TCA 51 -Destruction Vs Walters PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Falaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elrod Heimbach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falaris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Falaris
vs
Heimbach

200 cm
33
190 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

177 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Falaris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elrod Heimbach!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimbach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falaris counters with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heimbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heimbach has a takedown stuffed.
Falaris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Falaris tries to keep at a distance but Heimbach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falaris has had enough of the clinch but Heimbach keeps him there for the moment.
Falaris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heimbach stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heimbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimbach tries to pull guard but Falaris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heimbach lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Heimbach.
A right handed body shot lands from Heimbach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimbach.

Heimbach turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Heimbach in side control, throwing shots but Falaris defends.
Falaris gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Falaris wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Heimbach lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimbach with good strikes from the mount here!
Heimbach looking to finish with strikes here!
Heimbach tries to control but Falaris wriggling away.
Heimbach landing strikes from the mount and Falaris is in trouble!
Falaris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heimbach with good strikes from the mount here!
Heimbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Falaris hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimbach cracks Falaris with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elrod Heimbach!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Addison Deersworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Bystrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deersworth comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior's Call by Volbeat. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Deersworth
vs
Bystrom

183 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
187 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Addison Deersworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Deersworth.
Bystrom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deersworth takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.

Deersworth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bystrom's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deersworth throwing strikes from guard but Bystrom blocks nicely.
Bystrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deersworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full 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!
Deersworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deersworth trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deersworth won't allow Bystrom to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Deersworth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bystrom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deersworth has Bystrom in his guard.

Deersworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bystrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
Bystrom postures up.
Bystrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deersworth pushes a forearm under Bystrom's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bystrom is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Addison Deersworth!
During a confident post fight interview, Addison Deersworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Aziz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aziz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lowkey- Long Live Palestine. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Aziz
vs
me Dinero

170 cm
22
138 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

185 cm
32
130 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kareem Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dinero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dinero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aziz's half guard.
Dinero tries to stand and escape but Aziz is controlling the position.
Aziz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Aziz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dinero controlling the pace.
Aziz gets back to full guard.
Dinero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aziz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dinero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Aziz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinero uses it to pass to side control.
Dinero trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dinero decides to stand back up.

Dinero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aziz is breathing heavily.
Dinero trying to control but Aziz is working from the bottom.
Aziz looking to control.
Dinero preventing the sweep.
Dinero trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dinero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Esta me Dinero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dinero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aziz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aziz jabs at Dinero's body.
Aziz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dinero.
Dinero throws a head kick that misses.
Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinero misses with a double jab
and Aziz counters with a straight right hand.
Kareem Aziz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinero throws a head kick that misses.

Dinero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dinero showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dinero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aziz defending well though.

Aziz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinero pulls his head out easily.
Aziz is refusing to be controlled, as Dinero sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aziz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dinero pulls his head out easily.
Dinero is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dinero trying to control from half guard but Aziz is working away.

Aziz actively working from the bottom here.
Dinero scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinero seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Dinero wants to work for an arm triangle but Aziz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aziz is looking to improve his position.
Dinero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aziz defending well though.
Well, if Dinero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aziz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dinero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dinero's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dinero has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Aziz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dinero is defending well though. Aziz let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esta me Dinero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aziz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinero moves away.

Dinero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aziz sprawls well initially but Dinero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aziz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dinero.
Aziz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dinero.
Dinero is keen to just control but Aziz is a slippery customer.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Dinero is controlling well.

Aziz actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aziz trying to control here.
Dinero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aziz's head.
Dinero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Dinero is controlling well.
Aziz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aziz is trying to maintain the position but Dinero is very close to passing his half guard.
Dinero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.

Dinero seems to be looking for submissions.
Dinero passes to full mount!
Aziz is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aziz tries to improve his position but instead Dinero has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aziz prevents Dinero from getting a body triangle.
Dinero has the hooks in. Aziz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Aziz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinero is looking to control Aziz but Aziz is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Aziz right now.
Dinero doesn't have the hooks in and Aziz manages to turn into his guard.
Aziz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aziz stops Dinero from standing up.

