TCA 9 - Bloody Weekend 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edoardo Bertolone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz has chosen Lowkey- Long Live Palestine as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bertolone
vs
Aziz

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
138 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edoardo Bertolone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kareem Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aziz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aziz thuds his right hand into Bertolone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aziz misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Aziz.
Bertolone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Bertolone does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Aziz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bertolone doesn't seem phased though.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aziz throws a shot to the body.
Bertolone slips a jab from Aziz.
Aziz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bertolone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aziz, as that shot connected.
Bertolone closes the distance and clinches up with Aziz, looking for a takedown. Bertolone pushes Aziz against the cage but Aziz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bertolone is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Bertolone or perhaps it was just good defense by Aziz which made him look bad.
Bertolone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aziz pinned against the cage. Aziz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edoardo Bertolone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aziz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aziz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bertolone under the eye.
Bertolone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bertolone shoots in but Aziz avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bertolone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aziz is not content to let Bertolone control the position.
Aziz is trying to maintain the position but Bertolone is very close to passing his half guard.
Aziz is trying is best to control the position here.

Aziz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bertolone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bertolone prevents Aziz from improving his position.
Bertolone lands strikes from half guard.
Aziz tries to roll over but Bertolone keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is holding on to half guard well.

Bertolone is working for a submission of some sort.

Aziz actively working from the bottom here.
Bertolone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bertolone drops an elbow to the side of Aziz's head.
Aziz tries to roll over but Bertolone keeps him under control.
Bertolone wants to take a breather but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bertolone trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz is looking to improve his position.
Bertolone slips a nice elbow through Aziz's hands, connecting with Aziz's forehead.
Bertolone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Bertolone there.

Aziz is rocked!

Bertolone wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aziz is in trouble now - Bertolone has advanced to mount!
Aziz is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bertolone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aziz is still in real trouble! Can Bertolone finish him?
Aziz tries to lock up and control but Bertolone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aziz seems to have recovered his senses.
Bertolone loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Aziz scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bertolone land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bertolone stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edoardo Bertolone!
During a confident post fight interview, Edoardo Bertolone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fudo Hokoyashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khoo Khoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khoo Khoo has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hokoyashi
vs
Khoo

178 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fudo Hokoyashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khoo Khoo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokoyashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Khoo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hokoyashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hokoyashi, not yet.

Khoo gets to his feet - Hokoyashi follows without any prompting.
Hokoyashi with a poor takedown

and Khoo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hokoyashi's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Khoo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hokoyashi with a poor takedown

and Khoo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fudo Hokoyashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khoo wants to stand up but Hokoyashi is controlling the position.

Khoo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hokoyashi to get to his feet.
Hokoyashi misses with a takedown attempt - Khoo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khoo blocks a head kick by Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch but Khoo moves away

and Khoo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hokoyashi!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Khoo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hokoyashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khoo landing strikes from the mount and Hokoyashi is in trouble!
Khoo looking to finish Hokoyashi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hokoyashi!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khoo lands a big elbow.
Hokoyashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Khoo has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi wants to hold on but Khoo pushes him away.

Khoo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hokoyashi has worked his arm free - good work by Hokoyashi!
Khoo looks gassed!
Hokoyashi wants to control but Khoo postures up.
Khoo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hokoyashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khoo.
You can see the frustration on Hokoyashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hokoyashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khoo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khoo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Khoo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khoo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hokoyashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hokoyashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hokoyashi lands with a kick to the temple. Khoo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hokoyashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Khoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khoo.
Khoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hokoyashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hokoyashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khoo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khoo advances position into side control!
Hokoyashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hokoyashi is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khoo trying to mount his opponent but Hokoyashi defends it.
Hokoyashi is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hokoyashi wants to control but Khoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Khoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khoo Khoo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hokoyashi shoots in for a double leg but Khoo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters circling a little - Hokoyashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hokoyashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khoo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi wants to clinch

