Valhalla 3: Sydney PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Yergali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agapito Hampaslupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Yergali
vs
Hampaslupa

193 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Yergali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agapito Hampaslupa!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yergali takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Adam Yergali has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampaslupa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hampaslupa lands a head kick. Yergali smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Hampaslupa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Agapito Hampaslupa!
After the fight, Agapito Hampaslupa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trip Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hammer
vs
Siwon

150 cm
27
161 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

179 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Trip Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Siwon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siwon is doing well to control the position and prevent Hammer from advancing to side control.
Hammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siwon defending well though.

Hammer is working for a kimura but Siwon is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammer works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Siwon turns into him and now he's in Hammer's guard.
Siwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siwon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Siwon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Siwon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siwon looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Siwon is retaining full guard.
Siwon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siwon keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siwon is on top in guard.
Hammer really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Siwon wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Siwon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammer controlling the position.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Hammer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Hammer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Siwon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Siwon!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Siwon from controlling successfully.

Siwon has gone for a leg lock! Hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Siwon's guard.
Hammer postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Siwon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Trip Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hammer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Siwon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hammer is in Siwon's guard.

Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siwon is keeping the position for now.
Hammer throws an elbow that misses. Siwon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer's guard. Nice move by Siwon!
Siwon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Siwon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siwon manages to get himself to full guard.

Siwon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hammer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Siwon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hammer has Siwon in his guard.
Siwon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siwon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siwon looking to pass the guard.
Siwon trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Siwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Choi Siwon was stalling too much, according to the referee.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon trying to hold on to Hammer's head to control him but Hammer postures up.
Siwon controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siwon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammer throwing shots but Siwon is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siwon defends it well.
Hammer throws a strike but Siwon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Siwon trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Trip Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Siwon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Siwon blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trip Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Siwon!
Siwon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siwon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hammer punching from mount but Siwon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Siwon regains half guard.

Siwon looking for submissions off his back.

Siwon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.

Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Siwon keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Siwon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siwon is doing well to control the position and prevent Hammer from advancing to side control.
Siwon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Siwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Siwon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer passes into half guard.

Siwon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammer.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Siwon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon is pressing down on Hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trip Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer won't allow Siwon to sweep him here.
Hammer throws an elbow that misses. Siwon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer's guard. Nice move by Siwon!
Choi Siwon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siwon wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.

Siwon has gone for a leg lock! Hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Siwon's guard.
Hammer trying to control but Siwon is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trip Hammer.
Well Hammer 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trip Hammer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Maniche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janek Kochanowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kochanowski
vs
Maniche

178 cm
29
165 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

176 cm
27
156 lbs
14 - 19 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Maniche!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski tries to clinch but Maniche is having none of it.
Kochanowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maniche tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maniche throws a jab when Kochanowski was well out of range.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maniche.

It looks like Sam Maniche has been cut.
Maniche throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kochanowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Maniche off the cage and back into range.
Maniche throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Maniche throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Kochanowski throws a lazy right hand but Maniche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maniche tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Kochanowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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

Maniche is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski throws a nice looking combination but Maniche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maniche is looking to slow Kochanowski down with leg kicks.
Maniche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochanowski.
A big left from Kochanowski misses.
Maniche misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniche scores with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kochanowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maniche.
Maniche walks into a stiff left hand from Kochanowski.
Maniche scores with a leg kick.
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut. Maniche saw that one coming.
Maniche thumps Kochanowski with a low kick.
Maniche misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Maniche avoids it easily.
Maniche looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kochanowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maniche lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Kochanowski misses.
Maniche keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maniche rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kochanowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maniche moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochanowski lands a jab.
Maniche throws a right and a left that Kochanowski avoids nicely.
Maniche throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski checks a low kick from Maniche.
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Maniche catches Kochanowski right on the button with a cross.
Maniche defending well as Kochanowski loads up on a big left hand.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Maniche ducks under and follows up with a left that Maniche also avoids with ease.
Maniche scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kochanowski throws out a powerful jab.
Kochanowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Maniche circles away and keeps his distance.
Kochanowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maniche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski cracks Maniche with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kochanowski lands with a hook. Maniche tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maniche scores with a jab. Kochanowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maniche looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
Kochanowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maniche dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kochanowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maniche swinging wildly here.
Maniche looks gassed!
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maniche takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maniche throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Maniche circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniche lands a nice hook to Kochanowski's body. Kochanowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski looks to land a left hand but Maniche moved out of range nicely.
Maniche misses with the combination.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick but Maniche moved away.
Kochanowski loads up on a big right hand but Maniche slips the punch.
Kochanowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maniche fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maniche misses the jab.
Maniche misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Maniche avoids it well.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but Maniche is having none of it.

