Pestilence PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mijain Lopez Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kingsbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Kingsbury acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lopez Nunez
vs
Kingsbury

179 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mijain Lopez Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Kingsbury!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez Nunez seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kingsbury shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Lopez Nunez is backing up but Kingsbury catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Lopez Nunez covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kingsbury Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kingsbury!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mavado - Final Destination (Raw) - Summer Fling Riddim. Michael Max has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manny Alvarez's chin.

Alvarez
vs
Max

190 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Raw Edge Gear (R.E.G) Massive $6 Shirt's Out Now

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Max!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Max sprawls well.
Max throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Max scores with a nice right hand.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Max tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Max to the ground. Max escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Max sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Max throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Max walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Max throws a combination. Alvarez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Max fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michael Max is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Max throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Max fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Max manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Max in his guard.
Max wanted to stand there but Alvarez had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Max is sitting in close to Alvarez's body. Alvarez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Max is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Max is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alvarez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manny Alvarez!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Shinjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaack Hitting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaack Hitting is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shinjo
vs
Hitting

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Shinjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaack Hitting!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitting on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hitting shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shinjo pinned against the cage. Shinjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hitting misses with a takedown attempt - Shinjo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shinjo misses with a body kick.
Hitting takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shinjo looks to land a combination but Hitting avoids it well.

Hitting closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shinjo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hitting controls his hands.
Hitting jumps guard but Shinjo stands there with Hitting around his waist. Hitting gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sho Shinjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaack Hitting.
Shinjo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shinjo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shinjo working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitting prevents a body shot from Shinjo.
Shinjo misses with a punch on the inside.
Shinjo is looking to control Hitting's arms but Hitting gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shinjo has his back to the cage.

Hitting pulls guard effortlessly.
Hitting manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shinjo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hitting has taken his back!
Shinjo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitting on the ground.
Hitting throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitting biding his time, looking for the opening.

Hitting is cranking Shinjo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Shinjo! He's tightened the choke and Shinjo is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaack Hitting!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Helms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tribucka Likeera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Helms
vs
Likeera

178 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Helms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tribucka Likeera!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likeera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Helms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tribucka Likeera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Likeera tries to clinch but Helms moves away

so Helms counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Likeera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helms defends it easily.

Helms 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.

Likeera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helms doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helms manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Likeera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helms tries to free his leg and advance position but Likeera is retaining full guard.

Likeera working for submissions but it's allowed Helms to get to half guard.
Likeera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helms frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Helms landing punches.

It looks like Tribucka Likeera has been cut.
Likeera tries to buck Helms off but he can't manage it.
Likeera looks gassed!
Helms working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Helms pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helms lands a heavy elbow.
Likeera wants to try and get back to his feet.
Helms putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Likeera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helms punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Helms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Helms scoring with strikes but Likeera is staying in there.
Helms in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Helms has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Likeera's face.
Helms lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Helms tries to control but Likeera wriggling away.
Helms has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Likeera's face.
Helms has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Likeera's face.
Helms working the ground and pound effectively.

Likeera is rocked!

That has opened up Tribucka Likeera's cut even more.
Helms won't let Likeera get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Likeera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Tribucka Likeera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gregory Helms!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Aciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Sir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sir has chosen Kickstart as his entrance music. Jaime Aciano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Aciano
vs
Sir

225 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaime Aciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Sir!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sir feints and as Aciano raises his hands in defense, Sir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aciano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sir landing some decent shots from guard.
Aciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sir wants to control from the top but Aciano keeps moving.
Sir throwing strikes but missing.
Sir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sir is standing up over Aciano. Aciano looks to escape but Sir dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sir.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sir landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sir taking a breather here.

Sir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A big shot lands for Sir! That's hurt Aciano! Will he recover? Sir fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Sir!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Meyer
vs
Torres

185 cm
18
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

202 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres lands with a thumping leg kick.

Meyer looking to score a takedown here. Torres is defending well but Meyer drives through and ends up in Torres's guard.
Meyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meyer trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.

Meyer has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meyer's guard.
Torres trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Meyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Richard Meyer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Palermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ronald McDonald has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McDonald
vs
Palermo

193 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
191 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Hilo Nutrition (video proof)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinny Palermo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palermo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Ronald McDonald has been cut.

McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Palermo. Palermo maintains the clinch.
Palermo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palermo goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDonald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald rushes Palermo with punches - Palermo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Palermo goes down! McDonald follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald McDonald!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

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

Howard
vs
Stiches

183 cm
18
181 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geese Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Stiches!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiches throws the left hand but Howard avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Stiches blocks the low kick.
Stiches is looking to clinch.
Stiches moves out of range of the body kick from Howard.
Stiches is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stiches.

Howard instigates a clinch.
Howard throws an elbow but it misses.
Howard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stiches has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stiches holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stiches is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Howard tries to pull guard but Stiches holds him up against the cage and eventually Howard drops back down to his feet.
Howard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howard throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiches makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howard misses with a knee strike.
Stiches connects with a nasty looking knee right to Howard's face.

