sit in guard and control but Dostoevsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dengel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dostoevsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky throws and elbow that misses. Dengel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dostoevsky 's guard. Nice move by Dengel!
Dostoevsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dengel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Dengel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dengel distracts Dostoevsky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dengel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dostoevsky is keeping the position for now.

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.

Dengel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dostoevsky dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dostoevsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dostoevsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dengel looking for a guillotine here but Dostoevsky defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dostoevsky thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky throws and elbow that misses. Dengel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dostoevsky 's guard. Nice move by Dengel!
Dostoevsky wants to get back to his feet but Dengel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dengel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dengel stands up over Dostoevsky , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dengel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dostoevsky wants to stand and escape but Dengel is having none of it.

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.

Dengel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dengel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dostoevsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dostoevsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dengel.
Dengel connects with a body shot.
Dostoevsky tries to bum rush Dengel with a series of wild strikes but Dengel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dengel throws out a powerful jab.
Dostoevsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dostoevsky forces Dengel back against the cage and clinches.
Dostoevsky wants a takedown.
Dostoevsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dengel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dengel scores a nice knee to the body.
Dostoevsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dengel prevents it.
Wells Dengel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Dostoevsky .
Dostoevsky looks gassed!
Dengel tries to land knees in the clinch but Dostoevsky avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wells Dengel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dengel closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Dengel.
Dostoevsky goes for a takedown attempt but Dengel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wells Dengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Dostoevsky misses its intended target.

Dengel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dostoevsky wants to stand up but Dengel is controlling him.
Dengel thows a big elbow that misses.

Dengel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dostoevsky , up you get!

Dostoevsky moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dengel.
Dengel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dengel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dengel is working Dostoevsky over against the cage.
Dengel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dengel lands an elbow inside that Dostoevsky shrugs off.
Dengel lands a damaging elbow.
Dengel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dostoevsky avoids it.
Dostoevsky is breathing heavily.
Dengel gets underhooks to prevent Dostoevsky 's takedown attempt.

Dengel has clasped his hands together around Dostoevsky 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dostoevsky is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dengel asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Dengel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dostoevsky to his feet.

Dengel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dengel is chipping away with strikes.
Dostoevsky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Dengel decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dengel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dostoevsky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dengel scores with punches from side control.
Dengel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dostoevsky some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dengel laying and praying for a moment but Dostoevsky takes advantage and regains half guard.

Dengel wants to work for an arm triangle but Dostoevsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dengel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Dengel is looking for a kimura but Dostoevsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dengel to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dengel seems to be working for a kimura but Dostoevsky defends the submission attempt.

Dostoevsky pushes Dengel off and gets back to his feet.
Dostoevsky throws a leg kick

and Dengel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dostoevsky 's guard.
Dostoevsky wants to stand but Dengel is controlling the position.
Dengel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dengel prevents Dostoevsky from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dostoevsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dengel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dostoevsky keeping moving, preventing Dengel from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wells Dengel just wasn't active enough.
Dostoevsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dengel.

Dengel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dengel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dostoevsky tries to buck Dengel off but he can't manage it.
Dengel wants to control the pace but Dostoevsky is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dengel punching from mount but Dostoevsky doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dostoevsky is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dengel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dengel landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dostoevsky trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wells Dengel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dengel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kirill Dostoevsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dengel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dengel shoots for a double leg takedown but Dostoevsky sprawls well. He's pushed Dengel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dengel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dengel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dostoevsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Dengel lands but Dostoevsky takes it in his stride.
Dostoevsky misses with an uppercut

and Dengel counters with a single leg into guard. Dostoevsky didn't expect that.
Dostoevsky wants to get back to his feet but Dengel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dostoevsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dostoevsky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dengel.
Dostoevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Dengel.
Dostoevsky blocks the elbow strike.

Dengel breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dengel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dostoevsky is trying to defend but Dengel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dengel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Dengel stands up out of the half guard.
Dostoevsky checks the leg kick.
Dostoevsky stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wells Dengel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dostoevsky looks to land a combination but Dengel avoids it well.
Dengel keeps Dostoevsky at a distance using the push kick.
Dostoevsky throws a hook but Dengel blocks it.
Dengel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dostoevsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dengel shoots and misses
and Dostoevsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Dostoevsky throws a right hand that Dengel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dengel also avoids with ease.
Dengel misses with a takedown
and Dostoevsky counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dostoevsky .
A big left from Dostoevsky misses.