Kochanowski closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janek Kochanowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Maniche's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kochanowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maniche works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Maniche. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochanowski misses with a double jab
and Maniche counters with a good low kick that Kochanowski was not able to check.
Kochanowski misses with a straight left.
Maniche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kochanowski.
Kochanowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maniche manages to avoid it.
Maniche takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maniche fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kochanowski cracks Maniche with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maniche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
That kick from Maniche tenderised Kochanowski's leg. Kochanowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maniche throws a right hand that Kochanowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kochanowski also avoids with ease.
Maniche is breathing heavily.
Maniche slips a straight right by Kochanowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski catches Maniche with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kochanowski throws a leg kick but Maniche moved away.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maniche lands a jab-cross combination.
Maniche checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maniche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maniches jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maniche.
Maniche fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Maniche scores with a four punch combination!
Kochanowski jabs Maniche right on the nose. Maniche blinks but takes it well.

Kochanowski darts in and clinches Maniche up against the cage.
Kochanowski tries to circle away but Maniche has him pinned against the cage.

Maniche breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kochanowski. Maniche does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maniche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maniche misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski wants to clinch.
Maniche scores with a jab to the body.
Janek Kochanowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Maniche throws a combination that misses
and Kochanowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maniche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maniche dodges the punch combination from Kochanowski.
Maniche looks to land a left hand but Kochanowski moved out of range nicely.
Kochanowski misses with a hook
and Maniche counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kochanowski thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski works over Maniche's head and body with a nice combination.
Maniche chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maniche connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maniche fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maniche lands with a nice combination. Kochanowski backs away looking to recover.
Maniche lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Maniche.
Kochanowski misses with a few strikes there.
Kochanowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Kochanowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maniche doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Maniche. Those never looked like landing.
Maniche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochanowski thuds his right hand into Maniche's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maniche has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kochanowski throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maniche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Maniche.
Kochanowski throws a hook to the side of Maniche's head but Maniche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kochanowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maniche's hands.
Maniche lands a head kick. Kochanowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maniche with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kochanowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Maniche throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maniche misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kochanowski misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Kochanowski.
Nice uppercut there from Maniche.
Kochanowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kochanowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maniche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sam Maniche will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Maniche's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Maniche misses with a series of wild punches.
Maniche throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski throws a lazy right hand but Maniche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maniche takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kochanowski misses with a two punch combination.
Maniche avoids the body shot from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maniche.
Kochanowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maniche counters with a three punch combo that has Kochanowski backing up. Kochanowski nods at Maniche to acknowledge the strikes.
Kochanowski misses the jab.
Kochanowski misses the shot to the body.
Kochanowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maniche circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Kochanowski misses.
A lazy left from Kochanowski finds it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniche stalks Kochanowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kochanowski's face. Kochanowski staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kochanowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maniche misses with a series of wild punches.
Maniche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kochanowski. That did some damage!
Kochanowski tries to clinch but Maniche moves out of range.
Kochanowski works over Maniche's head and body with a nice combination.
Good exchange - Maniche coming out on top.
Kochanowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maniche.
Maniche has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kochanowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maniche throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kochanowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maniche takes a swing at Kochanowski's ribcage but misses.
Maniche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maniche misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochanowski scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Maniche moves out of range.
Maniche misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochanowski cracks Maniche with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Kochanowski misses.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maniche.
Maniche throws a right hand that Kochanowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kochanowski also avoids with ease.
Maniche has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maniche.

