TCA 56 - Rivaldo Vs Ignatiev PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Pearmine (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.

Moore
vs
Pearmine

197 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mad Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Pearmine!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearmine throws a nice head kick!

Moore darts in and clinches Pearmine up against the cage.

Moore pulls Pearmine into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pearmine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearmine trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pearmine escapes and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore struggling a bit here.

Pearmine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pearmine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore struggling a bit here.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Pearmine advances to full mount.
Moore tries to hold on but Pearmine postures up.
Moore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is squirming around, avoiding Pearmine's attempts to control the action.
Pearmine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moore kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moore is trying to reverse the position but instead Pearmine has taken his back - oops!
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pearmine on the ground.
Moore trying to control but not successfully.
Pearmine throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Moore!
Will Pearmine go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pearmine is cranking Moore's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Moore! He's tightened the choke and Moore is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Pearmine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldek Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Dog
vs
Silva

225 cm
20
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
23
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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, Mad Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waldek Silva!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Dog lands a head kick!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Dog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mad Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldek Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.

Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva prevents Dog from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Dog is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dog regains half guard.
Dog wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dog gets full guard.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.

Dog wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick by Dog misses

and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Dog didn't expect that.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.

Dog looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.

Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog controlling the position for now.
Silva is keen to just control but Dog is a slippery customer.
Silva is stalling here. Dog is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dog has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dog looking to control but instead Silva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dog in particular looking to stall.
Silva is not content to let Dog control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dog misses with a body shot

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Dog fights it but they end up in guard.

Dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog 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.
Dog lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog controlling his opponent.
Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dog.
Dog with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog trying to control but Silva is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mad Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dog misses with a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dog thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Dog is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Silva showing good submission defense here.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dog is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dog is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dog's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Dog tightening his grip on Silva, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dog gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Dog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog.
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Dog jabs at Silva's body.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dog throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dog throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva tries for a takedown but Dog circles away easily
and Dog counters with a solid body kick.
Mad Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldek Silva.
Dog lands a high kick!
Dog lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dog throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Silva blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dog throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dog is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Dog circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Silva avoids the head kick by Dog.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
Dog throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dog's guard.
Dog keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.

Dog pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Dog lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva blocks a head kick by Dog.
Mad Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dog sprawls well. Dog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dog lands a head kick!
Mad Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Dog throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Dog sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dog circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Dog. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Waldek Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mad Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dog is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mad Dog!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howell comes to the cage accompanied by American Badass. 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.

