TCA 20 - Bloody Weekend 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bain Sharwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tom Green has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom Green seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Green
vs
Sharwin

198 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

195 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bain Sharwin!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Green as Sharwin shoots in.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharwin.
Sharwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Green tries to clinch there but Sharwin circles away.
Green misses with the combination.
Sharwin falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Green successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pruchasvok Nevinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Slughterdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Slughterdog has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pruchasvok Nevinski's chin.

Nevinski
vs
Slughterdog

188 cm
25
213 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pruchasvok Nevinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felix Slughterdog!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slughterdog.
Nevinski throws a series of punches but Slughterdog avoids them all with ease.
Slughterdog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slughterdog is looking to clinch.
Nevinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nevinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Slughterdog.
Slughterdog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Nevinski.
Nevinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Slughterdog.
Slughterdog moves in looking to clinch but Nevinski pushes him off.
A head kick by Nevinski misses
and Slughterdog counters with a body kick that stops Nevinski in his tracks momentarily.

Slughterdog rushes Nevinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nevinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slughterdog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nevinski connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevinski feints a jab promting Slughterdog to slip. Nevinski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slughterdog slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pruchasvok Nevinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevinski misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Nevinski. Those never looked like landing.
Slughterdog has a takedown stuffed.
Slughterdog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nevinski finds it's way round the side to connect with Slughterdog's head.
Slughterdog wants to clinch up but Nevinski keeps it at a distance.
Nevinski throws a leg kick but Slughterdog checks it.
Nevinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slughterdog swinging wildly here.
Slughterdog connects with an inside leg kick.
Slughterdog shoots in for a double leg but Nevinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pruchasvok Nevinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Slughterdog.
Slughterdog misses with a takedown attempt - Nevinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nevinski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Felix Slughterdog has been cut.
Nevinski thows a leg kick but Slughterdog checks it
and Slughterdog counters with a big head kick but Nevinski shrugs it off.
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!
Nevinski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slughterdog's head backwards.
Slughterdog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nevinski sprawls well. Nevinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slughterdog gets slowly back to his feet.
Nevinski thumps Slughterdog with a low kick.
Pruchasvok Nevinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slughterdog looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski tries to score with a low kick but Slughterdog moves his leg out of the way.
Slughterdog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slughterdog tries to move into range but Nevinski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slughterdog walks into a left hand.
Nevinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nevinski misses with a double jab.
Slughterdog wants to clinch up but Nevinski keeps it at a distance.
Nevinski clobbers Slughterdog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slughterdog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nevinski scores with a three punch combo!

Slughterdog is rocked!
Nevinski throws a body kick that misses.