Kochanowski pushes Maniche up against the cage in a clinch.
Kochanowski tries to circle away but Maniche has him pinned against the cage.

Maniche breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kochanowski throws an overhand right that lands on Maniche's shoulder, as Maniche tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but Maniche keeps it at a distance.
Kochanowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maniche.
Maniche will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maniche throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Maniche misses with a few strikes there.
Maniche fails to land with a series of punches.

Kochanowski clinches up with Maniche and pushes him back against the cage.
Kochanowski tries to break free but Maniche pushes him back against the cage.

Maniche breaks the clinch.
Maniche ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maniche was well out of range. Poor timing from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Maniche is out of range.
Maniche avoids the body shot from Kochanowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maniche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kochanowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
Maniche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maniche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maniche falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kochanowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maniche looks to land a combination. Kochanowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Maniche is avoiding it.
Maniche takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maniche chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maniche throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maniche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kochanowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Janek Kochanowski.
Well Kochanowski 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janek Kochanowski!
Janek Kochanowski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [SOLD OUT] XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! $20 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen RATM -Killing in the name as his entrance music. 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.

McStar
vs
Green

180 cm
25
198 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

188 cm
24
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Green!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McStar shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McStar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green moves in looking to clinch but McStar pushes him off.
Green wants to clinch up but McStar keeps it at a distance.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green moves in looking to clinch but McStar pushes him off.
Green closes the distance looking to clinch
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Brandon Green has been cut.
McStar circles away from the clinch attempt.
McStar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie McStar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStar circles away from the clinch attempt
and McStar counters with a straight right hand.
Green darts in trying to clinch

and McStar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McStar thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head.
McStar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Green defending well though.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McStar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McStar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green is not content to let McStar control the position.
McStar misses with a head shot. Green uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar won't allow Green to sweep him here.
McStar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McStar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStar throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McStar keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McStar lands a decent shot there.
McStar trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

McStar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
McStar shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Green leaves McStar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McStar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green tries to clinch up
and McStar counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Green as McStar shoots in.
McStar sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McStar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Green's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McStar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Green to the ground. McStar is now in Green's guard.

Green is rocked!
McStar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green is still in real trouble! Can McStar finish him?
McStar throws a big right hand that misses.
Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McStar controls the pace.
McStar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McStar 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.
McStar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McStar arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Green's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robbie McStar!
Robbie McStar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [SOLD OUT] XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! $20, into his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanito Cottenfifther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oblaks
vs
Cottenfifther

180 cm
28
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

177 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juanito Cottenfifther!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottenfifther digs a good hook to Oblaks's body.
Nice sprawl there from Cottenfifther as Oblaks shoots in.

Cottenfifther dives in and scores a takedown into Oblaks's guard.
Cottenfifther loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cottenfifther sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cottenfifther connects with a couple of short punches.

Oblaks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cottenfifther gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cottenfifther throws a big right hand that misses.
Cottenfifther missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cottenfifther advances to half guard.
Cottenfifther missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cottenfifther is trying to control the action in half guard but Oblaks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oblaks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cottenfifther.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottenfifther throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Oblaks to regain full guard.
Cottenfifther won't allow Oblaks to sweep him here.
Cottenfifther trying to control but Oblaks is working from the bottom.
Oblaks looking for a sweep. Not yet Oblaks, not yet.
Cottenfifther working some strikes from top position.
Cottenfifther postures up and lands a big shot to Oblaks's brow.

Oblaks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cottenfifther defends it easily.
Cottenfifther makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cottenfifther throws a big right hand that misses.
Oblaks has momentary wrist control but Cottenfifther slips an elbow through the middle.
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!

Oblaks looking for a guillotine here but Cottenfifther defends easily.
Cottenfifther is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks keeping full guard, as Cottenfifther tries to pass.
Cottenfifther working some strikes from top position.
Cottenfifther throwing strikes but missing.
Oblaks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cottenfifther.

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

Oblaks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cottenfifther cracks Oblaks with a solid left hand.