Howell
vs
Wiggins

200 cm
32
255 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

200 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Howell. Wiggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiggins blocks a head kick by Howell.
Wiggins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wiggins misses with a few strikes there.
Howell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wiggins's hands.
Howell swings widly with a right hand
and Wiggins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wiggins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Howell misses its intended target.
Wiggins digs a good hook to Howell's body.
Wiggins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Howell throws a hook to the side of Wiggins's head but Wiggins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wiggins takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses.
Wiggins throws a right hand that Howell ducks under and follows up with a left that Howell also avoids with ease.
Wiggins misses with a hook.
A left lands for Wiggins.
Howell stuns Wiggins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggins lands with a hook. Howell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howell lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Wiggins.
Wiggins misses with a body shot.
Wiggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell.
Howell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Howell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wiggins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Howell.
Howell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiggins.
Howell slips a straight right by Wiggins.
Wiggins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Howell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Howell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wiggins throws a series of punches but Howell avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Howell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Stanley Wiggins has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Wiggins. Those never looked like landing.
Howell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wiggins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Wiggins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Howell.
Wiggins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Howell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Howell.
Howell thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Wiggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howell jabs at Wiggins's body.
Howell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Howell misses with a left hand
and Wiggins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howell loads up on a big right hand but Wiggins slips the punch.
Howell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiggins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Howell does it's job there.
Howell just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howell throws a right and a left that Wiggins avoids nicely.
A combination from Wiggins does no damage.
Howell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Howell is looking to wear down Wiggins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Howell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggins manages to avoid it.
Wiggins staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Howell misses the target.
Wiggins throws a one two combo.
Wiggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howell moves away.
Wiggins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wiggins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wiggins looks to throw the jab but Howell is out of range.
Wiggins misses with a few strikes there.
Howell looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggins is just out of range.
Wiggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins connects with a body shot.
Wiggins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiggins looks to land a left hand but Howell moved out of range nicely.
Howell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Howell throws a sloppy body shot
and Wiggins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wiggins counters with a left and a right that stings Howell.
Wiggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howell.
Wiggins thows a body shot but no joy.
Wiggins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggins. Howell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Howell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiggins ducks under a wild hook from Howell.
Howell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
Howell is looking to chop away at Wiggins's legs.
Howell cracks Wiggins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josh Howell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Wiggins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wiggins checks a low kick from Howell.
Howell takes a swing at Wiggins's ribcage but misses.
Wiggins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wiggins punishes Howell's body with a nice straight punch.
Howell throws a series of punches but Wiggins avoids them all with ease.
Howell thows a body shot but no joy.
Wiggins looks to land a right hand but Howell moved out of range.
Wiggins lunges at Howell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howell's hand.
Wiggins slips under a jab.
Jab by Wiggins.
Howell throws a body punch but Wiggins moves out of range.
Wiggins swings for the body but Howell moves out of range.
Howell moves out of range as Wiggins strikes.
Wiggins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wiggins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Howell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiggins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wiggins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wiggins.
Howell throws a lazy uppercut
and Howell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wiggins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wiggins avoids the body shot from Howell.
Howell misses with a hook
and Wiggins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Wiggins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggins. Howell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wiggins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howell.
Wiggins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howell counters with a nice uppercut.
Wiggins misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Howell.
Wiggins misses with a double jab.
Howell dodges the punch combination from Wiggins.
Howell misses with a double jab.
Wiggins lands a body shot.
Wiggins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggins throws a combination that misses
and Howell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howell throws a hook but Wiggins blocks it.
A slow jab from Howell misses its intended target.
Howell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggins moves away.
Wiggins connects with a looping right hand.
Wiggins with a jab.
A cross from Wiggins lands.
Wiggins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howell doesn't seem bothered though.
Stanley Wiggins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howell loads up on a big right hand but Wiggins slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Howell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Howell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wiggins misses with a hook
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Howell counters with a nice uppercut.
Wiggins misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Wiggins.
Howell looks to land a right hand but Wiggins moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Howell.
Wiggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell.
Howell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howell lands with a hook. Wiggins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wiggins tests Howell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Wiggins - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Howell. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howell throws a head kick that misses.
Howell throws a right hand that misses
and Wiggins counters with a left to the body.
Howell misses with the combination.
Wiggins misses with a wild body shot.
Wiggins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Howell.
Howell misses with a body shot.
Wiggins thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Howell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Howell.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Howell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggins dodges the punch combination from Howell.
Howell swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Howell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanley Wiggins's cut.
That's time! Howell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wiggins blocks a jab.
Howell scores with a body shot.
Wiggins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Howell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wiggins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiggins misses with a few strikes there.
Howell throws a hook but Wiggins avoids it easily.
Howell throws a hook but Wiggins blocks it.
Wiggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howell.
Howell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wiggins counters with a nice uppercut.
Howell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wiggins on the side of the head.
Wiggins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiggins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Wiggins.
Nice defenses there by Wiggins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell.
Howell takes a swing at Wiggins's ribcage but misses.
Howell misses the shot to the body.
Howell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggins moves away.
Howell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Howell.
Howell thows a body shot but no joy.
Howell throws a nice looking combination but Wiggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howell ducks under a wild hook from Wiggins.
Howell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wiggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howell.
Wiggins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Howell.
Howell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiggins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wiggins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Howell circles away quickly and effectively.
Wiggins looks to land a left hand but Howell moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wiggins works the jab nicely.
Howell just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Howell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggins throws a lazy right hand but Howell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howell thows a body shot but no joy.
Wiggins thows a body shot but no joy.
Wiggins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Howell finds it's way round the side to connect with Wiggins's head.
Stanley Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Howell.
Howell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggins manages to avoid it.
Howell walks into a left hand.
Wiggins slips a jab from Howell.
Wiggins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Howell looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggins is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins feints a jab promting Howell to slip. Wiggins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Howell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Howell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howell misses with a wild body shot.
Wiggins with a hook.
Howell misses the shot to the body.
Wiggins moves out of range as Howell strikes.
Howell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiggins.
Wiggins scores with a jab to the body.
Howell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiggins throws out the jab.
Howell just misses with a punch to the body.
Howell lands with a straight right. Wiggins didn't see that one coming.
Howell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggins.
Howell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell.
Howell misses with a hook.
Wiggins misses with a double jab.
Wiggins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howell counters with a nice uppercut.
Howell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiggins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wiggins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howell throws out a powerful jab.
Wiggins misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggins lands a jab to the head.
Wiggins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howell has time to react.
Wiggins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanley Wiggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Howell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Howell swings for the body but Wiggins moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Howell!
Josh Howell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hey baby I just shocked the world!!! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebenezer Scrooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebenezer Scrooge had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Scrooge
vs
Vader

