RCS 47 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Willard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Edwards
vs
Willard

185 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

189 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Willard!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willard blocks a jab.
Willard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Willard throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Willard.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Willard sprawls well.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Willard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Willard looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Willard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Willard misses.
Willard throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
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!
Willard lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards shoots in and drives through. Willard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Willard there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willard circles away.
Henry Willard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Willard tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Willard to the ground. Willard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Willard scores with a four punch combination!
Willard misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Willard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Willard moves into range and connects with a jab.

Edwards is rocked!
Willard fakes the body blow, causing Edwards to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Edwards goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Willard!
Henry Willard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

OToole
vs
Sullivan

185 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles OToole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OToole wants it to stay on the feet.
OToole throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.

OToole darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
OToole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sullivan works his way to full guard. Good work.
OToole is fighting to break Sullivan's control of his arms but Sullivan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OToole wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OToole decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sullivan checks a low kick from OToole.

Sullivan has managed to clinch.

Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch but OToole is having none of it.
OToole throws a leg kick that is checked

and Sullivan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sullivan.
Sullivan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OToole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sullivan controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sullivan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan looking to sit in guard and control but OToole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

OToole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OToole has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but instead OToole has moved into half guard.
Sullivan trying to get back to full guard but OToole takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sullivan can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sullivan is looking to escape.
Sullivan is wriggling around trying to escape.
OToole controlling his opponent.
OToole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sullivan is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan tries to lock up and control but OToole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OToole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sullivan tries to hold on but OToole postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding OToole's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maurice Sullivan 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.

OToole throws out a powerful jab.
OToole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OToole wants it to stay on the feet.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.

Sullivan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into OToole's guard.
OToole is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.

OToole wriggles free and stands up.
OToole lands a really nice looking cross but Sullivan seems unphased.
OToole throws a head kick that misses.

Sullivan rushes OToole and presses him up against the ropes.
Sullivan controlling the action here for a moment.
Sullivan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sullivan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OToole after a bit of a struggle.
Miles OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Sullivan.
Sullivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OToole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but OToole is just out of range.
OToole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OToole misses with a takedown attempt - Sullivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miles OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole scores with a leg kick.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and OToole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OToole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
OToole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sullivan.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
OToole connects with a nice looking jab.
OToole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OToole throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
OToole misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
OToole jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OToole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by OToole.
OToole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OToole wants it to stay on the feet.
Sullivan keeps the fight on the outside.
OToole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sullivan momentarily.
Nice body punch from OToole.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the ropes. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
Sullivan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. OToole catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.
Sullivan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OToole to score with a decent uppercut.
OToole scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - OToole coming out on top.
OToole scores with a jab to the jaw.
OToole's corner calls for a 1-2. OToole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OToole misses with a left hand
and Sullivan counters with a nice low kick that buckles OToole's knee momentarily.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OToole as he avoids it easily.
OToole connects with a leg kick. Sullivan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miles OToole is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OToole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OToole pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sullivan back to the ropes. OToole follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sullivan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OToole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sullivan scrambles back to his feet.
OToole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.

Sullivan gets control of OToole's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sullivan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing OToole from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

OToole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OToole has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles OToole dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
OToole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OToole misses with a series of wild punches.
OToole looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
OToole scores with a nice head shot.
Sullivan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sullivan tries to score with a low kick but OToole moves his leg out of the way.
OToole cracks Sullivan with a good jab.
Sullivan takes one on the button.
Sullivan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OToole finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan's head.
No luck for Sullivan with that takedown attempt.
Sullivan fails to land the takedown.
Sullivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miles OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Sullivan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as OToole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
OToole misses with a wild body shot.
OToole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sullivan has his takedown stuffed

and OToole moves into the clinch.

Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OToole stalks Sullivan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sullivan's face. Sullivan staggers backwards, shaken.
OToole slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
OToole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sullivan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OToole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but OToole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OToole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
OToole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sullivan. That did some damage!
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
OToole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sullivan's hands.

Sullivan is rocked!
Sullivan takes one on the button.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can OToole finish him?
Sullivan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! OToole gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sullivan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles OToole!
After the big win, Miles OToole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Fergerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turd Fergerson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enrique Volkov's chin.

Fergerson
vs
Volkov

172 cm
20
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
28
177 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Turd Fergerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fergerson.
Fergerson throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Turd Fergerson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fergerson avoids the head kick by Volkov.