Dostoevsky closes the distance and clinches.
Dengel is looking to control Dostoevsky 's arms but Dostoevsky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dengel has his back to the cage.
Dostoevsky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dengel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dengel tries to land knees in the clinch but Dostoevsky avoids the damage to the body.
Dostoevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Dengel.
Dengel tries to land knees in the clinch but Dostoevsky avoids the damage to the body.
Dostoevsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dengel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Dengel.
Dostoevsky avoiding damage as Dengel throws knees to the body.
Dengel misses with an elbow strike.
Dengel prevents the takedown attempt.
Dengel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dostoevsky 's face.
Dostoevsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dostoevsky wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dengel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Dostoevsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dengel lands an elbow just above Dostoevsky 's eye.
Dostoevsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dengel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dostoevsky 's brow.
Dengel is pressed up against the cage. Dostoevsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dengel down to the mat. Dengel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dostoevsky gets caught flat footed, as Dengel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dengel prevents Dostoevsky from getting back to his feet.
Wells Dengel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dengel throws a big right hand that misses.
Dostoevsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dengel is controlling him.
Dengel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dengel wants to pass the guard but Dostoevsky is keeping the position.
Dostoevsky keeping moving, preventing Dengel from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dostoevsky 's head.
Dengel with a nice head shot there.
Dostoevsky wants to get back to his feet but Dengel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Dengel drops back looking for a leg! Dostoevsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dostoevsky manages to kick Dengel off! Dengel jumps back into Dostoevsky 's guard.
Dengel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wells Dengel!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomeus Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Mammoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bengtsson comes to the cage accompanied by journey of the sorcerer. Mammoth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tech N9ne-Demons feat.Three Six Mafia. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bengtsson
vs
Mammoth

188 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
186 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomeus Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Mammoth!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammoth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mammoth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mammoth throws a nice head kick!
Good work by Mammoth as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mammoth.
Mammoth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bengtsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mammoth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bengtsson will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters circling a little - Mammoth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Bengtsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bengtsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mammoth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mammoth.
Nice body kick there by Mammoth.
Mammoth looks for the body kick but Bengtsson saw that one coming.

Mammoth has closed the distance and engaged Bengtsson in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mammoth.
Mammoth tries a knee to the head but Bengtsson blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mammoth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bengtsson's face.
Mammoth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bengtsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mammoth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mammoth is trying to stall.
Mammoth misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammoth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bengtsson's efforts to push away.
Mammoth tries to land a knee to the head but Bengtsson blocks with his arms.
Mammoth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mammoth tries to stall but Bengtsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Bengtsson - that landed with a thud.
Bengtsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mammoth.
Mammoth looks gassed!

Bengtsson breaks from the clinch.
Bengtsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bengtsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bengtsson jabs Mammoth right on the nose. Mammoth blinks but takes it well.
Bengtsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bengtsson cracks a nice hook into Mammoth's ribs.
Mammoth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bengtsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mammoth.
Mammoth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bengtsson is out of range.
Mammoth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartholomeus Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bengtsson cracks Mammoth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mammoth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bengtsson clinches up against the cage.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mammoths head.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.

Bengtsson breaks the clinch.
Mammoth throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Mammoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammoth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bengtsson.
Mammoth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mammoth tried to score with a low kick but Bengtsson checks it.
Bengtsson throws a hook but Mammoth blocks it.

Mammoth clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Mammoth.
Nice body punch from Bengtsson - that landed with a thud.
Mammoth missing with knees to the body.
Mammoth misses with a punch to the body.
Mammoth lands a knee to the head.
Bengtsson pushes Mammoth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mammoth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bengtsson cracks Mammoth with a nice body shot.