190 cm
22
273 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
27
240 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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, Ebenezer Scrooge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darth Vader!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scrooge's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vader.
Scrooge closes the distance and clinches up with Vader, looking for a takedown. Scrooge pushes Vader against the cage but Vader circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Scrooge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scrooge working hard to break the clinch.
Scrooge has had enough of the clinch but Vader keeps him there for the moment.
Vader trying to stall but Scrooge improves his position.
Scrooge working hard to break the clinch.
Vader prevents Scrooge from breaking the clinch.
Scrooge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scrooge is looking to break free of the clinch but Vader has double underhooks.
Scrooge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vader to keep the fight standing.
Scrooge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Vader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vader misses with a combination

and Scrooge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vader's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vader wants to stand but Scrooge is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scrooge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scrooge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scrooge tries to free his leg and advance position but Vader is retaining full guard.
Vader wants to get back to his feet but Scrooge passes into half guard.
Vader is trying to stand back up but Scrooge is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scrooge in particular looking to stall.
Vader pushes Scrooge off looking to stand but Scrooge dives back in and keeps control.
Scrooge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vader does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scrooge is taking a breather. Vader says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Ebenezer Scrooge wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vader takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Vader.
Scrooge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vader as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebenezer Scrooge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Vader. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader slips under a jab.
Darth Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vader moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Scrooge.
Vader misses with a wild combination.
Vader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scrooge momentarily.
Vader throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scrooge misses the jab.
Vader scores with a head kick.

Scrooge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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

Scrooge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scrooge trying to control the action but Vader is working from the bottom.

Scrooge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vader, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Scrooge tries for a kimura but Vader is defending well.

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

Scrooge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scrooge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Scrooge in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vader is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ebenezer Scrooge!
Ebenezer Scrooge bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: House of Pain - Jump Around. Marek Kowalski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kowalski
vs
Davis

183 cm
22
230 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

200 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Marek Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Davis!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.

Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kowalski is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.

Davis tries for a kimura but Kowalski is defending well.
Kowalski is trying to improve his position.

Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kowalski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski struggling a bit here.

Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Kowalski is defending well.

Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kowalski has escaped the position, nice work there.

Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
Kowalski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Davis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

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

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

Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kowalski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Who's going to make the next move?

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalski, who protects the arm well.
Davis tries to score with some ground and pound. Kowalski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Davis tries for a kimura but Kowalski is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Davis tries for a kimura but Kowalski is defending well.
Davis trying to control the action but Kowalski is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis working the ground and pound but Kowalski is defending the strikes.

Davis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Davis throws a strike aimed at the side of Kowalski's head but Kowalski avoids it well.

Davis swings around for an armbar but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Davis's guard.

Davis has his foot on Kowalski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kowalski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!

Davis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kowalski doesn't defend quickly enough and Davis has managed to lock this one up! Can Kowalski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Davis on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Davis!
A relieved looking Marcus Davis 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
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crimson Tide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tide
vs
Austin

195 cm
27
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

199 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crimson Tide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tide has Austin up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Austin.
Tide lands a nice uppercut.
Tide tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Tide is trying to break free.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Tide leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tide working hard to break the clinch.
Tide avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Tide tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Tide is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Tide leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tide tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tide dodges an elbow strike from Austin.
Tide blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin lands an elbow just above Tide 's eye.