Volkov lands a big head kick that sends Fergerson tumbling to the mat! Volkov takes a step backwards and waves Fergerson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fergerson is rocked!
Volkov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Fergerson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Volkov follows Fergerson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Volkov!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ros Ludovic (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.

Diaz
vs
Ludovic

177 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
28
177 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ros Ludovic!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ludovic eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ludovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.

Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
You can see the frustration on Ludovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz working the ground and pound.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.

Diaz swings around for an armbar but Ludovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diaz's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Ludovic from standing up.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludovic is one step ahead there.
Ludovic wants to stand and escape but instead Diaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz passes into half guard.
Diaz controlling the pace.

Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ludovic is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ludovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Diaz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ludovic to stand up.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ludovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ludovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot.

Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Ludovic is keeping him busy.

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

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ludovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz is trying to control. Ludovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Diaz is looking for a kimura here.

Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Diaz is working for an americana but Ludovic has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Diaz was thinking about the submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ludovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.

Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz won't allow Ludovic to get back to his feet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Ludovic keeps moving.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Ludovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ludovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ludovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diaz is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz controls Ludovic momentarily but Ludovic frees himself.
Ludovic wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Diaz passes Ludovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz is controlling the pace.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ludovic defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Ludovic defends the submission attempt.
Diaz wants to control but Ludovic is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Ludovic is defending the position.
Ludovic tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Ludovic is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz is trying to control. Ludovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nick Diaz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ludovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Ludovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Ludovic misses.
Ludovic falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ludovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ludovic keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz 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!

Ludovic wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Ludovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ludovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Ludovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Ludovic's guard.
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control but Ludovic is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ludovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Ludovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.

Ludovic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Ludovic avoids it well.
Ludovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ludovic quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Ludovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz throwing shots but Ludovic is blocking nicely.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Ludovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is working for a kimura but Ludovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ludovic is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ludovic defending well though.
Nick Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic is in trouble now - Diaz has advanced to mount!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ludovic is looking to escape.
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz moves to back control.
Ludovic prevents Diaz from getting a body triangle.
Ros Ludovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Diaz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon James (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 Devon James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Smith
vs
James

172 cm
29
172 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

183 cm
22
179 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a wild combination.
Devon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by James.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

James takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has James pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devon James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
James lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.

James has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.

James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a wild combination.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James working a defensive guard here.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Devon James hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devon James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith preventing the sweep.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to escape the mount but James keeps good control and instead manages to take Smith's back.

Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.

Smith manages to escape to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James misses with a hook.
James misses the shot to the body.
Smith slips under a jab from James.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

James darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James misses with an uppercut.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James blocks the body kick.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.

James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
James fails to take his opponent's back.
Devon James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

James working for a guillotine from mount but Smith is in no mood to give up.
James tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James blocks Smith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon James!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Meat Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Smoke the Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shield
vs
Smith

175 cm
19
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
163 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meat Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shield misses with a wild body shot.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith tries to clinch but Shield moves out of range.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Shield's shoulder, as Shield tries to avoid the shot.
Shield fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Shield to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shield tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Shield tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Shield was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination. Shield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Shield sees coming a mile off.
Smith looks to land a combination but Shield avoids it well.
Smith throws a series of punches but Shield moves out of range.
Shield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Shield as Smith shoots in.
Meat Shield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
No joy there for Shield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a head kick. Shield tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shield wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Shield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shield.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Shield.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shield lands a nice looking body shot.
Shield is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith checks a low kick from Shield.
Smith misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Shield.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Shield with a jab.
Meat Shield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shield tries a head kick but it misses.
Shield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shield throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Shield tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Shield misses.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Shield works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a push kick but Shield slaps the foot to one side.
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 Meat Shield will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Shield misses with a combination

and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shield's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shield trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Smith stands up from Shield's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shield, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Smith manages to break the clinch.

Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shield to the mat! Shield manages to get full guard.
Shield doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Shield, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Shield against the ropes but Shield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shield thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Shield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shield scores with a body shot.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Shield avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smith - the referee stops the clock and Shield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smith. Shield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shield closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Shield trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Shield is stalling in the full guard.
Smith has Shield pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meat Shield has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Shield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shield as he avoids it easily.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shield eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shield throws a head kick that misses.
Smith feints a jab promting Shield to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!

