BFT-75 - TWO Tourney Final PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Double Rainbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Ibragimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gasan Ibragimov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rainbow
vs
Ibragimov

175 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

176 cm
27
155 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Double Rainbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gasan Ibragimov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rainbow.

Rainbow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Rainbow 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.

Rainbow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rainbow tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibragimov is retaining full guard.

Rainbow drops back looking for a leg! Ibragimov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibragimov manages to kick Rainbow off! Rainbow jumps back into Ibragimov's guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rainbow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rainbow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rainbow prevents Ibragimov from getting back to his feet.

Rainbow 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.

Rainbow drops back looking for a leg! Ibragimov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibragimov manages to kick Rainbow off! Rainbow jumps back into Ibragimov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rainbow drops back looking for a leg! Ibragimov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibragimov manages to kick Rainbow off! Rainbow jumps back into Ibragimov's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rainbow drops back looking for a leg! Ibragimov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibragimov manages to kick Rainbow off! Rainbow jumps back into Ibragimov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Rainbow 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.
Rainbow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibragimov's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rainbow is working for a kimura but Ibragimov is defending it quite comfortably.

Rainbow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Rainbow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rainbow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibragimov as he jumps to the side.

Ibragimov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ibragimov showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like Ibragimov is going to stand back up.

Rainbow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rainbow looking for submissions off his back.

Rainbow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rainbow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainbow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Ibragimov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rainbow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibragimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rainbow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ibragimov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ibragimov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rainbow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ibragimov defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ibragimov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rainbow has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ibragimov is looking to defend but Rainbow has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ibragimov! Rainbow pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ibragimov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Double Rainbow!
Our winner, Double Rainbow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Aata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aata has chosen If you Wanty Blood You Got It by AC/DC as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Thomas
vs
Aata

173 cm
27
177 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

194 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Charlie Wang's Monkey Cult Styles

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Aata!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robert Aata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aata shoots and misses

and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aata defends it well.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aata's head.

Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas 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.
Aata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Aata blocks nicely.
Aata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas is working Aata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thomas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aata is proving hard to escape from.
Thomas cracks Aata with a solid left hand.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Aata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thomas 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aata wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aata is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Aata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Aata!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Aata is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas pulls Aata in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aata has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.

Thomas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aata rolls with it to try and escape but Thomas cranks on the arm and Aata is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Thomas!
Michael Thomas made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Monkey Cult Styles in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobbertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reko De Souza Da Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Souza Da Lima has chosen Deekline and Wizard - All Your Love as his entrance music. Reko De Souza Da Lima has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Bobbertson's chin.

Bobbertson
vs
De Souza Da Lima

206 cm
29
264 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

210 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Bobbertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reko De Souza Da Lima!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza Da Lima tries to clinch there but Bobbertson circles away.

De Souza Da Lima steps into range and cracks Bobbertson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bobbertson flops backwards and De Souza Da Lima dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like Bobby Bobbertson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza Da Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Souza Da Lima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobbertson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobby Bobbertson!
A victorious Bobby Bobbertson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haral Dir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cook
vs
Dir

185 cm
28
216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

181 cm
29
205 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

MMA ANIMAL

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Haral Dir!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook moves in looking to clinch but Dir pushes him off.
Cook looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dir is fending him off so far but Cook persists. Nope, Dir circles away and we're back to standing.

Dir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cook to the mat! Cook manages to get full guard.
Cook trying to control the position.
Cook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dir is controlling him.
Dir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Dir from controlling successfully.
Dir throws a big right hand that misses.
Dir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dir pushing down on Cook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cook is not content to let Dir control the position.
Dir is thwarting Cook's attempts to control the position.
Cook has hold of Dir's hands but Dir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dir is working away from the top position though.
Dir is controlling the pace.
Dir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cook looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dir.
Dir wants to pass the guard but Cook is defending well.
Cook taking some punishment here, with Dir in his half guard.
Dir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dir is trying to control. Cook wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dir working Cook over with strikes.
Dir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Cook looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Dir slips a nice elbow through Cook's hands, connecting with Cook's forehead.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Dir drops an elbow to the side of Cook's head.
Dir winds up and cracks Cook with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cook is staying active underneath Dir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dir works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dir creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cook takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cook manages to get back to half guard.
Cook tries to roll over but Dir keeps him under control.
Dir not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cook is refusing to be controlled, as Dir sits in half guard.
Dir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Cook actively working from the bottom here.
Cook trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cook tries to hold on but Dir postures up.
Dir looking to control but Cook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dir breaks from Cook's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dir with shots to the head and body - Cook looks very uncomfortable down there.