and Khoo counters with a shoot takedown. Hokoyashi fights it but they end up in guard.
Hokoyashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hokoyashi working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khoo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hokoyashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Khoo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hokoyashi!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fudo Hokoyashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khoo is breathing heavily.
Khoo looking to finish with strikes here!
Khoo Khoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khoo throws some wild stikes that Hokoyashi manages to avoid easily.
Khoo avoids the attempt from Hokoyashi to control.
Hokoyashi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Khoo lands a big shot there that rocks Hokoyashi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hokoyashi can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Khoo.
Hokoyashi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hokoyashi wants to control but Khoo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khoo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hokoyashi is now in Khoo's guard. A big mistake from Khoo there, giving up the dominant position!
Khoo trying to strike off his back.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of digs.
Hokoyashi is in close to Khoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khoo trying to strike off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hokoyashi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hokoyashi is working Khoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hokoyashi is looking to work some ground and pound but Khoo has wrist control.
Khoo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hokoyashi won't allow Khoo to sweep him here.
Hokoyashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hokoyashi scoring with some ground and pound.
Khoo wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hokoyashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khoo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hokoyashi cracks Khoo with a solid left hand.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hokoyashi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hokoyashi stands up over Khoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hokoyashi stands up over Khoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Hokoyashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hokoyashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hokoyashi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hokoyashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khoo striking off his back but it's not causing Hokoyashi any problems.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hokoyashi won't allow Khoo to sweep him here.
Hokoyashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hokoyashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khoo's head.
Hokoyashi with a nice head shot there.
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 Fudo Hokoyashi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hokoyashi looks for a takedown but Khoo sprawls well.
Hokoyashi looks for a takedown but Khoo sprawls well.
Khoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Crunch! Hokoyashi slams his shin into Khoo's torso.
Hokoyashi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fudo Hokoyashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch

so Khoo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Khoo stands and steps away. Hokoyashi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A solid body kick from Hokoyashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hokoyashi tries to clinch up.
Khoo avoids the head kick by Hokoyashi.
Hokoyashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khoo.

Khoo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hokoyashi to the ground. Khoo is now in Hokoyashi's guard.
Khoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khoo scoring with some ground and pound.
Khoo throws a strike but Hokoyashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hokoyashi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hokoyashi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khoo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hokoyashi landing some decent shots from guard.
Hokoyashi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hokoyashi working some strikes from top position.
Hokoyashi stopping the sweep attempt from Khoo.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of digs.
Hokoyashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khoo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hokoyashi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hokoyashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khoo's head.
Hokoyashi is in close to Khoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hokoyashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Hokoyashi is in close to Khoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi scoring with some ground and pound.

Khoo is rocked!
Hokoyashi lands a couple of elbows.
Khoo is still in real trouble! Can Hokoyashi finish him?
Hokoyashi is in close to Khoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hokoyashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Khoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Khoo, not yet.
Khoo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Khoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hokoyashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khoo's head.
Hokoyashi landing with the ground and pound.
Hokoyashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khoo trying to strike off his back.
Khoo tries to strike from the bottom.
Hokoyashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hokoyashi is working Khoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hokoyashi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hokoyashi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hokoyashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khoo's head.
Hokoyashi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hokoyashi stands up over Khoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khoo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of elbows.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of digs.
Hokoyashi lands a couple of elbows.

Hokoyashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khoo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hokoyashi landing with the ground and pound.
Hokoyashi postures up and lands a big shot to Khoo's brow.
Khoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Khoo wants to stand up but Hokoyashi is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hokoyashi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hokoyashi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Fudo Hokoyashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hokoyashi 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fudo Hokoyashi!
After winning the bout, Fudo Hokoyashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 Xavier Morlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thore Turunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Morlin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Morlin
vs
Turunen