It looks like Geese Howard has been cut.
Stiches effectively controlling the action here.
Howard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stiches is keeping busy.
Stiches managing to block the knees to the body from Howard.
Howard tries to pull guard but Stiches holds him up against the cage and eventually Howard drops back down to his feet.
Stiches scores a nice knee to the body.
Stiches throws an elbow but it misses.
Howard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Howard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geese Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiches avoiding damage as Howard throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiches lands an elbow that stopped Howard in his tracks for a moment.
Howard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stiches blocks it with crossed arms.
Howard tries to land knees in the clinch but Stiches avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Howard.
Howard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stiches.
Stiches gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stiches is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Howard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stiches's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiches lands a knee to the head.
Stiches tries a knee to the head but Howard blocks it.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiches smiles and moves away.
Stiches tries to bum rush Howard with a series of wild strikes but Howard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Stiches gets tackled into the cage by Howard. Howard maintains the clinch.
Stiches letting Howard take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stiches.
Still in the clinch, Stiches scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stiches putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Howard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stiches gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Howard trying to land knees to the body.
Howard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Howard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stiches has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stiches is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stiches lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Howard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stiches blocks it with crossed arms.
Howard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stiches avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stiches managing to block the knees to the body from Howard.
Howard jumps guard but Stiches stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stiches gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stiches lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Howard trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stiches - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Howard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stiches has Howard pushed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stiches landing knees to the body.
Howard is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Howard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mac Stiches will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Geese Howard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stiches tries to keep at a distance but Howard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stiches stalling the fight.
Howard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Howard missing with knees to the body.
Howard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Howard lands a knee to the head.
Stiches lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stiches.
Stiches lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stiches tries to land a knee to the head but Howard blocks with his arms.

Howard jumps guard.
Stiches works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Howard looking for submissions off his back.
Stiches 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.

Howard actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard is trying to control but Stiches manages to pass to mount!
Stiches controlling the pace for now.
Howard is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard wants to control but Stiches is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Stiches stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mac Stiches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Howard clinches.
Howard missing with knees to the body.
Howard landing knees to the head.
Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howard tries to land knees in the clinch but Stiches avoids the damage to the body.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiches smiles and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Stiches. Those never looked like landing.
Geese Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stiches lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stiches scores with a decent looking hook.

Howard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howard looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Stiches.
Stiches utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Howard throws an elbow that misses.
Stiches has Howard pressed against the cage.
Howard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geese Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Stiches.
Howard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiches smiles and moves away.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Howard misses the target.

Stiches has Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Howard jumps guard but Stiches stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stiches.
Stiches avoids a wild elbow strike from Howard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geese Howard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Geese Howard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Howard clinches up against the cage.
Stiches stalling in the clinch.
Stiches tries to land a knee to the head but Howard blocks with his arms.
Stiches on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howard is looking to control Stiches's arms but Stiches gets an underhook and turns him. Now Howard has his back to the cage.
Howard jumps guard but Stiches stands there with Howard around his waist. Howard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stiches tries to land knees in the clinch but Howard avoids the damage to the body.
Howard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stiches utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Howard misses with a knee to the head.
Howard missing with knees to the body.
Howard tries to land knees in the clinch but Stiches avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Howard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stiches is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard missing with knees to the body.
Stiches lands a damaging elbow.
Howard misses with a knee to the head.
Stiches tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Howard tries to land knees in the clinch but Stiches avoids the damage to the body.

Howard manages to pull guard.

Howard has his foot on Stiches's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stiches works his way back into a safe position though.

Howard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stiches gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howard being controlled here, momentarily.
Howard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Howard working for submissions but it's allowed Stiches to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiches is controlling the pace.

Stiches stands up out of the half guard.
Howard throws a leg kick but Stiches sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiches fails to land with a series of punches.
Stiches throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howard.
Stiches tries to bum rush Howard with a series of wild strikes but Howard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Howard has closed the distance and engaged Stiches in a clinch.
Howard tries to land a knee to the head but Stiches blocks with his arms.
Stiches lands a shoulder strike.
Stiches lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stiches wants to stall.
Stiches avoids a wild elbow strike from Howard.
Stiches lands a damaging elbow.
Stiches missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Stiches.
Howard stalling in the clinch but Stiches improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Stiches.
Stiches blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stiches blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stiches lands an elbow inside.
Howard fails to pull guard.
Howard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Geese Howard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howard misses with a knee to the head.
Stiches managing to block the knees to the body from Howard.
Howard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stiches has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stiches lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stiches blocks it with crossed arms.
Stiches unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Howard tries to land a knee to the head but Stiches blocks with his arms.
Stiches is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mac Stiches.
I think Stiches has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Stiches!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hettie Kate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kate might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Peanuts Theme. Hettie Kate has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kate
vs
Alonso

172 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

169 cm
18
157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hettie Kate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kate takes the fight into the clinch.
Kate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ned Alonso has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kate.
Alonso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kate is pressed up against the cage. Alonso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kate down to the mat. Kate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kate clinches with his opponent.
Kate lands an elbow inside that Alonso shrugs off.
Kate gets underhooks to prevent Alonso's takedown attempt.
Hettie Kate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Alonso.
Alonso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kate.
Alonso tries for a takedown but Kate manages to get underhooks.
Alonso is trying to drag Kate to the mat but Kate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alonso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alonso's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kate lands an elbow just above Alonso 's eye.

That has opened up Ned Alonso's cut even more.
Kate connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alonso's face.
Kate with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Kate drops Alonso with a big knee straight up the middle! Alonso is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Alonso is rocked!

Kate clinches with his opponent.
Alonso is still on wobbly legs! Can Kate finish him?
Kate jerks Alonso's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Alonso drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kate goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kate because Alonso was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Hettie Kate!
Hettie Kate is the new lightweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

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

Matrix
vs
Lang

189 cm
18
232 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
232 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang connects with the punch.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matrix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang tries to bum rush Matrix with a series of wild strikes but Matrix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matrix throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matrix shoots in looking for a takedown. Lang tries to sprawl out of it but Matrix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Matrix misses.
Lang scores with a jab.

Oooooh!!! Matrix has knocked Lang down with a huge combo! Matrix steps away and waves a wobbly Lang back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Lang is rocked!
Matrix ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Lang's jaw. Lang's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Matrix does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Matrix!