Cook is rocked!

It looks like Chris Cook has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dir's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haral Dir!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manu Vatuvei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedo Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manu Vatuvei has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vatuvei
vs
Bear

180 cm
27
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

185 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Manu Vatuvei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedo Bear!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear tries to bum rush Vatuvei with a series of wild strikes but Vatuvei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bear has managed to clinch.
Vatuvei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bear gets underhooks to prevent Vatuvei's takedown attempt.

Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear is looking to clinch.

Bear clinches up against the cage.
Vatuvei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Vatuvei. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bear manages to break the clinch.

Bear fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vatuvei, pushing him back against the cage.

Bear breaks the clinch.
Vatuvei tries for a takedown but Bear circles away easily
and Bear connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatuvei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bear counters with a two punch combo.

Bear moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatuvei wants a takedown.

Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bear jabs Vatuvei to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Vatuvei shoots in and bounces Bear off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vatuvei stops Bear from standing up.

Bear wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Vatuvei misses with a takedown attempt
and Bear counters with a series of strikes. Vatuvei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vatuvei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bear throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vatuvei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bear is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bear paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Bear. That snapped Vatuvei's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bear prevents the takedown attempt.

Bear breaks the clinch.
Vatuvei misses with a takedown attempt
and Bear counters with a two punch combo.
Bear lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vatuvei takes one on the button.
Bear digs a good body shot into Vatuvei's ribs.
Vatuvei shoots and misses
and Bear counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei misses with a takedown attempt
and Bear counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vatuvei doesn't seem bothered though.
Bear thuds a left hand into Vatuvei's body.
Pedo Bear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - Bear scores with a four punch combination!
Bear is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vatuvei rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear tries to clinch there but Vatuvei circles away.
Bear looks to land a combination but Vatuvei avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedo Bear dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bear checks a leg kick.
Vatuvei with a poor takedown
and Bear counters with a left and a right that stings Vatuvei.
Vatuvei misses with a takedown
and Bear counters with a two punch combo.
Vatuvei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bear counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Vatuvei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear lands a nice shot to the body.
Bear fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatuvei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bear lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear throws a nice looking combination but Vatuvei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manu Vatuvei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear throws a combination. Vatuvei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bear cracks Vatuvei with an open hand slap.
Vatuvei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bear counters with a nice body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bear. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bear moves in looking to clinch but Vatuvei pushes him off.
Vatuvei misses with a takedown
and Bear counters with a series of strikes. Vatuvei will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bear swinging wildly here.
Bear swings for the body but Vatuvei moves out of range.
Bear dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bear finds it's way through Vatuvei's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vatuvei circles away quickly and effectively.
Vatuvei misses with a takedown

and Bear holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Bear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vatuvei circles away quickly and effectively.
Bear sizes up Vatuvei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bear throws a series of punches but Vatuvei moves out of range.
Bear throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Vatuvei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bear counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vatuvei misses with a takedown
and Bear counters with a left and a right that stings Vatuvei.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bear!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Vatuvei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vatuvei tries for a takedown but Bear circles away easily
and Bear counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedo Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Bear.

Bear clinches up against the cage.
Bear is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Bear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bear with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vatuvei has his takedown stuffed
and Bear counters with a series of strikes. Vatuvei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bear misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatuvei walks into a jab.
Pedo Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatuvei with a poor takedown
and Vatuvei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Vatuvei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bear lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vatuvei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bear.
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Bear thuds a left hand into Vatuvei's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei misses with a takedown
and Vatuvei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vatuvei shoots in for a takedown but Bear shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear is looking to clinch.
Vatuvei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vatuvei circles away quickly and effectively.

Bear clinches up with Vatuvei and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear catches Vatuvei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vatuvei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vatuvei fails with the takedown.
Vatuvei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vatuvei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatuvei goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bear prevents it.
Manu Vatuvei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vatuvei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Bear breaks the clinch.
Bear throws a series of punches but Vatuvei moves out of range.
Vatuvei fails with the takedown
and Bear counters with a series of strikes. Vatuvei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pedo Bear seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear lands with a right hand.
Pedo Bear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Bear moves into the clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedo Bear!
Pedo Bear seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laguna Lunaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lunaris comes to the cage accompanied by Slash - Watch This. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jay McGrady was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Lunaris
vs
McGrady