It looks like Crimson Tide has been cut.
Tide avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Tide tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Tide wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Tide wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Tide is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Austin.
Austin has Tide pressed against the cage, preventing Tide from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tide's brow.
Tide has had enough of the clinch but Austin keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Tide looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tide wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Austin misses with an elbow strike.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tide's defenses.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Tide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Tide throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Austin counters with a crisp one two that drops Tide! Austin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tide to his feet! Tide is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Austin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tide is trying to force a seperation but Austin has the dominant position.
Tide has had enough of the clinch but Austin keeps him there for the moment.
Austin pushes off an throws an elbow but Tide leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tide working hard to break the clinch.
Tide wants to break free but Austin has control.
Tide blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Tide wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it.
Tide wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tide's brow.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Austin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tide's brow.
Austin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tide avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Tide blocks the elbow strike.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Tide's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Austin throws an elbow but it misses.
Austin throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Austin throws an elbow but misses.
Tide blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Austin misses with an elbow over the top.
Tide blocks an elbow strike.
Tide wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tide tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tide tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Tide blocks an elbow strike from Austin.
Tide avoids the elbow strike from Austin, against the cage.
Tide is trying to break free.
Austin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tide blocks the elbow strike.
Austin lands an elbow inside.
Tide looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tide wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Austin lands an elbow just above Tide 's eye.
Austin lands a nice elbow.
Tide wants to get back to striking at distance but Austin won't allow it.

Tide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tide tries to close the distance and clinch up but Austin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crimson Tide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tide. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tide is looking to clinch but Austin is avoiding it.
Tide changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tide is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tide fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tide misses with a lunging right hand

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

Tide is rocked!
Tide throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Austin counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Tide! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Austin!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Come From A Land Down Under. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Tar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Tar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Tar
vs
Hunt

213 cm
32
280 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

200 cm
30
245 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Tar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Tar's head but Tar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tar throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Tar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Tar.
Tar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Tar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt misses the jab.
Tar throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Tar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tar misses with the combination.
Jack Tar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Tar.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tar throws out the jab.
Tar walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt cracks Tar with a good jab.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tar.
Tar misses with a double jab
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Tar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tar throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
Tar throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.

Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Tar won't want to take too many of those.
Tar is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tar's defenses.

It looks like Jack Tar has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Tar won't want to take too many of those.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Tar blocks it.
Tar avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tar's defenses.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tar avoids it.
Hunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with an elbow over the top.
Tar avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Tar blocks the elbow strike.
Hunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Hunt.
Tar managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Tar avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Tar controls the action.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tar avoids the elbow strike from Hunt, against the cage.
Tar takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hunt throws an elbow but misses.
Hunt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tar blocks it with crossed arms.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tar avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a nice knee to the body.
Hunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tar blocks an elbow strike.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Tar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tar tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Tar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tar takes an elbow to the temple.
Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Tar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hunt working Tar over with knees to the body.
Tar dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Tar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hunt throws a one two combo.
Tony Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tar scores with a punch to the head.
Tar works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Tar checks it.

Hunt gets a clinch.
Tar takes a knee right on the jaw!

Tar pulls guard successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hunt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt wants to stand but Tar is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt won't allow Tar to sweep him here.
Hunt tries to stand but Tar is controlling from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tar uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Hunt clinches up with Tar and pushes him back against the cage.
Tar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tar's defenses.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Tar avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tar dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an elbow over the top.
Tar managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Tony Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tar tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Tar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tar avoids it.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Tar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tar wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Hunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tar avoids the elbow strike from Hunt, against the cage.
Hunt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Tar avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tar blocks the elbow strike.
Tar managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice knee to the body.
Tar managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Tar takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Hunt.
A knee to the head by Hunt.