Oblaks working for submissions but it's allowed Cottenfifther to get to half guard.
Cottenfifther lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottenfifther not doing much here.
Oblaks tries to roll over but Cottenfifther keeps him under control.
Well, if Cottenfifther is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cottenfifther working Oblaks over with strikes.
Oblaks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oblaks.
Cottenfifther throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oblaks working a defensive guard but Cottenfifther passes into half guard.
Cottenfifther seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oblaks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottenfifther working Oblaks over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oblaks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oblaks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oblaks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cottenfifther keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oblaks's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cottenfifther trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cottenfifther lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cottenfifther postures up.
Cottenfifther distracts Oblaks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cottenfifther working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oblaks's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cottenfifther pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oblaks is keeping the position for now.
Cottenfifther slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Oblaks working for a triangle but Cottenfifther defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cottenfifther works the jab nicely.
Oblaks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cottenfifther but Cottenfifther pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Cottenfifther shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cottenfifther showed some decent athleticism there.
Oblaks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cottenfifther.
Cottenfifther throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cottenfifther seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottenfifther content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cottenfifther seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cottenfifther with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oblaks is not content to let Cottenfifther control the position.
Cottenfifther drops an elbow to the side of Oblaks's head.
Oblaks has his hands clasped together around Cottenfifther's back. He's all about the action.
Oblaks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cottenfifther scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cottenfifther scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottenfifther prevents Oblaks from standing back up.
Oblaks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cottenfifther is nestled in close to Oblaks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oblaks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cottenfifther scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Oblaks is rocked!
Cottenfifther winds up and cracks Oblaks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Oblaks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cottenfifther throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oblaks seems to have got his legs back now.
Cottenfifther slips a nice elbow through Oblaks's hands, connecting with Oblaks's forehead.
Cottenfifther not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oblaks has hold of Cottenfifther's hands but Cottenfifther slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oblaks is trying to control but can't.
Cottenfifther lands strikes from half guard.
Cottenfifther is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cottenfifther wants to pass the guard but Oblaks is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cottenfifther there.
Oblaks wants to control but Cottenfifther is keeping busy.
Cottenfifther scores with a big shot! Oblaks's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Oblaks! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juanito Cottenfifther!
An intense looking Juanito Cottenfifther took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Frank and Beans baby, Frank and Beans.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Susanin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Winchester
vs
Susanin

197 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

205 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Susanin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winchester shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Winchester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Susanin is just riding it out for now. Winchester eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Winchester!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Ponting could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ned Alonso's chin.

Ponting
vs
Alonso

170 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

169 cm
20
157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Ponting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponting scores with a jab. Alonso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Ponting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Alonso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Alonso breaks the clinch.
Ponting swats away the attempt to clinch by Alonso.
Ponting closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Ned Alonso has been cut.
Alonso tries to clinch up.
Alonso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ponting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ponting throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Ponting misses its intended target.
Ponting will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alonso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alonso doesn't manage to clinch there - Ponting circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponting throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Alonso moves into the clinch.

Alonso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponting shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alonso throws a combination that misses
and Ponting counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso tries to clinch up.
Ponting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alonso.
Alonso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ponting sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alonso somewhat.
Alonso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ponting circles away quickly and effectively.
Ponting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alonso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ponting scores with a three punch combo!
Alonso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alonso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ponting counters with a stiff right hand.
Alonso tries to clinch up.
Alonso doesn't manage to clinch there - Ponting circles away.
Ponting connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Ponting does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alonso circles away quickly and effectively.
Ponting scores with a three punch combo!
A combination from Ponting does no damage.

Alonso closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alonso is looking to break free of the clinch but Ponting has double underhooks.
Ponting is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Alonso breaks from the clinch.
Ponting throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ponting lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alonso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ponting throws a nice looking combination but Alonso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alonso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alonso wants to clinch
enabling Ponting to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Ponting, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Alonso closes the distance and pushes Ponting back into the cage.
Alonso tries to break free but Ponting pushes him back against the cage.
Ponting wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ponting digs a right hand underneath Alonso's ribcage. Alonso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ponting working hard to break the clinch.
Ponting prevents Alonso from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ponting.
Ponting lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alonso backwards.
Alonso can't get the takedown.
Ricky Ponting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Alonso.
Alonso is trying to break the clinch but Ponting has him pressed against the cage.
Ponting has had enough of the clinch but Alonso keeps him there for the moment.