170 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
221 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Laguna Lunaris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunaris is looking to clinch but McGrady is avoiding it.
Lunaris blocks the body kick.
McGrady throws a body punch but Lunaris moves out of range.
Lunaris wants to clinch up but McGrady keeps it at a distance.
McGrady tries to bum rush Lunaris with a series of wild strikes but Lunaris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lunaris tries to clinch but McGrady is having none of it.
McGrady throws a chopping leg kick but Lunaris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lunaris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGrady throws out the jab.
Lunaris tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGrady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGrady misses with an uppercut. Lunaris saw that one coming.
McGrady connects with a jab.
Lunaris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGrady paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lunaris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGrady, pushing him back against the cage.
McGrady struggles to land a body shot inside as Lunaris controls his hands.
McGrady avoids a wild elbow strike from Lunaris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady trying to stall but Lunaris improves his position.
Lunaris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lunaris lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Jay McGrady has been cut.
Lunaris prevents a body shot from McGrady.
McGrady takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGrady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGrady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lunaris misses with an elbow strike.
McGrady blocks the elbow strike.
Lunaris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lunaris throws an elbow but misses.
Lunaris throws an elbow but it misses.
Lunaris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGrady's defenses.

That has opened up Jay McGrady's cut even more.
McGrady throws a head punch that misses.
McGrady misses with a body punch.
McGrady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lunaris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lunaris misses with a knee to the head.
Lunaris just leaning against McGrady, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady blocks the elbow strike.
McGrady avoids a wild elbow strike from Lunaris.
McGrady tries to break free but Lunaris pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrady avoids the elbow strike from Lunaris, against the cage.
Lunaris blocking some punches.
McGrady blocks an elbow strike from Lunaris.
McGrady lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lunaris throws an elbow but misses.
McGrady is trying to break free.
McGrady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lunariss head.
A short left from McGrady.
McGrady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGrady as Lunaris tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lunaris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGrady's defenses.
McGrady wants to stall.
McGrady working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lunaris to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McGrady fails to land.
McGrady scores with a shot to the side of Lunaris's head.
McGrady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lunaris misses with an elbow strike.
McGrady blocks the elbow strike.
McGrady blocks an elbow strike from Lunaris.
Lunaris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lunaris lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Jay McGrady's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Laguna Lunaris!
Laguna Lunaris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun BDown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaur Gubiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

BDown
vs
Gubiev

185 cm
27
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

150 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shogun BDown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zaur Gubiev!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gubiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BDown.
Gubiev throws a hook to the side of BDown's head but BDown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BDown misses with a kick to the body.
Gubiev looks to land a left hand but BDown moved out of range nicely.
Gubiev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by BDown.
No luck for Gubiev with that takedown attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gubiev has eaten all the pies!
BDown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gubiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? BDown is fending him off so far but Gubiev persists. Nope, BDown circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Gubiev misses the target.

BDown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from BDown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BDown lands a shoulder strike.
BDown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
BDown scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gubiev wants a takedown.
Shogun BDown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaur Gubiev.

BDown drops Gubiev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gubiev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Gubiev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BDown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gubiev is still on wobbly legs! Can BDown finish him?
Gubiev seems to have recovered his senses.
BDown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from BDown as the two fighters clinch.
Gubiev looks gassed!
BDown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BDown slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from BDown.
BDown pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Gubiev out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shogun BDown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Dry County. Numa has chosen Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Keiji Numa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

de Souza
vs
Numa

183 cm
26
177 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

169 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Numa thuds his shin into the meat of de Souza's side.
de Souza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Numa misses with a jab, cross combination.
de Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Numa manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Numa misses
and de Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Numa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Numa fails with the takedown.
de Souza misses the jab.
de Souza avoids the head kick by Numa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Numa. That's going to slow de Souza down.
Numa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Numa misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Numa misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from de Souza.
Numa misses with a few strikes there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

de Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Numa or perhaps it was just good defense by de Souza which made him look bad.
Numa lands a really nice looking cross but de Souza seems unphased.
Numa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - de Souza coming out on top.
Numa swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from de Souza misses the target.
de Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Numa.
Numa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has de Souza pinned against the cage. de Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Numa.
Numa with a lazy takedown attempt
and de Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Numa throws a head kick that misses
and de Souza counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
de Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
de Souza missing with a left hand there. Numa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Numa throws a low kick but it's checked well by de Souza.
Numa throws the kick towards the body but de Souza avoids it.
de Souza scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Numa but Numa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Numa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Numa swinging wildly here.
de Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Numa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Numa throws a head kick that misses.
de Souza misses with a straight right.
de Souza 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.

de Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Numa, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
de Souza tries to work over Numa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Numa is looking to break free of the clinch but de Souza has double underhooks.
de Souza tries to land knees in the clinch but Numa avoids the damage to the body.

de Souza is trying to trip Numa. He has hold of a leg but Numa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. de Souza persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Numa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from de Souza.
Numa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
de Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
de Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Numa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Numa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from de Souza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
de Souza throws a strike but Numa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
de Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet de Souza, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numa throwing strikes from guard but de Souza blocks nicely.
de Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Numa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago de Souza dominated that round.
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.