Slughterdog rushes Nevinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slughterdog is trying to break the clinch but Nevinski has him pressed against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slughterdog shoots in looking for a takedown but Nevinski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slughterdog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slughterdog dodges the punch combination from Nevinski.
Slughterdog looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nevinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevinski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nevinski throws a push kick but Slughterdog slaps the foot to one side.
Nevinski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slughterdog.
Slughterdog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevinski misses with a few strikes there.
Slughterdog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nevinski pinned against the cage. Nevinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nevinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nevinski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nevinski duly obliges.
Nevinski misses with a few strikes there.
Nevinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Nevinski.
Slughterdog fails to land the takedown.
Nevinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slughterdog dodges the punch combination from Nevinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Nevinski does no damage.
A combination from Nevinski does no damage.
Nevinski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Slughterdog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Nevinski. No joy for Slughterdog on that attempt.
Nevinski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slughterdog's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slughterdog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nevinski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nevinski throws a push kick but Slughterdog slaps the foot to one side.
Slughterdog is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nevinski is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Slughterdog.
Slughterdog tries to clinch but Nevinski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pruchasvok Nevinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Slughterdog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slughterdog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nevinski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slughterdog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slughterdog is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevinski finish him?
Nevinski misses with a two punch combination.
Slughterdog seems to have recovered his senses.
Nevinski tests Slughterdog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nevinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slughterdog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nevinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slughterdog somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Nevinski.
Slughterdog tries to clinch but Nevinski moves out of range.
Nevinski with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slughterdog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nevinski.
Slughterdog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nevinski misses with a head kick.
Nevinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slughterdog lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Slughterdog. Slughterdog gets slowly back to his feet.
Pruchasvok Nevinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Slughterdog.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nevinski.
Pruchasvok Nevinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nevinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slughterdog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Nevinski. Those never looked like landing.
Nevinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slughterdog tries to close the distance and clinch but Nevinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slughterdog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slughterdog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slughterdog tries to clinch up.
Nevinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slughterdog counters with a head kick. That will keep Nevinski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nevinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Slughterdog. Slughterdog gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Nevinski.
Nevinski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nevinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slughterdog.
Slughterdog shoots for a takedown but Nevinski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski throws a right and a left that Slughterdog avoids nicely.
Nevinski lands with a nice combination. Slughterdog backs away looking to recover.
Slughterdog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nevinski's waist but Nevinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slughterdog off to one side.
Nevinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slughterdog tries to clinch there but Nevinski circles away.
Slughterdog checks a leg kick.
Slughterdog walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slughterdog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nevinski as he avoids it easily.
Slughterdog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nevinski.
Nevinski wants to slow Slughterdog down by chopping away at his legs.
Slughterdog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pruchasvok Nevinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Slughterdog moves in looking to clinch but Nevinski pushes him off.
Good work by Slughterdog as he checks the leg kick.
Nevinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slughterdog.
Slughterdog ducks under a wild hook from Nevinski.
Slughterdog has a takedown stuffed.
Nevinski connects with a right hand. Slughterdog shakes it off.
Nevinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slughterdog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nevinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nevinski, as that shot connected.
Nevinski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nevinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nevinski scores with a kick to the body.
Nevinski misses with a head kick.
Slughterdog shoots in but Nevinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nevinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nevinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slughterdog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slughterdog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slughterdog.
Nevinski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nevinski duly obliges.
Nevinski throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slughterdog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Nevinski does no damage.
Slughterdog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nevinski but Nevinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nevinski fakes the leg kick and cracks Slughterdog in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Nevinski.
Nevinski throws a right and a left that Slughterdog avoids nicely.
Nevinski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slughterdog tries to clinch there but Nevinski circles away.
Nevinski lands with a nice combination. Slughterdog backs away looking to recover.
Slughterdog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slughterdog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nevinski as he jumps to the side.
Nevinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pruchasvok Nevinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Slughterdog's cut.
That's time! Nevinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Slughterdog takes one to the side of the head.
Nevinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slughterdog shoots in for a takedown but Nevinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nevinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nevinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slughterdog.
Slughterdog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nevinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Nevinski throws a right hand that Slughterdog ducks under and follows up with a left that Slughterdog also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Nevinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nevinski throws a series of punches but Slughterdog moves out of range.
Slughterdog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slughterdog shoots in and drives through. Nevinski sprawls well.
Pruchasvok Nevinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Slughterdog.
Slughterdog wants to clinch up but Nevinski keeps it at a distance.
Nevinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slughterdog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Slughterdog. Slughterdog gets slowly back to his feet.
Nevinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slughterdog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slughterdog tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slughterdog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Nevinski.
Slughterdog is looking to clinch but Nevinski is avoiding it.
Nevinski is looking to score with low kicks.
Slughterdog is looking to slow Nevinski down with leg kicks.
Nevinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slughterdog backs up against the cage.
Nevinski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nevinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nevinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Slughterdog.
Slughterdog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nevinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nevinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Slughterdog. Slughterdog gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slughterdog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nevinski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nevinski misses with a wild combination.
Slughterdog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nevinski but Nevinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nevinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slughterdog backs up against the cage.
Nevinski throws the kick towards the body but Slughterdog avoids it.
Slughterdog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nevinski scores with a one two! Slughterdog had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slughterdog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slughterdog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nevinski.
Nevinski misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slughterdog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nevinski sprawls well. Nevinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slughterdog gets slowly back to his feet.
Nevinski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nevinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slughterdog is looking to clinch but Nevinski is avoiding it.
Nevinski looks to land a combination. Slughterdog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slughterdog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nevinski sizes up Slughterdog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Nevinski as Slughterdog shoots in.
Nevinski throws a body kick that misses.
Nevinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slughterdog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nevinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Nevinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slughterdog.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slughterdog doesn't manage to clinch there - Nevinski circles away.
Nevinski throws a sloppy head kick and Slughterdog moves out of range easily.
Nevinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slughterdog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nevinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pruchasvok Nevinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slughterdog wants to clinch.
Nevinski thumps Slughterdog with a low kick.
Nevinski throws a series of punches but Slughterdog avoids them all with ease.
Slughterdog misses with a takedown attempt - Nevinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Nevinski. No joy for Slughterdog on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevinski throws the kick towards the body but Slughterdog avoids it.
Slughterdog blocks the body kick.
Slughterdog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Felix Slughterdog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nevinski lands with a nice combination. Slughterdog backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pruchasvok Nevinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nevinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pruchasvok Nevinski!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Dupont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cris Dupont has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Matthews
vs
Dupont

181 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Leonard Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cris Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dupont avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Matthews or perhaps it was just good defense by Dupont which made him look bad.
Dupont showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews throws a right and a left that Dupont avoids nicely.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Dupont bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dupont sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
Dupont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthews scores with a three punch combo!
Dupont tries for a takedown but Matthews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dupont looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Matthews. No joy for Dupont on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dupont somewhat.
No luck for Dupont with that takedown attempt.
Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dupont counters with a shoot takedown. Matthews fights it but they end up in 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!