Ponting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ponting swinging wildly here.
Ponting dodges the punch combination from Alonso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alonso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ponting counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ponting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alonso.
Alonso misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Alonso both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting lands a body shot.
Alonso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ponting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alonso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alonso tries for a takedown but Ponting circles away easily
and Ponting counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ponting ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ponting throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alonso on the side of the head.
Ponting tries to bum rush Alonso with a series of wild strikes but Alonso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Ponting, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ponting dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Alonso's cut.
That's time! Ponting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alonso darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ponting avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alonso.
Ponting regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alonso.
Alonso is looking to work some ground and pound but Ponting has wrist control.
Alonso distracts Ponting with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Alonso stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ponting throws up his legs and catches Alonso in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Alonso tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ponting! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Ponting!
Ricky Ponting very nearly forgot to thank [SOLD OUT] XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! $20 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuo Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammy Married Sokojuice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Sokojuice has chosen DEATH - Spirit Crusher as his entrance music. 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.

Watanabe
vs
Married Sokojuice

191 cm
31
250 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

186 cm
24
236 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Katsuo Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grammy Married Sokojuice!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokojuice cracks Watanabe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Katsuo Watanabe has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watanabe.
Watanabe misses with a two punch combination.
Sokojuice leaves Watanabe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sokojuice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watanabe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Watanabe, as that shot connected.

Sokojuice manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Watanabe on his heels. He'll look to pass Watanabe's guard now, I'm sure.
Sokojuice wants to stand but Watanabe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sokojuice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokojuice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokojuice sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Watanabe is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sokojuice frees his head nicely. Oh but Watanabe has switched to an armbar! Sokojuice is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Katsuo Watanabe!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bitis Gabonica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinesa Cali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabonica kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reptile by Skrillex. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gabonica
vs
Cali

198 cm
23
300 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
294 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bitis Gabonica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kinesa Cali!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Gabonica there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cali throws a body punch but Gabonica moves out of range.
Cali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gabonica.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cali looks gassed!
Gabonica pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Gabonica looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cali!

Gabonica looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cali is in a horrible position here. Gabonica smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Kinesa Cali has been cut.
Gabonica lands a big shot there that rocks Cali but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gabonica pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

The cut above Kinesa Cali's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gabonica lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Cali! Gabonica sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Cali and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bitis Gabonica!
Bitis Gabonica very nearly forgot to thank [SOLD OUT] XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! $20 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noah Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Ho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fou Rthihovsky's chin.

Ho
vs
Rthihovsky

170 cm
23
140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

165 cm
25
135 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho throws a looping overhand right but Rthihovsky ducks down to avoid it.
Rthihovsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ho is out of range and Rthihovsky settles back down.
Rthihovsky misses the shot to the body.

Rthihovsky feints and as Ho raises his hands in defense, Rthihovsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Rthihovsky from controlling successfully.

Ho working for a triangle but Rthihovsky defends it easily.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rthihovsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rthihovsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky trying to move into half guard but instead Ho has managed to sweep!
Ho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rthihovsky is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rthihovsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rthihovsky is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho is trying to maintain the position but Rthihovsky is very close to passing his half guard.

Rthihovsky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ho is trying to maintain the position but Rthihovsky is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is taking a breather. Ho 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.
Rthihovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Rthihovsky is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ho is controlling Rthihovsky's trapped leg to prevent Rthihovsky from advancing to side control.
Ho moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
Rthihovsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ho kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rthihovsky distracts Ho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Ho looking for a guillotine here but Rthihovsky defends easily.
Rthihovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Ho has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fou Rthihovsky dominated that round.
That's time! Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rthihovsky defending well as Ho loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Ho misses.
Ho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rthihovsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ho's sensitive parts.
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Ho shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ho showed some decent athleticism there.
Rthihovsky is looking to control Ho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rthihovsky avoid being mounted?
Rthihovsky gets back to full guard.
Ho throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rthihovsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rthihovsky keeping moving, preventing Ho from controlling successfully.
Fou Rthihovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rthihovsky keeping full guard, as Ho tries to pass.
Ho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Rthihovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho is looking to work some ground and pound but Rthihovsky has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rthihovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ho throws a big elbow that misses.
Rthihovsky is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ho scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rthihovsky tries to avoid it but Ho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rthihovsky to the ground. Rthihovsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho misses with a hook. Rthihovsky ducked under it nicely.
Rthihovsky cracks the inside of Ho's front leg.
Rthihovsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.

Rthihovsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rthihovsky working away.
Ho tries to buck Rthihovsky off but Rthihovsky is having none of it.
Rthihovsky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ho to see if he's OK.
Rthihovsky controls the position.
Ho managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rthihovsky is looking to take a break and control but Ho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho parries the strikes from Rthihovsky easily there. Rthihovsky is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ho to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rthihovsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rthihovsky throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ho is looking to reverse the position.
Ho wants to control but Rthihovsky postures up.
Rthihovsky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fou Rthihovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rthihovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ho fails to pull guard.
Ho has had enough of the clinch but Rthihovsky keeps him there for the moment.
Rthihovsky tries to throw a body punch but Ho avoids it by throwing Rthihovsky back against the cage.

Ho turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ho working away.
Rthihovsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Ho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rthihovsky is trying to control Ho's posture but Ho avoids it.
Ho tries to advance to mount but Rthihovsky denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rthihovsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ho working the ground and pound but Rthihovsky is defending the strikes.
Ho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rthihovsky sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rthihovsky is trying to control Ho's posture but Ho avoids it.
Rthihovsky is looking for a sweep.

Ho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ho is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rthihovsky reverses the position - he's now on top in Ho's guard.
Rthihovsky works over Ho with some ground and pound from guard.
Rthihovsky postures up.
Rthihovsky trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Ho trying to keep a closed guard but Rthihovsky is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho keeping full guard, as Rthihovsky tries to pass.
Rthihovsky postures up in Ho's guard and throws a big left but Ho blocks it.
Rthihovsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rthihovsky throwing strikes but missing.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rthihovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rthihovsky postures up and lands a big shot to Ho's brow.
Rthihovsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Rthihovsky stays in close to Ho's body and controls the position.
Rthihovsky wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fou Rthihovsky really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ho fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rthihovsky is defended easily by Ho.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rthihovsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rthihovsky dodges the punch combination from Ho.

Rthihovsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rthihovsky thows a huge punch but Ho dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho trying to control here.
Rthihovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working.
Rthihovsky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rthihovsky tries to pass to full mount but Ho defends it.
Rthihovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rthihovsky trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rthihovsky throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely.
Ho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ho.
Rthihovsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Rthihovsky throws an elbow that misses. Ho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rthihovsky's guard. Nice move by Ho!
Rthihovsky is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rthihovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rthihovsky wants to pass the guard but Ho is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer.
Rthihovsky controlling the action here.

Ho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rthihovsky passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rthihovsky is landing with some decent strikes but Ho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fou Rthihovsky dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rthihovsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ho thinking.
Rthihovsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ho.
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho misses with a wild combination.

Ho scores a takedown into full mount!
Rthihovsky regains half guard.
Rthihovsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rthihovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rthihovsky holds on and takes a little breather.
Ho throwing strikes but missing.
Rthihovsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rthihovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rthihovsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Ho throws an elbow that misses. Rthihovsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ho's guard. Nice move by Rthihovsky!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rthihovsky trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ho wants to control but Rthihovsky passes easily into half guard.
Rthihovsky misses with a head shot. Ho uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky postures up.
Rthihovsky advances to half guard.
Rthihovsky drops an elbow to the side of Ho's head.
Rthihovsky is taking a breather. Ho 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.
Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rthihovsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rthihovsky works his way into side control.
Rthihovsky is putting a hurting on Ho here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rthihovsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working.
Ho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rthihovsky's best efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rthihovsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rthihovsky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fou Rthihovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rthihovsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fou Rthihovsky! Fou Rthihovsky retains his bantamweight title!
Fou Rthihovsky decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.