Numa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Numa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Numa tries to bum rush de Souza with a series of wild strikes but de Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
de Souza misses with a hook. Numa ducked under it nicely.
Numa lands a front kick.
de Souza throws a leg kick but Numa moved away.
Numa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck de Souza on the side of the head.
Numa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to de Souza's calf.
Numa misses with a body shot.
de Souza motions for Numa to come forward. de Souza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Numa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thiago de Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
de Souza misses with a body shot.
Numa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Numa.
de Souza tries to land a front kick but Numa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
de Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Numa.
de Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keiji Numa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de Souza throws a leg kick but Numa sees it coming and moves out of range.
de Souza throws a shot from downtown. Numa moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Numa.
Numa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

de Souza rushes Numa and presses him up against the cage.
de Souza trying to land knees to the body.

de Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Numa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to de Souza's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keiji Numa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Numa looks to land a combination but de Souza avoids it well.
de Souza throws a shot from downtown. Numa moves away and avoids it.
Numa misses with a head kick.
de Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Numa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Numa checks a leg kick.
de Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Numa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Numa. Those never looked like landing.
Numa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
de Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Numa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and de Souza counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numa looks to land a combination. de Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
de Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Numa can pounce on him.
de Souza misses with a body kick.
Numa misses with a series of wild punches.
de Souza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Numa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
de Souza throws a push kick but Numa slaps the foot to one side.
de Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice combination there by Numa.
Numa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
de Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Numa.
de Souza misses with a hook. Numa ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
de Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Numa.
Numa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from de Souza.
Numa throws a right and a left that de Souza avoids nicely.
Numa misses with a two punch combination.
Numa tries for a takedown but de Souza circles away easily

and de Souza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thiago de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Numa.
A shot in the inside from de Souza.
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!

de Souza is trying to trip Numa. He has hold of a leg but Numa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. de Souza persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
de Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de Souza works his way into full mount!
Numa is breathing heavily.
de Souza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Numa's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago de Souza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

de Souza throws a solid leg kick but Numa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at de Souza.
de Souza misses with a leg kick.
Numa tries a head kick but it misses.

de Souza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Numa to the ground. de Souza is now in Numa's guard.
Numa looking for a sweep. Not yet Numa, not yet.
de Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
de Souza scoring with some ground and pound.
de Souza is pushing down on Numa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Numa is fighting to maintain full guard but de Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.

Numa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
de Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
de Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Numa trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Numa!
de Souza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Numa is rocked!
de Souza controlling his opponent.
Numa is still in real trouble! Can de Souza finish him?
de Souza lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Numa! de Souza sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Numa and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago de Souza!
Thiago de Souza took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to NoMeansNo - I'm an Asshole. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edwards
vs
MacArthur

180 cm
21
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

170 cm
29
185 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

MMA ANIMAL

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacArthur is able to avoid easily.
Edwards takes a swing at MacArthur's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.

MacArthur clinches with his opponent.
Edwards gets underhooks to prevent MacArthur's takedown attempt.
MacArthur wants a takedown.
MacArthur avoids the elbow strike from Edwards, against the cage.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur is pushing Edwards up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacArthur wants a takedown.
Mark Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn MacArthur.
MacArthur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacArthur jumps guard but Edwards stands there with MacArthur around his waist. MacArthur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

MacArthur is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Edwards can't fight it off and eventually MacArthur manages to take the fight to the floor. Edwards looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

MacArthur thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacArthur won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing MacArthur from controlling successfully.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacArthur on the ground.

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

Edwards is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacArthur defends well.

MacArthur gets to his feet - Edwards follows without any prompting.
MacArthur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but MacArthur persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards lands a jab to MacArthur's midsection.

MacArthur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MacArthur showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

MacArthur is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edwards has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacArthur thows a huge punch but Edwards dodges it nicely.
MacArthur throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Edwards to regain full guard.
Edwards is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.

MacArthur fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edwards sprawls well initially but MacArthur persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacArthur tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Edwards.
Edwards blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacArthur.
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacArthur is working away from the top position though.
Edwards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

MacArthur is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur is trying to work for a kimura but Edwards is defending well.
Edwards is staying active underneath MacArthur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

MacArthur decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacArthur throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. MacArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards leaves MacArthur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn MacArthur dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edwards misses the jab.
MacArthur avoids the head kick by Edwards.