Tar is rocked!
Tar avoids the elbow strike from Hunt, against the cage.
Tar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Tar off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Hunt forces Tar back against the cage and clinches.
Tar avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
Tar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Tar avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Tar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hunt rushes Tar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Tar avoids the damage to the body.
Tar avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hunt throws an elbow but misses.
Tar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tar is defending well for now.
Tar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Tar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Tar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt feints and then cracks Tar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tar down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
Tar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunt counters with a head kick. That will keep Tar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Tar.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tar avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunt.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tar.
Tar blocks the elbow strike.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
Tar avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Tar blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Tar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lands a big knee to the head and Tar goes down! Hunt pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Hunt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony Hunt thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Screw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Screw might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harmonium. Andrei Arlovski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathan Screw's chin.

Screw
vs
Arlovski

210 cm
27
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Screw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrei Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Screw keeps it at a distance.
Arlovski tries to clinch up but Screw circles away and keeps his distance.
Screw lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Andrei Arlovski has been cut.
Screw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arlovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Screw keeps it at a distance.
Arlovski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Screw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Screw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Screw can't break the clinch.
Screw avoids the elbow strike from Arlovski, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovski misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arlovski.

It looks like Nathan Screw has been cut.
Arlovski has Screw pressed against the cage, preventing Screw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Screw is trying to break the clinch but Arlovski is controlling him.
Arlovski lands an elbow that stopped Screw in his tracks for a moment.

Nathan Screw's cut is getting worse.
Screw blocks the elbow strike.
Screw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arlovski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arlovski lands a damaging elbow.

Jeez, Nathan Screw's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Arlovski!
A very excited looking Andrei Arlovski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenna comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Liam Payne enters the cage!

McKenna
vs
Payne

195 cm
27
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

199 cm
21
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie McKenna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Payne!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Payne moves into the clinch successfully.
McKenna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Payne is defending well.

McKenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Payne does no damage.

Payne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

McKenna 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.
Payne is trying to control the position but McKenna postures up.
McKenna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

McKenna 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

McKenna 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. McKenna seems to have locked his on tight now - Payne screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for McKenna, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jamie McKenna!
Jamie McKenna was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rivilinho Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birigiz Ignatiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivaldo comes to the cage accompanied by Im your worst nightmare. On his way into the cage it seems that Rivilinho Rivaldo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rivilinho Rivaldo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rivaldo
vs
Ignatiev

180 cm
27
140 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

160 cm
23
145 lbs
8 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rivilinho Rivaldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Birigiz Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivaldo closes the distance and pushes Ignatiev back into the cage.
Ignatiev is working for takedown but Rivaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivaldo.
Ignatiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Rivaldo on the inside.
Rivaldo can't get the takedown.
Rivaldo tries for a takedown but Ignatiev manages to get underhooks.
Ignatiev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatiev missing with knees to the body.
Rivaldo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rivilinho Rivaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivaldo goes for a takedown attempt but Ignatiev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rivaldo misses with an uppercut.
Ignatiev misses with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivaldo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatiev looks for the body kick but Rivaldo saw that one coming.
Rivaldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Rivaldo throws a right and a left that Ignatiev avoids nicely.
Ignatiev pushes Rivaldo away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatiev off the cage and back into range.
Rivilinho Rivaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivaldo throws a nice looking combination but Ignatiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivaldo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a head kick.
Rivaldo misses the body punch
and Ignatiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rivaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatiev!
Rivaldo misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivaldo misses with the combination.
Ignatiev scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo throws a hook but Ignatiev blocks it.
Rivaldo cracks Ignatiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivaldo looks to throw the jab but Ignatiev is out of range.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatiev lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivaldo misses with a hook.
Rivaldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivaldo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ignatiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Rivaldo closes the distance and pushes Ignatiev back into the cage.
Rivaldo working aggressively here.
Ignatiev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rivaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
Rivaldo avoiding damage as Ignatiev throws knees to the body.
Rivaldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignatiev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivaldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ignatiev lands a knee to the body.
Ignatiev is leaning against Rivaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rivaldo is breathing heavily.
Rivaldo has Ignatiev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ignatiev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ignatiev landing knees to the head.
Ignatiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Ignatiev.

Rivaldo is rocked!
Ignatiev scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Rivaldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev lands a big knee to the head and Rivaldo goes down! Ignatiev pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Birigiz Ignatiev!
Birigiz Ignatiev is the new bantamweight champion!