Bengtsson manages to break the clinch.
Bengtsson checks a low kick from Mammoth.
Bengtsson lands with a nice combination. Mammoth backs away looking to recover.
Mammoth misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mammoth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bengtsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bengtsson lands a body shot.
Mammoth dodges the punch combination from Bengtsson.
A shot to the liver by Bengtsson. Beautiful body shot.
Mammoth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bengtsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Bengtsson misses.
Bengtsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mammoth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bengtsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mammoth misses with a looping right.
Bengtsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bengtsson throws a front kick aimed at Mammoth's knee but Mammoth avoids it well.
Mammoth takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bengtsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Mammoth.

Mammoth rushes Bengtsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bengtsson is leaning against Mammoth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Mammoth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mammoth's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson digs a right hand into Mammoth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mammoth's gas tank.
A short right from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mammoth has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Bengtsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammoth taking a breather.
Bengtsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bengtsson pushes Mammoth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mammoth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bengtsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bengtsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bengtsson managing to block the knees to the body from Mammoth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bengtsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mammoth backwards.
Bengtsson cracks Mammoth with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mammoth.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mammoth backwards.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mammoth backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bengtsson throws a nice looking combination but Mammoth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bengtsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Mammoth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bengtsson throws a leg kick which misses Mammoth's front leg but catches the back leg as Mammoth tries to avoid it.
Bartholomeus Bengtsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mammoth throws a leg kick but Bengtsson moved away.
A head kick misses from Mammoth.
Bengtsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Mammoth.
Mammoth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bengtsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bengtsson dips to his left and cracks Mammoth with an uppercut!
Bengtsson stuns Mammoth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bengtsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mammoth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Bengtsson does no damage.
Bengtsson throws a lazy right hand but Mammoth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bengtsson throws a leg kick but Mammoth checks it.

Mammoth instigates a clinch.
Mammoth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mammoth is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammoth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bengtsson misses with some punches.
Mammoth tries for a takedown but Bengtsson manages to get underhooks.
Bengtsson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Bengtsson.

Bengtsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bengtsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bengtsson scores with a one two! Mammoth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bengtsson connects with the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Bengtsson.
Nice cross by Bengtsson.
The Mammoth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bengtsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mammoth circles away quickly and effectively.
Mammoth blocks a low kick nicely.
Mammoth misses with a straight left.
Bengtsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bengtsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mammoth takes one on the button.
Mammoth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mammoth paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengtsson.
Mammoth throws out a leg kick but Bengtsson moves out of range and Mammoth only half commits.
Bengtsson looks to land a right hand but Mammoth moved out of range.
Bengtsson checks a low kick from Mammoth.
Bengtsson slips a straight right by Mammoth.
Bengtsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bengtsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bengtsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mammoth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengtsson connects with a body shot that sends Mammoth's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bengtsson. Mammoth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bengtsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mammoth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bengtsson lands a nice shot that snaps Mammoth's head back.
Mammoth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mammoth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mammoth throws a low kick but Bengtsson moves out of range easily.
Bengtsson misses with a looping left.
Bengtsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Mammoth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mammoth tries to clinch but Bengtsson moves away
and Bengtsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammoth tries a head kick but it misses.
Mammoth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bengtsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mammoth ducks under a wild hook from Bengtsson.
Mammoth throws a front kick aimed at Bengtsson's knee but Bengtsson avoids it well.
Mammoth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bengtsson.
Mammoth throws a head kick but Bengtsson moves out of range.
A low kick from Bengtsson is predictable there
and Mammoth counters with a body kick.
Bengtsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bengtsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bengtsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Mammoth.
Bengtsson misses with a wild body shot.

Mammoth clinches.
Mammoth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bengtsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Bengtsson on the inside.

Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mammoth throws a leg kick but Bengtsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Bengtsson as he checks the leg kick.
Bengtsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bengtsson checks a low kick from Mammoth.
Bengtsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bengtsson throws out a loose jab but Mammoth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammoth delivers a nice body kick.
Mammoth misses with a low kick.

Mammoth moves into the clinch.
Bengtsson tries to break the clinch but Mammoth is controlling the position.
Mammoth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bengtsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Mammoth.
Mammoth lands a body punch.

Bengtsson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Mammoth.
Bengtsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Mammoth counters with an outside leg kick.
Mammoth motions for Bengtsson to come forward. Mammoth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mammoth throws a leg kick but Bengtsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bengtsson blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomeus Bengtsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bengtsson swings for the body but Mammoth moves out of range.