Aziz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dinero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aziz has Dinero in his guard.
Dinero wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aziz has his foot on Dinero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dinero works his way back into a safe position though.
Dinero stands and throws Aziz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aziz is looking for a sweep.

Dinero stands up.
Dinero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aziz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Dinero dives in and scores a takedown into Aziz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esta me Dinero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dinero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aziz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dinero is in Aziz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aziz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dinero is now in half guard.
Aziz trying to hold on to Dinero's head to control him but Dinero postures up.
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dinero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aziz wants to control but Dinero is keeping busy.
Dinero is trying to control the action in half guard but Aziz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinero is thwarting Aziz's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Esta me Dinero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dinero looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.

Dinero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aziz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Dinero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Dinero stands up.
Aziz throws a hook to the side of Dinero's head but Dinero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kareem Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dinero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kareem Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Dinero is going to stand back up.
Aziz regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Aziz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dinero has passed into half guard!
Aziz is looking to improve his position.
Dinero uses his free foot to push down on Aziz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aziz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dinero is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinero manages to avoid it.
Aziz takes a swing at Dinero's ribcage but misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dinero.
Dinero moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aziz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dinero.
Aziz tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Aziz's face as Dinero controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dinero stands up and beckons Aziz to his feet.
Dinero takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Dinero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aziz quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aziz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dinero.
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dinero thows a huge punch but Aziz dodges it nicely.
Aziz punching from the bottom.

Aziz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aziz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dinero has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esta me Dinero!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ehavoc Dugre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jez Donnely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnely is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu Tang Clan-Protect ya Neck. 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.

Dugre
vs
Donnely

181 cm
27
144 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

175 cm
29
141 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ehavoc Dugre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jez Donnely!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnely displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dugre.
Good leg kick by Donnely there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donnely throws a solid leg kick but Dugre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donnely.
Donnely swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dugre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Donnely's guard now.

Dugre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donnely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dugre has managed to get both his arms back between Donnely's legs - danger averted.
Dugre looking to pass the guard.
Donnely looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Dugre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donnely can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donnely scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Donnely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donnely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Donnely stands and steps away. Dugre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugre shoots in and drives through. Donnely sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donnely, right into the meat.
Dugre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donnely throws a combination that misses

so Dugre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dugre stops Donnely from standing up.

Donnely scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Donnely misses with a head kick.
Donnely finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Dugre blocks the low kick.
Dugre shoots for a double leg takedown but Donnely sprawls well. He's pushed Dugre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ehavoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugre shoots for a double leg takedown but Donnely sprawls well. He's pushed Dugre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dugre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dugre is breathing heavily.

Donnely shoots in and bounces Dugre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dugre uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Donnely tries to clinch up but Dugre circles away and keeps his distance.
Donnely fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donnely throws a head kick but Dugre moves out of range.
Donnely lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dugre shoots in looking for a takedown but Donnely manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dugre avoids the head kick by Donnely.
Dugre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Donnely forces Dugre back against the cage and clinches.
Dugre tries for a takedown. No joy.

