TCA 1 - The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Sakuraba
vs
Turunen

177 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gouki Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thore Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that Turunen avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown by Turunen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakuraba which made him look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakuraba.
Turunen shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakuraba sprawls well. He's pushed Turunen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turunen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gouki Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thore Turunen.
Turunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakuraba throws a nice looking combination but Turunen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakuraba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turunen. Turunen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sakuraba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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

Turunen has Sakuraba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Turunen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sakuraba tumbling to the mat - Turunen dives into Sakuraba's guard.
Turunen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turunen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sakuraba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turunen has Sakuraba in his guard.
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turunen trying to control the position.
Sakuraba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turunen is proving hard to escape from.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turunen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turunen wants to sweep but no luck.
Turunen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turunen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Turunen looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turunen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Turunen moves out of range.
Sakuraba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turunen.

Turunen gets a clinch.
Turunen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakuraba backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sakuraba can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turunen has clasped his hands together around Sakuraba's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turunen has knee on belly momentarily but Sakuraba bucks him off and regains half guard.
Turunen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakuraba defending well though.
Turunen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Turunen there.

It looks like Gouki Sakuraba has been cut.
Turunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turunen.
Sakuraba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turunen.
Turunen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turunen is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turunen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakuraba's head.
Turunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Sakuraba is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turunen lands a big elbow - Sakuraba is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Turunen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thore Turunen!
Thore Turunen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dejan Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Bodini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Petrovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Shot - Treba da znate. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Petrovic
vs
Bodini

186 cm
23
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dejan Petrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Bodini!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bodini trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrovic is thwarting Bodini's attempts to control the position.
Petrovic is looking to pass Bodini's guard but actually Bodini recovers to full guard.
Petrovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrovic postures up in Bodini's guard and throws a big left but Bodini blocks it.
Bodini is trying to control the position but Petrovic postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodini keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully.
Petrovic sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bodini lands with a right hand.
Petrovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bodini's waist but Bodini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrovic off to one side.
Bodini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Petrovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Petrovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petrovic is breathing heavily.
Bodini is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodini is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Petrovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Petrovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petrovic trying to control the action but Bodini is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Petrovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bodini, who protects the arm well.
Bodini is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrovic off and has taken his back!
Bodini landing with strikes.
Bodini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bodini connects with a big shot to the side of Petrovic's head.
Bodini scores with punches and elbows.

Petrovic is rocked!
Bodini lands shots to the head and Petrovic turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Bodini!
A relieved looking Alberto Bodini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Guerero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lowkey- Long Live Palestine. Leon Guerero has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Aziz
vs
Guerero

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kareem Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Guerero!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Guerero ducks down to avoid it.

Guerero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aziz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Guerero working away.
Aziz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guerero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Guerero tries for a kimura but Aziz is defending well.
Aziz tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Aziz is desperately trying to improve his position but Guerero has a good base and remains in mount.
Guerero wants to control the pace but Aziz is squirming around nicely.
Guerero is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz tries to hold on but Guerero pushes him away.
Aziz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guerero wants to control the pace but Aziz is squirming around nicely.

Guerero is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aziz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aziz!
Aziz looking to pass the guard.
Guerero is trying to keep Aziz in close.
Aziz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aziz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Guerero is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aziz, into his guard.

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

Aziz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Guerero is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aziz.
You can see the frustration on Aziz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aziz is not content to let Guerero control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Guerero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerero trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aziz tries to buck Guerero off but Guerero is having none of it.

Guerero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guerero trying to control the position but Aziz is working away.

Guerero stands up and beckons Aziz to his feet.

Guerero moves into range and clinches up with Aziz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz throws a head punch that misses.

Guerero decides to pull guard.

Guerero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aziz escapes and throws Guerero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Guerero looks gassed!

Aziz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Aziz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guerero, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerero is not content to let Aziz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guerero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aziz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guerero somewhat.
Aziz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Aziz misses its intended target.
Leon Guerero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Guerero gets a double leg takedown into Aziz's guard.
Guerero forces his way into half guard.

Guerero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aziz defends it well.
Guerero is breathing heavily.
Aziz is looking for a sweep. Guerero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz is looking to control Guerero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aziz avoid being mounted?

Guerero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aziz is just riding it out for now. Guerero eventually gives up the hold.
Aziz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aziz is trying to control the position but Guerero postures up.
Guerero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aziz keeping moving, preventing Guerero from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guerero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aziz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guerero has managed to get both his arms back between Aziz's legs - danger averted.
Guerero throwing strikes from guard but Aziz blocks nicely.

Aziz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guerero stands and throws Aziz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aziz is looking to regain half guard here but Guerero keeps moving and retains side control.
Aziz defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guerero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aziz, who protects the arm well.
Guerero working away.
Aziz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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

Aziz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Guerero is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is working hard here to advance position.

Guerero is looking for a kimura but Aziz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guerero to get the leverage.
Aziz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Aziz gets full guard.

Guerero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aziz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aziz has escaped and now he's on top!

Guerero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Guerero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Guerero needs to keep his hands up - Aziz had a free shot at his head there.
Guerero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aziz.
Aziz connects with a nice looking jab.
Guerero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aziz wants to clinch

and Guerero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guerero.
Guerero looking to pass the guard.