Mammoth moves into the clinch.
Bengtsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bengtsson presses Mammoth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mammoth tries a knee to the head but Bengtsson blocks it.
Mammoth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammoth throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mammoth missing with knees to the body.
Bengtsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mammoth backwards.
Bengtsson digs a right hand underneath Mammoth's ribcage. Mammoth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mammoth looking for a takedown.
A short right from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bengtsson lands a body shot.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mammoths head.
Mammoth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bengtsson.
A short left from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mammoth backwards.

Mammoth is rocked!
Bengtsson scores with a shot to the side of Mammoth's head.
Mammoth is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
Bengtsson lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bengtsson.

Bengtsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mammoth's hands.
Mammoth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bengtsson connects with a right that clearly hurt Mammoth. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Bengtsson proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Mammoth collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomeus Bengtsson!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schindler has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Apila
vs
Schindler

175 cm
28
146 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

177 cm
27
141 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Balco Boys - Hilo
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ville Apila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Oskar Schindler!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila scores with a jab to the head.

Apila scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Apila thows a huge punch but Schindler dodges it nicely.

Apila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schindler is just riding it out for now. Apila eventually gives up the hold.
Schindler wants to get back to his feet.
Apila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Apila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schindler defends it well.
Apila passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schindler!
Apila thowing shots but they're missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apila swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Schindler is now in Apila's guard. A big mistake from Apila there, giving up the dominant position!
Schindler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apila is proving hard to escape from.
Apila wants to stand but Schindler is controlling the position.
Schindler wanted to stand there but Apila had control of the position.
Schindler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Schindler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schindler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apila is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler wants to stand and escape but instead Apila has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Apila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Apila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schindler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Apila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Apila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Schindler is in a horrible position here. Apila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schindler can't escape the position.
Apila punching from mount but Schindler doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Apila is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Schindler has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler tries to hold on but Apila postures up.
Schindler is looking to improve his position but Apila isn't that keen on the idea.

Apila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schindler turns into him and now he's in Apila's guard.
Apila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schindler is one step ahead there.

Schindler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schindler has managed to get both his arms back between Apila's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Apila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schindler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schindler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schindler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Apila kicks Schindler off and gets to his feet.
Apila just misses with a punch to the body.
Apila circles away from the clinch attempt

and Apila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schindler wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Apila dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Schindler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apila tries for a takedown but Schindler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schindler tries to clinch

and Apila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Apila throwing shots but Schindler is blocking nicely.
Schindler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Apila passes into half guard.

Apila is trying to work for a kimura but Schindler is defending well.

Apila 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.
Apila working over Schindler with some ground and pound. Schindler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila stops Schindler from getting back to his feet.
Apila works his way into full mount!

Apila working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Apila prevents Schindler from getting the reversal.
Apila lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Schindler is looking to improve his position but Apila isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Apila cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schindler tries to hold on but Apila postures up.
Apila scoring with strikes but Schindler is staying in there.
Apila landing strikes from the mount and Schindler is in trouble!
Apila avoids the attempt from Schindler to control.
Schindler is breathing heavily.
Apila landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Schindler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apila in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Apila is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schindler is surviving well by controlling Apila's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apila wants to finish this one by submission but Schindler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Apila.
Apila looking to finish Schindler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schindler!

Apila is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schindler is surviving well by controlling Apila's body position as best he can.
Apila with the ground and pound from mount.
Schindler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Apila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler is in trouble now - Apila has advanced to mount!
Apila lands a heavy elbow.
Schindler is trying to escape the mount.
Schindler taking shots to the head.
Apila landing strikes from the mount and Schindler is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apila dominating with strikes here.
Apila fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apila lands a heavy elbow.
Apila landing strikes, looking to finish!
Schindler is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Apila dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Apila closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Apila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Apila passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schindler!
Schindler wants to hold on but Apila pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Apila is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schindler to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schindler shrugs it off.
Apila thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Apila with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Schindler is trying desperately to improve position.
Apila landing strikes from the mount and Schindler is in trouble!
Schindler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schindler tries to reverse the position but Apila maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila lands with some strikes.
Apila breaks from Schindler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apila prevents Schindler from getting the reversal.

