TCA 17 - Black Cat PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuhiko Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Coffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tanaka
vs
Coffey

172 cm
21
142 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

168 cm
27
138 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazuhiko Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willy Coffey!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coffey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Coffey rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coffey jumps guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Kazuhiko Tanaka has been cut.

Coffey breaks the clinch.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Coffey is avoiding it.

Coffey drives through and clinches with Tanaka against the cage.

Coffey pulls guard effortlessly.
Tanaka wants to stand but Coffey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tanaka wants to stand and escape but instead Coffey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Coffey wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.
Tanaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Coffey is proving a slippery customer.
Coffey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coffey throws a big elbow that misses.
Coffey trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coffey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coffey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Coffey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coffey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coffey working some strikes from top position.
Tanaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coffey trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coffey on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffey throwing strikes but missing.
Coffey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coffey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coffey postures up and lands a big shot to Tanaka's brow.

Coffey gets to his feet. Tanaka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Coffey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Coffey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coffey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coffey postures up in Tanaka's guard and throws a big left but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coffey manages to get himself to full guard.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Tanaka wanted to stand there but Coffey had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coffey seems keen to control Tanaka's posture.
Coffey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coffey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coffey drops an elbow to the side of Tanaka's head.
Coffey lands with a punch from half guard.

Coffey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffey throws a quick inside leg kick.

Coffey closes the distance and pushes Tanaka back into the cage.
Coffey presses Tanaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Tanaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coffey lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coffey is keeping busy.
A short right from Coffey on the inside.
Coffey lands an uppercut.

Coffey pulls Tanaka into guard.
Coffey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coffey landing strikes from the mount and Tanaka is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Coffey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuhiko Tanaka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Coffey clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka tries to break free but Coffey pushes him back against the cage.
Coffey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Coffey wants the takedown. Tanaka is fighting it off but Coffey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tanaka's guard against the cage.
Coffey distracts Tanaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Coffey from controlling successfully.
Coffey postures up in Tanaka's guard and throws a big left but Tanaka blocks it.
Coffey throwing strikes but missing.
Coffey prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Coffey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coffey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coffey throwing strikes but missing.
Coffey advances to half guard.

Coffey decides to return to a standing position.
No luck for Tanaka with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka misses with a head kick.
Coffey dives in and grabs Tanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanaka pushes down on Coffey's head and hops out.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Coffey is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Coffey or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanaka which made him look bad.
Kazuhiko Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coffey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Coffey moves into the clinch.

Coffey jumps into guard, dragging Tanaka to the mat.

Coffey kicks Tanaka off and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from Tanaka misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coffey tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coffey gets a clinch.

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

Coffey scores with a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coffey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coffey lands a couple of digs.
Coffey is looking to work some ground and pound but Tanaka has wrist control.
Coffey cracks Tanaka with a solid left hand.
Coffey is pushing down on Tanaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Coffey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coffey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coffey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanaka defending well though.
Coffey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coffey working the ground and pound effectively.
Coffey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coffey breaks from Tanaka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Coffey landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coffey lands with some strikes.
Coffey punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Coffey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coffey with good strikes from the mount here!
Coffey with good strikes from the mount here!

Tanaka is rocked!
Coffey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coffey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Tanaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coffey has control of Tanaka's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tanaka regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tanaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Coffey lands a big shot there that rocks Tanaka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Coffey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Coffey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tanaka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Coffey working Tanaka over with strikes here.
Coffey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coffey lands a big shot there that rocks Tanaka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Coffey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tanaka has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Coffey postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tanaka in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tanaka to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Coffey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

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

Voetzool
vs
Bodini

177 cm
25
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henk Voetzool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Bodini!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voetzool scores with a one two! Bodini had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Alberto Bodini has been cut.

Voetzool moves into range and clinches up with Bodini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voetzool is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voetzool lands an elbow just above Bodini 's eye.
Voetzool lands a damaging elbow.
Voetzool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bodini up against the cage.
Voetzool lands with a left to the head.
Bodini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Voetzool fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Voetzool moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodini wants a takedown.
Voetzool connects with a knee to the head.
Voetzool crunches a lovely knee into Bodini's ribcage.
Bodini goes for a takedown attempt but Voetzool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henk Voetzool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Bodini.