Dupont drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Dupont off! Dupont jumps back into Matthews's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dupont 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Dupont drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dupont seems to have locked his on tight now - Matthews screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dupont, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cris Dupont!
Cris Dupont really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Austin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vader
vs
Austin

192 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vader's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vader duly obliges.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Austin doesn't manage to clinch there - Vader circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Vader.

Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vader scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin misses with a knee strike.
Vader managing to block the knees to the body from Austin.
Vader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Austin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vader has had enough of the clinch but Austin keeps him there for the moment.
Austin connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Vader is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Austin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vader blocks it with crossed arms.
Vader blocks an elbow strike.
Austin misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Vader blocks an elbow strike.
Austin tries to land knees in the clinch but Vader avoids the damage to the body.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin looking to throw knees to the head but Vader is blocking nicely.
Vader dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Vader is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries a knee to the head but Vader blocks it.
Vader blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vader can't break the clinch.
Austin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Austin misses with a knee to the head.
Vader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vader tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Vader is trying to push Austin away but Austin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Austin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vader blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vader's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Austin trying to land knees to the body.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Austin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but Vader blocks with his arms.
Austin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vader avoids it.
Austin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Austin landing knees to the body.
Austin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vader avoids it.
Austin trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Vader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Austin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vader is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vader's brow.
Austin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Austin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vader is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin 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.

Vader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

It looks like Steve Austin has been cut.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Austin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vader but Vader pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vader stuffs the takedown.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Vader moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vader stuffs the takedown.
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!
Vader throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Austin stumbling backwards into the cage! Austin bounces back off the cage towards Vader, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Vader lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Vader celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darth Vader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Stainz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Carvalho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carvalho
vs
Stainz

186 cm
25
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyoto Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Stainz!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Stainz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick misses from Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Stainz pushes him off.
Carvalho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho throws a sloppy head kick and Stainz moves out of range easily.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Stainz pushes him off.
Stainz dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to clinch up.
Carvalho is looking to land body kicks.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.
Stainz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stainz blocks a head kick by Carvalho.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body kick.
Carvalho is looking to clinch but Stainz is avoiding it.
Carvalho connects with a high kick.
Carvalho throws a head kick but Stainz moves out of range.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Stainz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho throws a head kick but Stainz moves out of range.
Carvalho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stainz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carvalho - the referee stops the clock and Stainz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carvalho. Stainz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvalho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries a head kick but it misses.

Stainz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carvalho on his heels. He'll look to pass Carvalho's guard now, I'm sure.
Stainz looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stainz postures up in Carvalho's guard and throws a big left but Carvalho blocks it.
Stainz throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stainz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carvalho is trying to control the position but Stainz postures up.
Carvalho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stainz is squirming around, avoiding Carvalho's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stainz is trying to escape the mount.

Carvalho working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stainz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Carvalho off and cradles Stainz's limp body as Carvalho celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lyoto Carvalho!
A relieved looking Lyoto Carvalho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudu Paraiba has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wrestling Spar's chin.

Spar
vs
Paraiba

179 cm
27
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
273 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wrestling Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paraiba misses with a takedown attempt

and Spar counters with a left and a right that hurts Paraiba! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Spar jumps into full mount!
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spar postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Paraiba is out cold - huge knockout for Spar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wrestling Spar!
A less than humble Wrestling Spar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Small
vs
Maul

150 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
216 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Malicestar

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Maul!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul lands with a hook. Small tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul works over Small's head and body with a nice combination.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small throws a right and a left that Maul avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Small.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maul throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
Darth Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Maul misses.
Maul throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely.
Maul throws a combination that misses

and Small counters with a takedown into side control.
Maul looks gassed!
Small scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maul to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small lands a few punches from side control.

Maul is rocked!
Small lands a huge shot from side control! Maul is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr Small!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

McGee
vs
Kingston

195 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston is looking to clinch.

Kingston clinches up with McGee and pushes him back against the cage.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kingston fails to pull guard.

McGee has clasped his hands together around Kingston's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McGee working away.
Kingston is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McGee is staying active.
McGee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Kingston struggling a bit here.
Kingston is trying to escape the position but McGee is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee in side control, throwing shots but Kingston defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston is not content to let McGee control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy McGee!
Jimmy McGee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andries Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo comes to the cage accompanied by I Just Want it All. Wallace has chosen 50 Cent - Laughing Straight To The Bank as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

Aldo
vs
Wallace

186 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andries Aldo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wallace on his heels. He'll look to pass Wallace's guard now, I'm sure.

Aldo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Aldo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wallace screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Aldo ! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andries Aldo !
Andries Aldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.