Apila goes for an armbar but Schindler turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Schindler.
Schindler wants to stand and escape but instead Apila has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Apila passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Apila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schindler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Apila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schindler has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Apila thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ville Apila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schindler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schindler is not content to let Apila control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler is looking for a sweep.
Apila lands some shots froms side control.
Apila trying to control the position but Schindler is working away.

Apila is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schindler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oskar Schindler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Apila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schindler has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ville Apila!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payton Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wright
vs
Ashton

172 cm
22
202 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

178 cm
29
190 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!
FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Payton Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Wright.

Wright clinches up against the cage.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Ashton looking for a takedown.
Ashton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wright is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Wright.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright stops a takedown attempt from Ashton.
Ashton trying to control the position but instead, Wright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ashton into the cage.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
Ashton is working for takedown but Wright is calmly controlling the position for now.
Payton Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
Ashton tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Wright.
A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Ashton looks gassed!
Ashton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wright jabs at Ashton's body.
Ashton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a low kick, right behind Ashton 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright clinches up against the cage.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Wright pushes Ashton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wright lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wright goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wright.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashton doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wright clinches.
A short left from Wright.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Wright - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright cracks Ashton with a nice body shot.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
Wright lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Wright.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Payton Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright connects with a jab.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Wright is looking to slow Ashton down with leg kicks.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Wright pushes Ashton up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Wright.

Wright manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ashton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wright, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Ashton moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Ashton sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ashton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wright manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Ashton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ashton has Wright in his guard.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Ashton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wright decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ashton, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashton shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payton Wright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright is looking to wear down Ashton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ashton shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a leg kick.
Wright cracks Ashton with a good jab.
Ashton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Ashton doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wright counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wright.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ashton looking for a takedown.
Payton Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ashton.
Wright works on Ashton's body with a couple of short punches.
Ashton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wright digs a good body shot into Ashton's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Wright there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payton Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Wright.
Ashton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Albert Ashton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright cracks the inside of Ashton's front leg.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.

Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Ashton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Wright.

Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wright.
Ashton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Wright.
Payton Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Wright as the two fighters clinch.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Wright lands a body punch.
Wright cracks Ashton with a nice body shot.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
A short right from Wright.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ashton.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wright.
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Wright.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Wright.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Wright.
Wright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ashton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wright is trying to defend but Ashton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ashton is looking for a kimura but Wright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ashton to get the leverage.

Ashton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Ashton eventually gives up the hold.
Wright is controlling Ashton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton is looking to advance position but Wright won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payton Wright dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ashton misses with a takedown
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ashton thinking.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Ashton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wright pushes Ashton away with a front kick.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright lands a left hand.

Ashton is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wright.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wright.
Ashton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wright.
A body shot lands from Wright.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ashton is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wright lands an uppercut.
Wright presses Ashton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ashton seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wright - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ashton is trying to drag Wright to the mat but Wright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Payton Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Ashton.
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wright.
Nice body punch from Wright.
A right hand to the body from Wright.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Wright.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Ashton's ribcage. Ashton let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Ashton's head.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wright.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Ashton's ribcage. Ashton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright works on Ashton's body with a couple of short punches.
Wright digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Ashton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ashton tries a knee to the head but Wright blocks it.
A short right from Wright.
Albert Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Ashton's ribcage. Ashton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Ashton's ribcage. Ashton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Wright lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright is pressed up against the cage. Ashton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wright down to the mat. Wright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Wright clinches.
Wright cracks Ashton with a nice body shot.
Payton Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.

Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashton misses with a takedown
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ashton thinking.
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ashton's calf.
Ashton misses with a takedown
and Wright counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ashton avoids a kick to the body.
Wright connects with a leg kick. Ashton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Wright pushes Ashton up against the cage in a clinch.
Ashton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ashton wants a takedown.
Wright avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashtons head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wright is pressed up against the cage. Ashton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wright down to the mat. Wright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Ashton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Payton Wright!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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