183 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Morlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thore Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen clobbers Morlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morlin catches Turunen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turunen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turunen doesn't seem bothered though.
Morlin tries for a takedown but Turunen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turunen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morlin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turunen counters with a three punch combo that has Morlin backing up. Morlin nods at Turunen to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Morlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Turunen misses.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morlin.
Morlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turunen as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen throws a right hand that Morlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Morlin also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Turunen as Morlin shoots in.
Turunen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morlin has time to react.
A head kick from Morlin lands but Turunen takes it in his stride.
Turunen misses with a left hand
and Morlin counters with a good, hard body kick but Turunen shrugs it off.
Morlin slips a straight right by Turunen.
Morlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Turunen. Those never looked like landing.
Morlin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morlin.
Turunen misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morlin thuds his shin into the meat of Turunen's side.
Morlin looks to land a combination but Turunen avoids it well.
Morlin dives in and grabs Turunen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turunen pushes down on Morlin's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Turunen. Those never looked like landing.
Morlin has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morlin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen misses with a few strikes there.
Morlin throws a right hand that Turunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Turunen also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Turunen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen throws a combination that misses
and Morlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morlin fails with the takedown
and Turunen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Morlin.
Morlin misses with a double jab
and Turunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turunen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morlin momentarily.
Turunen throws a combination that misses
and Morlin counters with a thumping low kick.
Turunen jabs Morlin right on the nose. Morlin blinks but takes it well.
Turunen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morlin.
Morlin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morlin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice takedown defense from Turunen. No joy for Morlin on that attempt.
Turunen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morlin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turunen really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morlin walks into a left hand.
Turunen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Morlin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morlin.
Turunen fails to land with a series of punches.
Turunen jabs Morlin right on the nose. Morlin blinks but takes it well.
Turunen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turunen misses with a double jab
and Morlin counters with a good, hard body kick but Turunen shrugs it off.
Turunen misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thore Turunen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Morlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turunen tries to avoid it but Morlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turunen to the ground. Turunen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turunen scores with a one two! Morlin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morlin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morlin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Morlin moves out of range.
Morlin moves forwards but Turunen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morlin dodges the punch combination from Turunen.
A right-left combo lands from Turunen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morlin shoots in for a takedown but Turunen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thore Turunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turunen dips to his left and cracks Morlin with an uppercut!
Turunen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen throws a combination that misses
and Morlin counters with a nice leg kick.
Turunen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morlin on the side of the head.
Turunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thore Turunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turunen misses with a few strikes there.
Turunen misses with the combination.
Turunen takes a swing at Morlin's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morlin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Morlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Morlin avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen jabs at Morlin's body.
Morlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Morlin.
Morlin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turunen defends it nicely.
Morlin staying out of range there.
Morlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turunen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morlin on the side of the head.
Morlin shoots for a takedown but Turunen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turunen misses with a lunging right hand
and Morlin counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Turunen.
Turunen swinging wildly here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Morlin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Turunen throws an off balance right hand
and Morlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turunen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turunen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morlin.
Morlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Morlin moves out of range.
Turunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turunen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morlin throws a head kick that half lands.
Turunen misses with a double jab.
Turunen misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot.
Morlin has his takedown stuffed
and Turunen counters with a series of strikes. Morlin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morlin looks for a takedown but Turunen sprawls well.
Turunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Morlin avoids them all with ease.
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.
Morlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turunen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morlin counters with a good, hard body kick but Turunen shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thore Turunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Turunen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turunen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xavier Morlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Turunen.
Turunen leaves Morlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Turunen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morlin with a poor takedown
and Turunen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Morlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turunen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turunen scores with a one two! Morlin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick from Morlin.
Morlin swinging wildly here.
Turunen avoids the head kick by Morlin.
Turunen feints a jab promting Morlin to slip. Turunen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morlin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turunen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morlin backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Turunen.
Turunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Turunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morlin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Turunen.
Turunen blocks a head kick by Morlin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turunen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Turunen thows a body shot but no joy.
Morlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turunen sprawls well. Turunen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Turunen swinging wildly here.
Morlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morlin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Turunen throws a series of punches but Morlin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turunen.
Morlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turunen as he jumps to the side.
Xavier Morlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turunen scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thore Turunen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turunen 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thore Turunen!
An out of breath Thore Turunen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crimson Tide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Tide

200 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crimson Tide!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tide gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Tide is controlling him
Smith won't allow Tide to pass to mount.
Tide throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tide wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tide.
Smith is not content to let Tide control the position.
Tide looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Tide wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tide throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to escape.
Tide missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tide stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Tide is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Tide perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tide wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.

Crimson Tide has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tide fails to land the takedown.
Tide fails with the takedown.
Tide with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Stan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crimson Tide.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tide looks gassed!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crimson Tide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tide moves out of range.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Tide on that attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tide moves out of range.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Tide darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tide is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Tide won't allow it.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Tide keeps him there for the moment.
Tide changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that Tide ducks under and follows up with a left that Tide also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tide shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tide misses with a two punch combination.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tide misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tide gets a clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Tide tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Crimson Tide will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tide is defended easily by Smith.
Tide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith tests Tide's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Tide misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crimson Tide.
Tide shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Tide keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Tide shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Tide finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to kick Tide off but Tide keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Tide looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tide trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Tide has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith tries to kick Tide off but Tide keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tide missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tide trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tide.
Tide prevents Smith from standing back up.
Tide working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tide trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Tide trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tide decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tide looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Tide fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tide avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with the combination.
Tide shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tide has a takedown stuffed.
Smith looks to land a combination but Tide avoids it well.
Tide with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a right hand that Tide ducks under and follows up with a left that Tide also avoids with ease.
Tide has a takedown stuffed.
Smith tries to bum rush Tide with a series of wild strikes but Tide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tide.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Crimson Tide will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tide can't get the takedown.
Tide has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to bum rush Tide with a series of wild strikes but Tide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tide wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
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 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to bum rush Tide with a series of wild strikes but Tide uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tide shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tide showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to kick Tide off but Tide keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tide trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Tide really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tide missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Tide drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Tide wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Crimson Tide has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Tide wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tide is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tide.
Tide missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tide wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Tide is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tide working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tide lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in trouble now - Tide has advanced to mount!
Smith trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tide landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tide trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Crimson Tide is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tide breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tide scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tide content just to control the position here.
Stan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Tide has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tide tries to control but Smith wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crimson Tide comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tide 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crimson Tide!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gouki Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sakuraba
vs
Vice