Shield gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a right and a left that Shield avoids nicely.
Shield stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Shield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shield throws a lazy head kick
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shield motions for Smith to come forward. Shield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Shield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meat Shield is winning the standup battle so far.
Shield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Shield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shield moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shield misses with a combination

and Smith moves into the clinch.
Shield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Shield cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Shield jabs at Smith's body.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Shield misses.
Shield blocks a head kick by Smith.

Smith drives through and clinches with Shield against the ropes.

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

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shield's half guard.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shield is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith not doing much here.
Shield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

Smith stands up out of the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks for a takedown but Shield sprawls well.
Shield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shield cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a head kick that Shield semi-blocks.
Sloppy strikes from Shield. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Wufie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muad Dib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wufie comes into the arena with Beg Waves blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Wufie
vs
Dib

166 cm
19
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
21
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Wufie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muad Dib!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wufie misses with a series of wild punches.
Wufie throws a nice inside leg kick.

Dib shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dib showed some decent athleticism there.
Wufie is looking to improve his position.
Wufie moves into full guard.
Dib working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wufie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dib.
Wufie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wufie keeping moving, preventing Dib from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dib throws a big right hand that misses.
Dib chips away with some ground and pound.
Dib trying to control the position from guard on top but Wufie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dib is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dib might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wufie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dib stopping the sweep attempt from Wufie.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Muad Dib.
Wufie looks to clinch

and Dib counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wufie tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dib makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dib stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wufie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wufie 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dib looking to pass the guard.

Dib 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.
Wufie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dib on the ground.
Wufie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dib has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dib lands a couple of elbows.
Dib pushing down on Wufie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wufie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wufie trying to control from the bottom.
Wufie is staying active underneath Dib, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Dib seems to be working for a kimura but Wufie defends the submission attempt.
Wufie is looking to improve his position.
Wufie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wufie gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wufie keeping full guard, as Dib tries to pass.

Wufie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dib won't allow Wufie to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dib pushes down on Wufie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dib seems to be working for a kimura but Wufie defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muad Dib 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.

Wufie misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wufie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wufie.
Wufie tries to clinch up.

Dib drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dib passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wufie tries to bench press Dib off him but Dib keeps the position.

Dib is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wufie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dib works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wufie tries to improve position but can't.
Wufie is working hard here to advance position.
Dib trying to control the action but Wufie is working from the bottom.

Dib has hold of Wufie's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wufie seems comfortable defending it but Dib has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wufie is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wufie is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dib couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muad Dib!

C
A

C
B

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Is My Game (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 Bjj Is My Game was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rizzo Jr
vs
Is My Game

170 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

176 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Rizzo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjj Is My Game!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Is My Game takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Is My Game with a poor takedown

and Rizzo Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rizzo Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr lands an elbow inside that Is My Game shrugs off.

It looks like Bjj Is My Game has been cut.
Rizzo Jr lands an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo Jr.

Is My Game is rocked!
Rizzo Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Is My Game is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo Jr finish him?

That has opened up Bjj Is My Game's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo Jr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Is My Game with a big uppercut! Is My Game tries to clinch up but Rizzo Jr pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Is My Game to the mat! Is My Game covers up and Rizzo Jr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Rizzo Jr!
A very excited looking Frank Rizzo Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatelli comes to the ring accompanied by I Sell Comics - Courage My Love. Vera has chosen You are just a JOKE! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Donatelli
vs
Vera

188 cm
28
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Donatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatelli throws a head kick but Vera moves out of range.
Vera throws a body kick that misses.
Donatelli fails in his attempt to clinch.

Vera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vera trying to stall but Donatelli improves his position.

Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Donatelli closes the distance and pushes Vera back into the ropes.
Donatelli keeps control of Vera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donatelli is defending well for now.
Vera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donatelli.

Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donatelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donatelli somewhat.
Donatelli wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Vera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donatelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.

Donatelli forces Vera back against the ropes and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Vera manages to break the clinch.

Donatelli looking to score a takedown here. Vera is defending well but Donatelli drives through and ends up in Vera's guard.
Donatelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donatelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donatelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera looking to control.
Vera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vera wants to stand but Donatelli is controlling the position.

Kirk Donatelli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Donatelli is looking to clinch but Vera is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vera clinches up against the ropes.
Vera keeps control of Donatelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vera tries to land knees in the clinch but Donatelli avoids the damage to the body.
Vera misses with some punches.