MacArthur moves into the clinch.
MacArthur takes a shot to the head.
MacArthur is trying to drag Edwards to the mat but Edwards just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edwards lands with a light punch inside.
MacArthur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of MacArthur's head.
MacArthur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur has Edwards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edwards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mark Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn MacArthur.
Edwards lands a left hand.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur tries to score a body lock takedown but Edwards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edwards lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur takes an elbow to the temple.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacArthur wants to take the fight to the mat but Edwards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacArthur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Edwards breaks the clinch.
MacArthur tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edwards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mark Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacArthur at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. MacArthur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mark Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur doesn't seem bothered though.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards connects with a body shot.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and MacArthur moves out of range easily.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
Edwards connects with a nice looking jab.
Edwards is looking to wear down MacArthur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacArthur blocks the body kick.
Edwards lands a really nice looking cross but MacArthur seems unphased.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacArthur misses with a hook.
MacArthur's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on MacArthur's head and hops out.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards cracks MacArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
Edwards misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur tries to clinch up.
Shawn MacArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacArthur 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.
Edwards plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Edwards as he connects with a hook.
MacArthur shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed MacArthur's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edwards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Edwards connects with a crisp jab.
MacArthur drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacArthur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

MacArthur is rocked!
Edwards works MacArthur's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards drops MacArthur with a huge uppercut! MacArthur drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Edwards is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Edwards!
Mark Edwards spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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54%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isamu Natsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jake The Snake has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

The Snake
vs
Natsuki

185 cm
24
226 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isamu Natsuki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natsuki takes one on the button.
Natsuki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Natsuki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Natsuki takes a swing at The Snake's ribcage but misses.
Natsuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Snake's waist but The Snake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Natsuki off to one side.
The Snake tries to bum rush Natsuki with a series of wild strikes but Natsuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Snake misses with a looping right.
Natsuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Isamu Natsuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from The Snake misses.
The Snake thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Snake takes a swing at Natsuki's ribcage but misses.
The Snake walks into a stiff left hand from Natsuki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Snake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from The Snake misses.
The Snake lands a glancing blow to the side of Natsuki's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki misses with a head kick.
The Snake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Isamu Natsuki has been cut.
The Snake works the jab nicely.
Natsuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Natsuki cracks The Snake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

The Snake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Natsuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Snake keeping moving, preventing Natsuki from controlling successfully.
Natsuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Snake is keeping the position for now.
The Snake keeping moving, preventing Natsuki from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Snake is keeping the position for now.
The Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Natsuki wants to control from the top but The Snake keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Isamu Natsuki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The Snake misses with a looping right.
Natsuki tests The Snake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Snake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Natsuki misses with a straight left.
The Snake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Snake misses with a body shot.
The Snake misses with a looping left.
The Snake lands with a straight right. Natsuki didn't see that one coming.
The Snake throws a lazy right hand but Natsuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Snake takes a swing at Natsuki's ribcage but misses.
Natsuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Snake.
Natsuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Snake.
Natsuki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Snake avoids it really well and circles away.
The Snake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Natsuki throws a leg kick that misses.
The Snake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Natsuki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Natsuki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Snake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Natsuki.
The Snake misses with a wild body shot.
Jake The Snake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natsuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Natsuki catches The Snake right on the button with a cross.
The Snake lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Natsuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Snake is out of range and Natsuki settles back down.
The Snake swings for the body but Natsuki moves out of range.
The Snake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natsuki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from The Snake misses the target.
The Snake walks into a straight right hand from Natsuki.
The Snake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Natsuki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake The Snake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isamu Natsuki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big left from Natsuki misses.
The Snake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natsuki.
The Snake cracks a nice hook into Natsuki's ribs.
Natsuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Snake.
The Snake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Natsuki shoots in for a takedown but The Snake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Natsuki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Natsuki misses the shot to the body.
Natsuki fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - The Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Natsuki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Snake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Natsuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Natsuki is breathing heavily.
Natsuki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Snake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki avoids the body shot from The Snake.
Jake The Snake is winning the standup battle so far.
Natsuki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Snake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Natsuki backs up against the cage.
Natsuki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Snake.
Natsuki swings away with a body shot that misses

and The Snake counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Natsuki goes down! The Snake rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Natsuki is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!

Natsuki is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natsuki connects with a solid leg kick.
Natsuki is still on wobbly legs! Can The Snake finish him?
The Snake lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake The Snake!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake The Snake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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FIGHT
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