Bodini gets tackled into the cage by Voetzool. Voetzool maintains the clinch.
Voetzool connects with a knee to the head.
Voetzool lands a damaging elbow.
Voetzool lands a shoulder strike.
Bodini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Voetzool breaks from the clinch.
Voetzool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bodini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Voetzool darts in and clinches Bodini up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voetzool gets underhooks to prevent Bodini's takedown attempt.
Voetzool lands a knee to the body.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool lands an elbow that stopped Bodini in his tracks for a moment.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Voetzool.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bodini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Voetzool lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool lands an elbow that stopped Bodini in his tracks for a moment.
Voetzool comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Voetzool moves into the clinch.
Voetzool working Bodini over with knees to the body.

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

Voetzool has managed to clinch.
Voetzool is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voetzool lands an elbow that stopped Bodini in his tracks for a moment.
Voetzool lands a right hand.
Voetzool gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Voetzool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bodini misses with a takedown attempt - Voetzool sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bodini throws a right hand that Voetzool ducks under and follows up with a left that Voetzool also avoids with ease.

Voetzool clinches.
Voetzool stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voetzool lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Voetzool lands a good knee to the midsection. Bodini won't want to take too many of those.
Voetzool lands a good knee to the midsection. Bodini won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bodini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Voetzool pulls his leg out and moves away.

Voetzool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henk Voetzool dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Bodini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch combination from Bodini misses.
Henk Voetzool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Voetzool takes the fight into the clinch.
Bodini takes an elbow to the temple.
Voetzool creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bodini's defenses.
Voetzool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bodini can do to turn this around?
Voetzool lands an elbow inside that Bodini shrugs off.
Voetzool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Voetzool has Bodini pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Voetzool.
Nice elbow from Voetzool.
Bodini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Voetzool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henk Voetzool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodini swinging wildly here.

Voetzool closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Voetzool.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voetzool obliges.
Voetzool lands a good knee to the midsection. Bodini won't want to take too many of those.
Bodini is breathing heavily.

Voetzool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bodini tries to keep at a distance but Voetzool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Voetzool scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voetzool lands a nice elbow.
Voetzool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bodini up against the cage.
Voetzool lands a body shot.
Henk Voetzool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Voetzool is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Voetzool for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Voetzool landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Voetzool manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Bodini gets tackled into the cage by Voetzool. Voetzool maintains the clinch.
Voetzool is leaning against Bodini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Voetzool with a knee to the head.
Voetzool creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bodini's defenses.
Voetzool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Voetzool lands a good knee to the midsection. Bodini won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Voetzool lands an elbow that stopped Bodini in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Voetzool.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voetzool landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool lands a nice knee to the body.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bodini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Voetzool.
Stalling in the clinch from Voetzool.
Voetzool lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Voetzool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voetzool lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Voetzool clinches.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henk Voetzool dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Bodini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Voetzool moves into the clinch successfully.
Voetzool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Voetzool lands a damaging elbow.
Bodini takes an elbow to the forehead.
Voetzool gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Voetzool avoiding damage.
Bodini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Voetzool after a bit of a struggle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Voetzool.
Bodini looking for a takedown.
Bodini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside that Bodini shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Voetzool.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voetzool.
Voetzool taking a breather.
Voetzool lands an elbow inside.

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

Voetzool rushes Bodini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voetzool is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voetzool unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bodini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!

Voetzool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voetzool lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bodini at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voetzool. Bodini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voetzool connects with a body shot that sends Bodini's belly button to the back.
Voetzool wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Voetzool lands the left hand.

Voetzool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Voetzool landing knees to the head.
Bodini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Voetzool landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

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

Voetzool gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Voetzool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Voetzool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Bodini. Beautiful body shot.

Voetzool has Bodini up against the cage in a clinch.
Voetzool lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Voetzool prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henk Voetzool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Bodini.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voetzool.
Bodini can't get the takedown.
Voetzool landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voetzool landing knees to the body.
Alberto Bodini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voetzool avoiding damage.

Voetzool breaks the clinch.
Henk Voetzool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voetzool lands a high kick!

Voetzool has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Voetzool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voetzool is looking to wear down Bodini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bodini throws a series of punches but Voetzool moves out of range.
Alberto Bodini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Voetzool forces Bodini back against the cage and clinches.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Henk Voetzool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Voetzool has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henk Voetzool!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edoardo Bertolone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bertolone
vs
Boon

170 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
26
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Boon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertolone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Boon counter with a right hand.

It looks like Edoardo Bertolone has been cut.
Boon scores with a one two! Bertolone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bertolone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Boon lands a stunning uppercut that sends Bertolone to the mat!

Bertolone is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Boon seems to be working for a kimura but Bertolone defends the submission attempt.