177 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gouki Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Vice!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakuraba's waist but Sakuraba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vice off to one side.
Vice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakuraba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakuraba cracks Vice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vice throws a one two combo.

It looks like Gouki Sakuraba has been cut.
Vice throws a right hand that Sakuraba ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuraba also avoids with ease.
Donk. Vice catches Sakuraba right on the button with a cross.
Sakuraba lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Bernard Vice has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vice.
Sakuraba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Vice gets a takedown into half guard.
Vice is stalling here. Sakuraba is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sakuraba has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sakuraba remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sakuraba tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Vice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vice is looking to reverse the position.
Vice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuraba tries to stand but Vice is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba taking a breather here.
Sakuraba wants to stand but Vice is controlling his arm.
Vice is trying to improve his position.
Vice manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sakuraba's best efforts.
Vice is looking to get back to full guard here but Sakuraba has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vice tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba decides to stand back up.
Sakuraba stalks Vice and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vice's face. Vice staggers backwards, shaken.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab.
Sakuraba swinging wildly here.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gouki Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuraba throws a series of strikes that have Vice backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vice shoots in for a double leg but Sakuraba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gouki Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Vice.
Vice looks gassed!
Sakuraba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakuraba lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vice.
Vice needs to keep his hands up - Sakuraba had a free shot at his head there.
Gouki Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Sakuraba both land. Nice combination.
Vice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakuraba but Sakuraba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakuraba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a two punch combination.
Sakuraba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vice circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakuraba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vice eats them both and turns towards Sakuraba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A cross from Sakuraba lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gouki Sakuraba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sakuraba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakuraba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Vice is rocked!
Sakuraba feints a jab promting Vice to slip. Sakuraba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vice is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakuraba finish him?
Vice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba connects with a jab.
Sakuraba connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sakuraba is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vice shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vice is breathing heavily.
Vice fails to land the takedown.
Sakuraba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vice's calf.
Vice seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba feints a jab promting Vice to slip. Sakuraba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sakuraba lands with a nice body punch.
Vice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakuraba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vice backs up against the cage.

That has opened up Bernard Vice's cut even more.
Sakuraba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakuraba clobbers Vice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuraba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba connects with a single shot there.
Vice on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a leg kick that knocks Vice off balance momentarily.
Sakuraba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakuraba to score with a decent uppercut.
Vice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakuraba throws a shot to the body.
Vice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sakuraba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gouki Sakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakuraba tries to bum rush Vice with a series of wild strikes but Vice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sakuraba scores with a leg kick.
Sakuraba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vice can do to turn this around?
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Sakuraba lands a jab to Vice's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sakuraba!
Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vice.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab.
Gouki Sakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakuraba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sakuraba lands a jab to Vice's midsection.
Vice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakuraba cracks Vice with an open hand slap.
Sakuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakuraba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sakuraba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba lands a body shot.
Sakuraba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakuraba works over Vice's head and body with a nice combination.
Sakuraba scores with a three punch combo!