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

Donatelli drives through and clinches with Vera against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vera breaks the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vera enables Donatelli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vera is pulling down on Donatelli's head. It's preventing any offense from Donatelli, at least for the moment.
Donatelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Donatelli stands and steps away. Vera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Donatelli fails with the takedown.
Donatelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera misses with the combination.
Vera throws a body punch but Donatelli moves out of range.
Vera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Vera clinches up against the ropes.
Donatelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Vera backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vera.
Vera misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera misses with a punch on the inside.
Vera tries to break free but Donatelli pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Vera fails to land.
Vera wants to stall.
Donatelli lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donatelli jumps guard but Vera turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Donatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera blocks a body shot from Donatelli.

Vera breaks the clinch.
Donatelli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vera avoids it really well and circles away.
Donatelli looks for a takedown but Vera sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vera.
Donatelli blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kid Vera 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.

Donatelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vera closes the distance and clinches.
Vera wants to break free but Donatelli has control.
Donatelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vera walks away with a smile on his face. Donatelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donatelli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vera pinned against the ropes. Vera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Donatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donatelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Donatelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kid Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vera!

It looks like Kirk Donatelli has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vera, right into the meat.
Vera swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera looks to land a combination but Donatelli avoids it well.
Vera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Vera rushes Donatelli and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vera breaks from the clinch.
Vera throws a left and a right that both miss

and Donatelli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Donatelli is trying to control the action in half guard but Vera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vera tries to roll over but Donatelli keeps him under control.
Donatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working.
Donatelli is controlling the pace.

Donatelli seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donatelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donatelli wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Donatelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.

Kirk Donatelli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vera throws a series of punches but Donatelli moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Donatelli duly obliges.
Vera keeps the fight on the outside.

Vera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donatelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Vera.
Donatelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vera.
Vera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vera is trying to force a seperation but Donatelli has the dominant position.

Vera manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Vera.
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!
Donatelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vera's waist but Vera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatelli off to one side.
Donatelli tries for a takedown but Vera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Vera drops Donatelli with a right and a left! Vera comes rushing in but Donatelli regains his composure and manages to keep Vera in guard.

Donatelli is rocked!
Vera trying to control but Donatelli is working from the bottom.
Oh Donatelli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera passes into half guard.

Vera stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Vera moves into range and clinches up with Donatelli.
Donatelli seems to have got his legs back now.

Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donatelli.
Vera misses with a double jab

and Donatelli moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donatelli has him pressed against the ropes.
Vera lands a shoulder strike.

Donatelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vera circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirk Donatelli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vera closes the distance and pushes Donatelli back into the ropes.
Vera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vera misses with a knee strike.

Vera manages to break the clinch.
Vera blocks a low kick nicely.
Donatelli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vera slaps away a takedown attempt from Donatelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Vera misses.

Vera clinches up against the ropes.
Donatelli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vera smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Donatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vera moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Donatelli tries for a takedown but Vera manages to get underhooks.
Vera wants to get back to striking at distance but Donatelli won't allow it.
Donatelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Donatelli fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vera.

Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirk Donatelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Donatelli moves out of range easily.
Vera throws a head kick but Donatelli moves out of range.
Donatelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vera swivels and escapes.
Donatelli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kid Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kid Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera swinging wildly here.
Vera stuffs the takedown attempt from Donatelli. Donatelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Vera slaps away a takedown attempt from Donatelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donatelli misses with a takedown attempt
and Vera counters with a good low kick that Donatelli was not able to check.

Vera gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vera moves into range and clinches up with Donatelli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vera moves into the clinch.
Donatelli misses with a knee strike.
Vera lands with a light punch inside.
Kid Vera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donatelli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vera smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a head kick that Donatelli semi-blocks.
Kid Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Vera takes the fight into the clinch.
Donatelli is trying to pull guard but Vera has him pressed against the ropes.
Vera is trying to force a seperation but Donatelli has the dominant position.
Vera can't find room to land a body shot as Donatelli controls the action.

Donatelli ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Donatelli no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vera wants to control from the top but Donatelli keeps moving.
Kirk Donatelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Donatelli is looking for a triangle but Vera pushes his legs off easily.
Donatelli doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kid Vera.

Vera moves into the clinch.
Donatelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Donatelli missing with knees to the body.
Vera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera effectively controlling the action here.
Donatelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vera 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Vera!
A less than humble Kid Vera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

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