Donnely manages to pull guard.
Donnely trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Donnely lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dugre!
Dugre gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Donnely decides to stand and escape the position.
A left and a right from Donnely both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donnely lands a jab-cross combination.
Donnely fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dugre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donnely.
Donnely fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donnely throws the kick towards the body but Dugre avoids it.
Donnely thuds his shin into the meat of Dugre's side.
Donnely lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donnely stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Donnely.
Dugre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donnely sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dugre somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dugre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ehavoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donnely tries to clinch there but Dugre circles away.
Donnely misses with a low kick.
Donnely attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donnely.
Dugre looks for a takedown but Donnely sprawls well.
Donnely connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jez Donnely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dugre.
Donnely finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donnely throws a low kick but Dugre moves out of range easily.
Donnely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donnely tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donnely throws a leg kick but Dugre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donnely buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dugre misses with a takedown attempt - Donnely sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dugre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donnely tries to avoid it but Dugre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donnely to the ground. Donnely escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donnely fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donnely scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donnely tries to close the distance and clinch but Dugre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donnely tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Donnely manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dugre on his heels. He'll look to pass Dugre's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donnely accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Donnely decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donnely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donnely taking a breather.
Dugre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donnely avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donnely is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dugre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donnely prevents it.
Dugre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donnely gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Donnely is looking to control Dugre's arms but Dugre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Donnely has his back to the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugre tries for a takedown but Donnely manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Donnely jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donnely is pulling down on Dugre's head. It's preventing any offense from Dugre, at least for the moment.

Donnely escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dugre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donnely is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dugre is controlling him.
Jez Donnely has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnely seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donnely looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jez Donnely has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dugre blocks a head kick by Donnely.

Donnely has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jez Donnely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dugre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Dugre moves out of range as Donnely throws a body kick.
Donnely looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donnely tries to land a front kick but Dugre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dugre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donnely throws the kick towards the body but Dugre avoids it.
Dugre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dugre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ehavoc Dugre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Donnely.
Donnely throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Dugre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dugre fails with a takedown attempt.

Donnely drives through and clinches with Dugre against the cage.
Dugre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dugre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Donnely after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnely stalling against the cage.
Dugre is looking for a takedown.

Donnely jumps guard.
Donnely seems keen to control Dugre's posture.
Donnely looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dugre puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dugre is thwarting Donnely's attempts to control the position.
Jez Donnely is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnely is concentrating on defense, preventing Dugre from advancing position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jez Donnely wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Donnely. No joy for Dugre on that attempt.
Jez Donnely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donnely throws a head kick that misses

and Dugre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Donnely's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnely is pulling down on Dugre's head. It's preventing any offense from Dugre, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Donnely keeping moving, preventing Dugre from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jez Donnely wasn't active enough on the ground.
Donnely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donnely throws a low kick but Dugre avoids it.
Donnely buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donnely throws a right hand that Dugre ducks under and follows up with a left that Dugre also avoids with ease.
Donnely throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Donnely does no damage.
Ehavoc Dugre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donnely looks to land a body kick but Dugre moved away.
Donnely swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Donnely throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dugre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Donnely is in Dugre's guard.
Donnely engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dugre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donnely can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dugre keeping full guard, as Donnely tries to pass.
Dugre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donnely controls the pace.
Donnely wants to control from the top but Dugre keeps moving.
Donnely seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jez Donnely wasn't active enough on the ground.
Donnely throws a push kick but Dugre slaps the foot to one side.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jez Donnely!
Jez Donnely got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Draco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Monthan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Draco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Draco
vs
Monthan

190 cm
30
195 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

172 cm
26
187 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown 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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Draco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Monthan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Draco clinches with his opponent.
Draco prevents a takedown attempt there.

Draco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monthan fails with a takedown attempt.

Draco rushes Monthan and presses him up against the cage.
Draco throws a punch but it's blocked by Monthan.
Draco is pressed up against the cage. Monthan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draco down to the mat. Draco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tony Draco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Monthan.

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

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

Draco instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monthan fails to pull guard.
Draco is pressed up against the cage. Monthan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draco down to the mat. Draco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Monthan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Draco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monthan is in Draco's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Monthan advances to half guard.

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

Monthan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Draco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Larry Monthan!
During a confident post fight interview, Larry Monthan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rermes Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Williamson
vs
Gracie

178 cm
24
134 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

167 cm
31
147 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rermes Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williamson swivels and escapes.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Williamson lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Williamson throws a good cross that connects.
Anthony Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williamson misses with the combination.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anthony Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rermes Gracie.
Williamson lands a jab to the head.
Williamson throws a good cross that connects.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Williamson lands the left hand.
Williamson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Williamson misses.

Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williamson pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Williamson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Williamson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Williamson is looking to escape.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Williamson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Williamson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rermes Gracie!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Faure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Faure
vs
Taylor

192 cm
29
198 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

181 cm
30
201 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Faure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Faure closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Faure postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Faure!
The referee warns Faure that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Taylor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Faure turns into him and now he's in Taylor's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Faure isn't so interested in that idea.
Faure throws a big elbow that misses.

Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faure preventing the sweep.
Faure has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faure throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Faure is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faure throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Faure will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Faure drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Faure down.

Taylor swings around for an armbar but Faure sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taylor's guard.
Faure stops Taylor from standing up.
Faure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Faure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Taylor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faure off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Faure fails with a takedown attempt.

Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Taylor.
Taylor landing knees to the body.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faure blocks an elbow strike from Taylor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stalling.
Taylor is trying to stall.
Taylor avoiding damage.
Taylor has Faure pressed against the cage, preventing Faure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Faure breaks from the clinch.

Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Faure shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Taylor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faure lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Faure wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Faure trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faure has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Faure keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faure avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sid Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Faure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Faure throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Faure striking off his back but it's not causing Taylor any problems.
Faure keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Faure is retaining full guard.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Faure keeps moving.
Taylor won't allow Faure to get back to his feet.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Faure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Faure has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Faure is retaining full guard.
Taylor pushes down on Faure's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faure is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor is thwarting Faure's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taylor stops Faure from getting back to his feet.
Taylor uses his free foot to push down on Faure's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faure.
Taylor working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Faure slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Faure on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Taylor is looking to clinch but Faure is avoiding it.
Faure dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
Faure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Faure avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Faure sprawls well. Faure wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor throws the kick towards the body but Faure avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faure tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faure scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faure was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Faure, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Faure against the cage but Faure circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Travis Faure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Taylor.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Faure counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faure.
Faure sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taylor's guard.

Faure is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Faure sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faure working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Faure with a flurry of punches that miss.

Faure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Faure throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Faure's guard. Nice move by Taylor!
Faure manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Faure scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taylor?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Faure bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
Faure landing with the ground and pound.
Faure lands a couple of digs.
Faure passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Faure in the domination position with Taylor hanging on.

Faure tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor is trying to buck Faure off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Faure's best efforts.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Travis Faure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Faure seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Faure throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Faure prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Faure is proving a slippery customer.
Sid Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Faure showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mojo Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Yakubiskaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes to the cage accompanied by Straight Outta Compton. Kenji Yakubiskaya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nixon
vs
Yakubiskaya

180 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mojo Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenji Yakubiskaya!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yakubiskaya is looking to clinch.
Nixon scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.

Yakubiskaya forces Nixon back against the cage and clinches.
Nixon is working for takedown but Yakubiskaya is calmly controlling the position for now.

Yakubiskaya pulls guard successfully.

Nixon 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.
Nixon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yakubiskaya wants to stand up but Nixon is controlling him.
Nixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yakubiskaya's guard.
Nixon uses his free foot to push down on Yakubiskaya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yakubiskaya.
Nixon is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nixon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nixon is working for a guillotine from mount but Yakubiskaya frees his head quite easily.
Yakubiskaya is looking to get to half guard.
Yakubiskaya wants to control but Nixon is having none of it.
Nixon wants to take Yakubiskaya's back here but Yakubiskaya is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Nixon working for a guillotine from mount but Yakubiskaya is in no mood to give up.
Yakubiskaya is controlling an arm, preventing Nixon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yakubiskaya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nixon.

Nixon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!

Nixon has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Yakubiskaya is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mojo Nixon!
An intense looking Mojo Nixon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Next!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Massive Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DuShayne Walters (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.