The cut above Bernard Vice's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sakuraba swinging wildly here.
Vice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakuraba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sakuraba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vice's hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vice shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gouki Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Vice.
Sakuraba throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gouki Sakuraba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Vice avoids them all with ease.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Vice moves out of range.
Vice fails to land the takedown.
Sakuraba misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Sakuraba both land. Nice combination.
Vice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba stuffs the takedown attempt from Vice. Vice gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuraba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vice eats them both and turns towards Sakuraba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba defends it nicely.
Gouki Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Vice.
Vice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakuraba fakes the leg kick and cracks Vice in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakuraba drops Vice with a beautiful combination! Vice stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sakuraba is looking for the KO!
Sakuraba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vice momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
Sakuraba connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakuraba. That snapped Vice's head back.
Vice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakuraba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vice at a distance.
Vice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Vice moves out of range.
Sakuraba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a series of strikes that have Vice backpedaling.
Sakuraba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sakuraba duly obliges.
Sakuraba connects with a right that clearly hurt Vice. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Sakuraba proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Vice collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gouki Sakuraba!
Our winner, Gouki Sakuraba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederich Frankenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Frankenstein
vs
Vader

200 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frederich Frankenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Vader!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frankenstein scores a takedown into full mount!
Vader is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Frankenstein takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frankenstein has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vader's face.

Vader is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Frankenstein controlling from mount.
Vader wants to try and get back to his feet.
Frankenstein looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frankenstein is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vader can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frankenstein get's back to his feet.
Frankenstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vader defends it nicely.
Frankenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Frankenstein feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vader sprawling to the canvas! Vader rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Frankenstein finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vader gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frankenstein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vader is still in real trouble! Can Frankenstein finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frankenstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein won't allow Vader to get back to his feet.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
Frankenstein trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom.
Frankenstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Frederich Frankenstein has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Frankenstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frankenstein dives in and grabs Vader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vader pushes down on Frankenstein's head and hops out.
Frankenstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frankenstein somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederich Frankenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Frankenstein.
Frankenstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frederich Frankenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankenstein wants to clinch.
Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankenstein.
Vader swats away the attempt to clinch by Frankenstein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader avoids the body shot from Frankenstein.
Darth Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Vader gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frankenstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frankenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frankenstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frankenstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frankenstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frankenstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vader wants to stand and escape but Frankenstein is having none of it.
Frankenstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frankenstein throwing strikes but missing.
Vader keeping full guard, as Frankenstein tries to pass.
Vader wants to stand up but Frankenstein is controlling him.
Vader keeping full guard, as Frankenstein tries to pass.
Frankenstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Frankenstein gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frankenstein wants to clinch.
Frankenstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frederich Frankenstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Vader avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Frankenstein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Frankenstein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frankenstein postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vader looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Vader out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Frankenstein goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frederich Frankenstein!
Frederich Frankenstein 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
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Appllo Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Brantley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cage
vs
Brantley

186 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Appllo Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lukas Brantley!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brantley misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cage.
Brantley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cage takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Brantley rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cage has Brantley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brantley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brantley is pressed up against the cage. Cage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brantley down to the mat. Brantley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Appllo Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brantley. Cage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage misses with a takedown
and Brantley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cage thinking.

Brantley lands a left and a right that send Cage crashing to the mat, dazed. Brantley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Cage is rocked!

It looks like Appllo Cage has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Brantley darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage.
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cage wants to stall.
Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Brantley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brantley misses with a few strikes there.
Cage seems to have got his legs back now.
Cage drops his hands momentarily and Brantley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brantley scores with a hook to the body. Cage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brantley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brantley just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage shoots and misses
and Brantley counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Cage falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lukas Brantley!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dam comes to the cage accompanied by C R E A M By The Wu-Tang Clan. Mark Dempsey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Dam
vs
Dempsey

150 cm
28
260 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

183 cm
27
235 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Van Dam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Dam as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Van Dam.

It looks like Mark Dempsey has been cut.
No joy there for Van Dam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but Van Dam shows good takedown defense.
Brian Van Dam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey looks for a takedown but Van Dam sprawls well.
Brian Van Dam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dempsey.
No joy there for Van Dam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Dam throws a series of punches but Dempsey avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Van Dam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dam misses with a double jab.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Dam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dempsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dam.
Dempsey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Dam's waist but Van Dam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dempsey off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Dempsey crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Van Dam!
Brian Van Dam retains his heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Klingbeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Bodini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klingbeil comes to the cage accompanied by Never back down - Linkin Park. Kurt Klingbeil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Klingbeil
vs
Bodini

188 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Happy Pills
[GTI] Divine Clothing (FREE SPONSORS FOR NOOBS)

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Klingbeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Bodini!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Klingbeil drives through with a takedown into Bodini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Klingbeil trying to control but Bodini is working from the bottom.