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

Boon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bertolone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Boon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bertolone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bertolone and Boon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bertolone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bertolone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Boon tries for a kimura but Bertolone is defending well.
Bertolone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bertolone wants to improve his position but Boon is controlling well.

Bertolone is defending against the submission attempts here by Boon.

Boon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boon looks gassed!
Bertolone is looking for a sweep. Boon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Boon is working for a kimura but Bertolone is defending it quite comfortably.
Bertolone is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bertolone is just riding it out for now. Boon eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bertolone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bertolone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bertolone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boon wants to pass the guard but Bertolone is keeping the position.
Bertolone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boon is one step ahead there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boon is pushing down on Bertolone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bertolone is fighting to maintain full guard but Boon has managed to sneak the leg through.

Boon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bertolone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bertolone trying to hold on to Boon's head to control him but Boon postures up.
Bertolone is pressing down on Boon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bertolone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Boon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bertolone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boon has Bertolone in his guard.
Bertolone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bertolone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bertolone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Boon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edoardo Bertolone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boon stuffs the takedown attempt from Bertolone. Bertolone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertolone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Boon counter with a right hand.
Bertolone fails with the takedown
and Boon counters with a left and a right that stings Bertolone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edoardo Bertolone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bertolone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Boon counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Bertolone!
Oh Bertolone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertolone trying to control here.
Bertolone seems to have got his legs back now.
Bertolone is pressing down on Boon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bertolone is trying to keep Boon in close.
Boon wants to pass the guard but Bertolone is keeping the position.
Boon passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Boon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bertolone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boon is breathing heavily.

Boon is trying to get an arm triangle but Bertolone is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertolone can't do much from the bottom here.

Boon has an Americana. Bertolone didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Boon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Boon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kirk Boon!
A determined Kirk Boon didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Brantley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbeard has chosen God Save the Queen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robin Godbeard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lukas Brantley's chin.

Brantley
vs
Godbeard

177 cm
26
182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lukas Brantley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godbeard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Brantley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Godbeard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brantley.
Brantley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godbeard wants to improve his position but Brantley is controlling well.
Brantley trying to control the action but Godbeard is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brantley working Godbeard over with strikes.
Godbeard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brantley.
Brantley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Godbeard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brantley is looking for a kimura but Godbeard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brantley to get the leverage.
Brantley controlling the pace.
Godbeard is trying to maintain the position but Brantley is very close to passing his half guard.
Godbeard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brantley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Godbeard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brantley.

Godbeard has one foot on Brantley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Godbeard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Godbeard dodges the punch combination from Brantley.

Brantley gets a takedown into half guard.
Godbeard is refusing to be controlled, as Brantley sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brantley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brantley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brantley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brantley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brantley breaks from Godbeard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brantley punching from mount but Godbeard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brantley lands with some strikes.
Brantley misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brantley throwing strikes here but Godbeard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brantley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brantley avoids the attempt from Godbeard to control.
Godbeard is squirming around, avoiding Brantley's attempts to control the action.
Brantley thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard is in a horrible position here. Brantley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godbeard is working to get back to half guard.
Brantley controlling the pace for now.
Brantley working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brantley thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brantley slips under a jab.
Brantley lands a slapping body shot.
Lukas Brantley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brantley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Godbeard keeps the fight on the outside.
Brantley blocks a head kick by Godbeard.
Brantley misses with a series of wild punches.
Brantley avoids a punch combination nicely.

Brantley has taken the fight to the clinch.

Brantley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Godbeard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godbeard misses with a series of wild punches.
Godbeard misses with a combination
and Brantley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Brantley gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brantley breaks from the clinch.

Brantley clinches.

Brantley breaks from the clinch.
Brantley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Godbeard throws a head kick but Brantley moves out of range.
A punch combination from Brantley misses.
Brantley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Godbeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brantley circles away quickly and effectively.
Godbeard throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godbeard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brantley throws a body punch but Godbeard moves out of range.
Brantley throws a series of punches but Godbeard moves out of range.
Brantley tries to clinch but Godbeard moves out of range.
Robin Godbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brantley feints and as Godbeard raises his hands in defense, Brantley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brantley is looking to work some ground and pound but Godbeard has wrist control.
Brantley trying to control but Godbeard is working from the bottom.
Brantley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brantley is looking to work some ground and pound but Godbeard has wrist control.
Brantley looking to pass the guard.
Brantley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brantley is looking to work some ground and pound but Godbeard has wrist control.
Brantley scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brantley wants to pass the guard but Godbeard is keeping the position.
Brantley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lukas Brantley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Godbeard is trying to keep Brantley in close.
Brantley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Godbeard's head.
Brantley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godbeard can do to turn this around?
Brantley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brantley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brantley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brantley is in close to Godbeard's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brantley wants to control from the top but Godbeard keeps moving.
Brantleyis looking to pass into half guard but Godbeard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Godbeard is in guard.
Godbeard prevents Brantley from getting back to his feet.
Godbeard wants to control from the top but Brantley keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Godbeard throws an elbow that misses. Brantley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Godbeard's guard. Nice move by Brantley!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Brantley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Brantley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Godbeard throws a head kick but Brantley moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Godbeard.
Brantley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Godbeard lands a front kick.
Brantley swats away the attempt to clinch by Godbeard.
Brantley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Godbeard. Godbeard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Godbeard gets tackled into the cage by Brantley. Brantley maintains the clinch.