Destruction
vs
Walters

178 cm
22
168 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

172 cm
25
156 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massive Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, DuShayne Walters!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destruction.
Destruction closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. Destruction pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Destruction closes the distance and clinches up with Walters, looking for a takedown. Destruction pushes Walters against the cage but Walters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massive Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters misses with a double jab.
Destruction defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walters.
Destruction shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walters defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Destruction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction tries for a takedown but Walters circles away easily

and Walters counters with a shoot takedown. Destruction fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Destruction is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Walters throws a big elbow that misses.
Destruction wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters passes Destruction's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destruction defending well though.
Destruction wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Walters works his way into side control.
Walters lands some shots froms side control.
Destruction can't do much from the bottom here.
Destruction tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters wants to control but Destruction is keeping him busy.
Walters tries to move into full mount but can't pass Destruction's legs.
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!
Walters connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Destruction some visible discomfort.
Destruction is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Walters working the body and head with strikes.
Walters grinds an elbow into Destruction's temple.
Walters scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Destruction is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Walters remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Walters lands a nice forearm strike.
Destruction is trying to get back to half guard.
Destruction is trying to work for a sweep but Walters has mounted him!
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Destruction is looking to escape.
Destruction tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Walters.
Walters unloading with bombs!
Destruction is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destruction slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Destruction has hold of Walters's hands but Walters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Destruction is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Destruction looking for submissions off his back.

Destruction actively working from the bottom here.
Walters is keen to just control but Destruction is a slippery customer.

Destruction is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Destruction is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walters is keen to just control but Destruction is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Walters there.
Walters working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DuShayne Walters dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destruction is defended easily by Walters.
Destruction ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
Walters throws a body punch but Destruction moves out of range.
Massive Destruction is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walters lands a body shot.

Walters gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Destruction to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Destruction stops Walters from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction throws an elbow that misses. Walters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Destruction's guard. Nice move by Walters!
Walters won't allow Destruction to sweep him here.

Destruction had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walters defends it easily.
Destruction wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters trying to control but Destruction is working from the bottom.

Destruction is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Destruction being controlled here, momentarily.

Destruction has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Walters is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Destruction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters landing a few strikes.
Destruction is letting Walters control him for a moment.
Destruction is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Destruction manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destruction with the ground and pound but Walters uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Destruction throwing strikes from guard but Walters blocks nicely.
Walters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DuShayne Walters has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction is looking to work some ground and pound but Walters has wrist control.
Destruction is looking to work some ground and pound but Walters has wrist control.
Destruction trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walters pulls Destruction in close to prevent any damage.
Destruction is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Destruction loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Walters is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Destruction wants to take the fight to the mat but Walters manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters looking for a takedown.
Destruction goes for a takedown attempt but Walters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massive Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walters misses with a lunging right hand

and Destruction counters with a single leg into guard. Walters didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destruction throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Destruction throws an elbow that misses. Walters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Destruction's guard. Nice move by Walters!

Destruction is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.
Walters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walters landing some decent shots from guard.

Destruction working for submissions but it's allowed Walters to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Destruction keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massive Destruction dominated that second round.
That's time! Destruction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Destruction misses with a takedown attempt - Walters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Destruction shoots in looking for a takedown. Walters tries to sprawl out of it but Destruction keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Destruction finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Destruction.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massive Destruction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walters.
Destruction scores with a body shot.
DuShayne Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters lands with a good body shot.
Walters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walters misses with a series of wild punches.
Destruction looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walters loads up on a big right hand but Destruction slips the punch.
Walters misses the shot to the body.

Walters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Destruction trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Destruction is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Destruction is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Destruction defending well.
Walters controlling the pace.
Destruction is looking to improve his position.
Destruction trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Destruction has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters works his way into side control.
Walters just content to control the position.
Walters working away.
Destruction takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Destruction is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destruction looking for a sweep but Walters has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Destruction's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DuShayne Walters!
A relieved looking DuShayne Walters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.