Klingbeil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Klingbeil is looking to work some ground and pound but Bodini has wrist control.
Bodini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Klingbeil 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klingbeil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bodini keeping moving, preventing Klingbeil from controlling successfully.
Klingbeil controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klingbeil passes Bodini's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodini trying to control from the bottom.

Klingbeil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bodini is looking to control Klingbeil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bodini avoid being mounted?
Bodini is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Klingbeil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bodini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klingbeil.
Bodini wants to get back to his feet.

Klingbeil seems to be looking for submissions.

Klingbeil is looking for a kimura here.
Klingbeil controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klingbeil is working for a submission of some sort.
Bodini is looking to escape.
Bodini is looking to control Klingbeil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bodini avoid being mounted?

Klingbeil is trying to work for a kimura but Bodini is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodini wants to improve his position but Klingbeil is controlling well.

Klingbeil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Klingbeil controlling the pace.
Bodini trying to hold on to Klingbeil's head to control him but Klingbeil postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klingbeil with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Klingbeil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Klingbeil dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No joy there for Bodini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bodini fails to land with a series of punches.

Bodini gets the takedown into side control.
Klingbeil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bodini's best efforts.
Bodini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klingbeil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bodini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Klingbeil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klingbeil tries to get to full guard but Bodini has control of the leg.
Bodini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klingbeil is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bodini connects with a nice short shot to Klingbeil's temple.

Klingbeil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klingbeil gets back to full guard.
Bodini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bodini cracks Klingbeil with a solid left hand.

Klingbeil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bodini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Klingbeil 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.
Klingbeil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bodini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodini is looking to work some ground and pound but Klingbeil has wrist control.
Bodini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bodini works over Klingbeil with some ground and pound from guard.
Bodini trying to control but Klingbeil is working from the bottom.
Bodini preventing the sweep.
Bodini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Bodini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bodini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Klingbeil looking for a sweep. Not yet Klingbeil, not yet.
Kurt Klingbeil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bodini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bodini won't allow Klingbeil to sweep him here.

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

Klingbeil is looking for a triangle but Bodini pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodini landing with the ground and pound.
Bodini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bodini wants to pass the guard but Klingbeil is keeping the position.
Bodini makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Klingbeil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bodini postures up and lands a big shot to Klingbeil's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bodini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bodini trying to control but Klingbeil is working from the bottom.
Bodini lands a couple of digs.

Klingbeil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodini trying to control but Klingbeil is working from the bottom.
Bodini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klingbeil is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bodini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Klingbeil's head.
Bodini trying to control but Klingbeil is working from the bottom.
Bodini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klingbeil kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Klingbeil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bodini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bodini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bodini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klingbeil is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Bodini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Klingbeil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Klingbeil closes the distance and pushes Bodini back into the cage.

Klingbeil turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Klingbeil tries for a kimura but Bodini is defending well.
Bodini gets back to half guard.
Bodini wants to get back to full guard.
Klingbeil uses his free foot to push down on Bodini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bodini.
Klingbeil working Bodini over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klingbeil landing shots from mount.
Klingbeil unloads with some shots from mount but Bodini bucks and avoids them well.
Bodini is working to get back to half guard.

Klingbeil has hold of Bodini's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bodini manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bodini avoids a series of strikes thrown by Klingbeil.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Klingbeil goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bodini turns into him and now he's in Klingbeil's guard.
Bodini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klingbeil is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klingbeil keeping moving, preventing Bodini from controlling successfully.

Klingbeil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bodini is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bodini trying to control but Klingbeil is working from the bottom.
Bodini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klingbeil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Klingbeil is pressing down on Bodini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bodini stands up out of Klingbeil's guard for a moment - Klingbeil manages to land a nice upkick.

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

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

Klingbeil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klingbeil trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bodini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bodini with a nice head shot there.
Klingbeil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bodini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Klingbeil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bodini is aware though and is defending well.
Bodini is in close to Klingbeil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bodini is working Klingbeil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bodini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klingbeil wants to sweep but no luck.
Bodini with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Klingbeil 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodini landing some decent shots from guard.
Bodini passes Klingbeil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Klingbeil is looking for a sweep. Bodini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klingbeil is not content to let Bodini control the position.
Klingbeil won't allow Bodini to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bodini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bodini is trying to control the action in half guard but Klingbeil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Klingbeil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bodini pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bodini working Klingbeil over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bodini connects with a nice short shot to Klingbeil's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kurt Klingbeil.
I think Klingbeil 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Klingbeil!
Kurt Klingbeil gave a mention to Happy Pills in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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