Brantley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brantley misses with a body shot.
Brantley tries to clinch but Godbeard moves out of range.

Brantley cracks Godbeard with a big right hand and Godbeard goes down!

Godbeard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godbeard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Godbeard is still in real trouble! Can Brantley finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brantley throws a strike but Godbeard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Godbeard seems to have recovered his senses.

Brantley pushes Godbeard off and gets back to his feet.
Brantley slips under a jab from Godbeard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brantley. Godbeard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godbeard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brantley.
An inside leg kick from Godbeard misses.
Robin Godbeard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brantley misses the shot to the body.
Brantley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godbeard.
Godbeard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brantley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Godbeard has time to react.
Brantley cracks Godbeard with an open hand slap.
Brantley throws a series of punches but Godbeard moves out of range.
Godbeard scores with a head kick. Brantley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Godbeard.
Godbeard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Godbeard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brantley moves out of range of the body kick from Godbeard.
Nice sprawl there from Godbeard as Brantley shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brantley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brantley.
Godbeard throws a nice looking combination but Brantley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Godbeard clinches.
Godbeard has a couple of punches blocked by Brantley.

Brantley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brantley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godbeard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brantley loads up on a big right hand but Godbeard slips the punch.
Godbeard tries to clinch but Brantley moves out of range.
Godbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Godbeard tries to clinch but Brantley is having none of it.
Godbeard misses the shot to the body.
Godbeard throws a series of punches but Brantley avoids them all with ease.
Brantley misses with a two punch combination.
Godbeard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brantley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Brantley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godbeard moves in looking to clinch but Brantley pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brantley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Godbeard back to the cage. Brantley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lukas Brantley is winning the standup battle so far.

Brantley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Godbeard's half guard.
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!
Brantley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lukas Brantley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godbeard wants to control but Brantley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brantley not doing much here.
Brantley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brantley lands with a punch from half guard.
Brantley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Godbeard keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Brantley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brantley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Brantley!

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FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Leigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Leigh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Leigh
vs
Johnson

180 cm
28
178 lbs
23 - 6 - 1

165 cm
23
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Leigh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leigh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Leigh counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Leigh moves out of range.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leigh scores with a kick to the body.
Leigh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Leigh tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leigh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson looks gassed!
Leigh scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Steve Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Leigh connects with a high kick.

Leigh gets a clinch.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Leigh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leigh throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leigh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leigh is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Leigh had a free shot at his head there.

Johnson is rocked!
A good leg kick by Leigh.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Leigh finish him?
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Leigh.
Leigh circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Leigh wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryan Leigh!
Bryan Leigh retains his welterweight title!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa comes to the cage accompanied by mindshift genki sudo. Esta me Dinero acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ishikawa
vs
me Dinero

150 cm
26
147 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

185 cm
31
130 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ishikawa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinero is trying to defend but Ishikawa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ishikawa thows a huge punch but Dinero dodges it nicely.
Dinero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinero is looking to escape.
Dinero is trying to escape back to his feet but Ishikawa uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Ishikawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Dinero is defending well.
Ishikawa lands a few punches from side control.
Dinero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dinero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero is pushing Ishikawa's head away, looking to escape. Ishikawa manages to hold on to the position though.
Dinero dodges the ground and pound from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dinero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Ishikawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ishikawa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dinero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa taking a breather here.
Ishikawa advances to full mount.
Ishikawa landing shots from mount.
Ishikawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Dinero is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ishikawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dinero is still in real trouble! Can Ishikawa finish him?
Ishikawa postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dinero bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ishikawa and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Ishikawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Akira Ishikawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cristophe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rermes Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Cristophe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cristophe
vs
Gracie

168 cm
23
143 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

167 cm
29
147 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Cristophe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rermes Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristophe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Cristophe drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Cristophe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Cristophe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cristophe lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Cristophe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Cristophe to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cristophe.
Cristophe lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Cristophe scores a nice knee to the body.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cristophe is defending well.
Cristophe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cristophe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leo Cristophe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rermes Gracie.
Cristophe lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristophe lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.