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

Guerero has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aziz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Guerero is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aziz pulls down on the head and he's put Guerero to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kareem Aziz!
Kareem Aziz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edoardo Bertolone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manlio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bertolone
vs
Hernandez

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edoardo Bertolone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manlio Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertolone misses with a takedown
and Hernandez counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bertolone avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bertolone misses with a takedown

and Hernandez counters with a head kick that drops Bertolone to the mat! Bertolone scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Bertolone is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertolone misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edoardo Bertolone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hernandez drops Bertolone with a beautiful combination! Bertolone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hernandez is looking for the KO!
Oh Bertolone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Edoardo Bertolone has been cut.
Manlio Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez seems to be stalking Bertolone here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Bertolone drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Manlio Hernandez!
Manlio Hernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andries Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Baumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Just Want it All. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Aldo
vs
Baumann

186 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Down Under! - Supplements (AXES)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andries Aldo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Baumann!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo avoids the body shot from Baumann.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Baumann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo .
Baumann scores with a one two! Aldo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Baumann. No joy for Aldo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andries Aldo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo is breathing heavily.

Aldo ducks straight into an uppercut from Baumann and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Aldo manages to regain guard straight away.

Aldo is rocked!

It looks like Andries Aldo has been cut.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baumann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Aldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baumann postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Aldo covers up, he's hurt! Baumann keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Baumann and the ref steps in to end the fight! Baumann can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Baumann!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Cash is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Silva
vs
Cash

188 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
197 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cash is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Cash circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Cash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Cash gets a clinch.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cash connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.

It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Cash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cash scores with a knee to the head.
Cash with a knee to the head.
Cash has Silva pushed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cash.
Cash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Come on Cash - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cash connects with a knee to the head.

Silva is rocked!
Cash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cash with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cash.
Cash with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Anderson Silva's cut is getting worse.
Cash has Silva tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Silva to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Martin Cash!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermio Piekny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maul
vs
Piekny

188 cm
25
216 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

182 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hermio Piekny!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piekny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pieknys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Hermio Piekny has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piekny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Piekny connects with a looping right hand.
Piekny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul slips a straight right by Piekny.
Piekny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Piekny throws a combination. Maul tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Darth Maul has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piekny misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Piekny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Piekny throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Piekny throws a big shot that misses.
Piekny should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Piekny misses with an uppercut.
Maul circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maul counters with a nice uppercut.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Piekny waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Maul. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Maul to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Maul is rocked!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Piekny has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maul is proving hard to escape from.
Oh Maul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piekny is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piekny won't allow Maul to get back to his feet.

Piekny gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Piekny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piekny throws a pinpoint strike between Maul's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Maul crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Piekny scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hermio Piekny!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rermes Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Urijah Faber enters the cage!

Gracie
vs
Faber

167 cm
28
147 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

175 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rermes Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Faber.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faber counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Faber.
Nice body punch from Faber.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Faber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faber misses with a low kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Faber counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rermes Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Rermes Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Faber counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Faber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Faber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faber counters with a left to the body.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Faber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Faber misses with a wild combination.

Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Faber is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
Faber can't do much from the bottom here.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Faber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Faber has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rermes Gracie!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Alejandro Solano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pittana
vs
Alejandro Solano

185 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

191 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Pittana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Alejandro Solano!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pittana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solano misses with a wild combination.
Solano misses with an uppercut
and Pittana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Juan Alejandro Solano has been cut.

Pittana drops Solano with a beautiful combination! Solano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pittana is looking for the KO!

Solano is rocked!
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!
Pittana misses with a wild combination.
Solano is still on wobbly legs! Can Pittana finish him?
Pittana throws a series of punches but Solano moves out of range.
Pittana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solano seems to have recovered his senses.
Solano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pittana circles away.
Pittana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pittana digs a good body shot into Solano's ribs.
A left and a right from Pittana both land. Nice combination.
Pittana tries to bum rush Solano with a series of wild strikes but Solano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solano dives in and grabs Pittana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pittana pushes down on Solano's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittana throws an overhand right that drops Solano like a sack of potatoes! Pittana dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Pittana!
Alessandro Pittana is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Alessandro Pittana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

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

Gracie
vs
Reality

184 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxim Reality!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reality closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reality prevents Gracie from improving his position.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reality wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie wants to control but Reality is keeping busy.
Reality prevents Gracie from improving his position.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reality is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie trying to control here.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reality.

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

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Reality is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Reality from standing up.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reality doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reality manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reality defends it easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Reality 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!
Reality distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reality won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reality lands a couple of digs.

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

Reality got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reality has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Reality 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.
Reality landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Reality is proving a slippery customer.
Reality working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Reality from standing up.
Reality throws a big right hand that misses.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reality trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Reality defends easily.
Reality lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Gracie has an active guard here but Reality has managed to pass into half guard.
Reality trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reality slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reality looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Reality's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reality is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Reality is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reality!
Reality is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie has control of Reality's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reality regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reality regains half guard.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reality is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Reality is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Reality is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reality is trying to control but can't.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reality sees it coming and defends easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reality makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reality.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reality is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reality is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Reality has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up.
Reality wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reality controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maxim Reality was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reality throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reality throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Reality loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Reality which made him look bad.
No joy there for Reality, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reality tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Reality.

Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reality is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reality moves into full guard.
Reality wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Reality is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

Gracie 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 one minute gone in the round.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reality wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.

Gracie 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.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Reality is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reality manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Reality's guard.
Reality not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reality might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie advances to half guard.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Reality is defending it quite comfortably.
Roy Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Reality has recovered full guard.
Reality not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gracie 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Reality wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reality wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reality holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reality wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Reality is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reality manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Reality's guard.
Reality is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

Gracie 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.
Reality not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Gracie!
Roy Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.