It looks like Rermes Gracie has been cut.
Cristophe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cristophe landing knees to the body.
Cristophe lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Cristophe scores a nice knee to the body.
Gracie looks gassed!
Cristophe is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cristophe down to the mat. Cristophe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Cristophe instigates a clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cristophe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cristophe stalling.
Cristophe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cristophe.
Cristophe lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Cristophe trying to land knees to the body.
Cristophe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cristophe lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Rermes Gracie's cut even more.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow.
Cristophe effectively controlling the action here.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cristophe stalling.
Cristophe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Cristophe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristophe missing with knees to the body.
Cristophe scores a nice knee to the body.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie is trying to drag Cristophe to the mat but Cristophe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Cristophe.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Cristophe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cristophe crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cristophe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cristophe lands a left hand.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow.
Cristophe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cristophe scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cristophe landing knees to the body.
Cristophe lands a knee to the body.
Cristophe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cristophe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cristophe lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Cristophe.
Cristophe lands a left hand.
Cristophe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.

The cut above Rermes Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cristophe controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cristophe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Cristophe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Cristophe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rermes Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cristophe moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cristophe obliges.
Nice elbow from Cristophe.
Cristophe lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cristophe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cristophe slows down the pace here.
Cristophe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cristophe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cristophe stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristophe lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Cristophe is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cristophe.
Cristophe lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.

Rermes Gracie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cristophe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cristophe crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Cristophe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Cristophe lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leo Cristophe!
Leo Cristophe retains his bantamweight title!
Leo Cristophe decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alessandro Pittana will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cash
vs
Pittana

189 cm
22
197 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alessandro Pittana!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cash has closed the distance and engaged Pittana in a clinch.
Cash scores a nice knee to the body.
Cash with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cash leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Pittana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cash scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pittana wants to break free but Cash has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cash obliges.
Pittana looks gassed!
Cash crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
A bit of stalling here from Cash.
Cash connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pittana's face.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Cash.
Cash lands a good knee to the midsection. Pittana won't want to take too many of those.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pittana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Cash is controlling him.
Cash lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cash lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash lands a nice knee to the body.
Cash scores a nice knee to the body.
Cash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Cash.
Cash lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cash crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
Cash crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
Cash crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pittana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Cash with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cash connects with a knee to the head.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pittana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cash working Pittana over with knees to the body.
Pittana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cash obliges.
Cash is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Cash.
Cash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cash landing knees to the body.
Cash scores with a knee to the head.
Cash connects with a knee to the head.
Cash scores with a knee to the head.
Cash looking to throw knees to the head but Pittana is blocking nicely.
Cash scores with a knee to the head.
Cash keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cash stalling the fight.
Cash keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cash.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cash lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash stalls.
Cash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cash has him pressed against the cage.
Cash scores a nice knee to the body.
Pittana being controlled against the cage.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Cash.
Cash with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pittana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Cash.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Cash.
Cash is looking to clinch.
Cash tries to clinch but Pittana is having none of it.
Cash is looking to clinch but Pittana is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pittana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pittana throws a combination. Cash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cash throws a head kick that half lands.
Pittana misses with a two punch combination.
Pittana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cash.
Alessandro Pittana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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

Martin Cash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cash has taken the fight to the clinch.

Cash drops Pittana with a big knee straight up the middle! Pittana is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Pittana is rocked!

It looks like Alessandro Pittana has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pittana is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish him?

Cash gets a clinch.
Cash crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
Pittana seems to have recovered his senses.
Cash utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cash with a knee to the head.
Cash working Pittana over with knees to the body.
Cash utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cash lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cash obliges.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cash lands a nice knee to the body.
Cash utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Cash.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pittana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pittana can do to turn this around?
Cash scores with a knee to the head.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pittana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Cash.
Cash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cash lands a knee to the body.
Cash looking to throw knees to the head but Pittana is blocking nicely.
Cash tries a knee to the head but Pittana blocks it.
Cash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pittana's efforts to push away.
Pittana is trying to break free.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pittana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash misses with a knee to the head.
Cash tries to land knees in the clinch but Pittana avoids the damage to the body.
Cash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pittana's efforts to push away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash missing with knees to the body.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Cash has double underhooks.
Cash missing with knees to the body.
Cash prevents Pittana from breaking the clinch.
Cash crunches a lovely knee into Pittana's ribcage.
Cash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Pittana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martin Cash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cash taking a breather.
Cash tries a knee to the head but Pittana blocks it.
Cash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pittana tries to circle away but Cash has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash taking a breather.
Cash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pittana is trying to push Cash away but Cash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Cash is controlling the position.
Cash prevents Pittana from breaking the clinch.
Cash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pittana's efforts to push away.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Cash has double underhooks.
Cash misses with a knee strike.
Cash misses with a knee to the head.
Pittana is looking to break free of the clinch but Cash has double underhooks.
Cash controlling the action here for a moment.
Cash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pittana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pittana wants to break free but Cash has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pittana tries to circle away but Cash has him pinned against the cage.
Pittana can't break the clinch.
Cash controlling the action here for a moment.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Cash has the dominant position.
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cash has him pressed against the cage.
Cash connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pittana's face.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Cash won't allow it.
Pittana is trying to push Cash away but Cash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cash lands a good knee to the midsection. Pittana won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cash lands a nice knee to the body.
Cash using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cash avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Cash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Cash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Pittana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pittana gets tackled into the cage by Cash. Cash maintains the clinch.
Cash putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pittana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cash putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pittana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cash lands a knee to the head.
Cash working Pittana over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Cash.
Knees to the body from Cash.
Cash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cash lands a good knee to the midsection. Pittana won't want to take too many of those.
Cash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cash with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Cash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Cash is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittana working hard to break the clinch.
Cash working Pittana over with knees to the body.
Cash using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cash connects with a knee to the head.
Cash misses with a knee strike.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cash with a knee to the head.
Cash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cash tries to stall but Pittana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cash missing with knees to the body.
Cash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Pittana tries to circle away but Cash has him pinned against the cage.
Pittana avoiding damage as Cash throws knees to the body.
Pittana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pittana is trying to force a seperation but Cash has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pittana working hard to break the clinch.
Pittana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cash obliges.
Cash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pittana blocks it with crossed arms.
Cash scores a nice knee to the body.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Cash won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cash tries to land knees in the clinch but Pittana avoids the damage to the body.
Cash connects with a knee to the head.
Pittana tries to circle away but Cash has him pinned against the cage.
Cash has Pittana pressed against the cage, preventing Pittana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pittana is trying to push Cash away but Cash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cash tries a knee to the head but Pittana blocks it.
Cash keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pittana tries to break the clinch but Cash is controlling the position.
Cash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pittana.
Cash is trying to maintain a safe position but Pittana gets an underhook and turns Cash into the cage.
Cash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pittana blocks it with crossed arms.
Pittana is trying to break the clinch but Cash has him pressed against the cage.
Pittana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cash has him pressed against the cage.
Pittana can't break the clinch.
Cash keeps control of Pittana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cash has Pittana pressed against the cage.
Pittana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cash utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Pittana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pittana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alessandro Pittana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pittana paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pittana tries to bum rush Cash with a series of wild strikes but Cash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Cash rushes Pittana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pittana can't break the clinch.
Pittana has had enough of the clinch but Cash keeps him there for the moment.
Cash throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pittana wants to get back to striking at distance but Cash won't allow it.
Pittana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cash utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash lands a knee to the head.
Pittana managing to block the knees to the body from Cash.
Cash tries to land a knee to the head but Pittana blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cash wants to stall.
Cash unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martin Cash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Cash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

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

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Klingbeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Klingbeil might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Never back down - Linkin Park. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Klingbeil
vs
Simpson

188 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Klingbeil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klingbeil takes one to the chin there.
Klingbeil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simpson's waist but Simpson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klingbeil off to one side.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Klingbeil's head back.

Simpson lands a big uppercut and Klingbeil crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Klingbeil looks OK. Simpson waves Klingbeil back to his feet!

Klingbeil is rocked!

It looks like Kurt Klingbeil has been cut.
Simpson thumps Klingbeil with a low kick.
Oh Klingbeil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klingbeil fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice leg kick.
Klingbeil seems to have got his legs back now.

Simpson cracks Klingbeil with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simpson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Klingbeil to stand back up!
Klingbeil shoots and misses
and Simpson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartholomew Simpson!
After the big win, Bartholomew Simpson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.