TCA 58 - Goss Vs Babcock PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Boyle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Miller
vs
Boyle

169 cm
26
157 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

178 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Boyle with a poor takedown

and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.

Boyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyle moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller misses with an uppercut

and Boyle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boyle slips nicely into half guard.

Boyle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Boyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Let's hope that Boyle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boyle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ben Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Boyle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyle fails to land the takedown.
Boyle shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boyle looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Boyle tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Miller throws a leg kick

and Boyle counters by clinching up.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Boyle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.

Boyle closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Boyle dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boyle rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller is trying to drag Boyle to the mat but Boyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Boyle has hold of one of Miller's legs. Miller is fighting the takedown attempt but Boyle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyle 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.
Boyle trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyle trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Boyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bart Boyle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Boyle tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.

Boyle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Miller!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Boyle looking for a guillotine from mount but Miller is having none of it.
Bart Boyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boyle working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Miller looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Boyle! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bart Boyle!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esta me Dinero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esta me Dinero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Menzies
vs
me Dinero

170 cm
23
140 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

185 cm
33
130 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Menzies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Esta me Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menzies lands with a hook. Dinero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Menzies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Menzies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dinero putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Menzies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Menzies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dinero shoots in for a takedown but Menzies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dinero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menzies paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Menzies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Menzies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Menzies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dinero looks gassed!
The referee is keeping an eye on Menzies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Menzies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinero can't get the takedown.
Menzies tries to circle away but Dinero has him pinned against the cage.
Dinero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Menzies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steve Menzies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esta me Dinero.
Menzies stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Menzies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menzies is looking to slow Dinero down with leg kicks.
Steve Menzies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menzies scores with a nice strike.
Menzies lands with a good body shot.
Dinero drops his hands momentarily and Menzies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Menzies.
Dinero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menzies to score with a decent uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Dinero or perhaps it was just good defense by Menzies which made him look bad.
Menzies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Menzies lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Menzies scores with the left hand. Dinero knows he should have avoided that one.

Dinero is rocked!
Dinero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dinero is still on wobbly legs! Can Menzies finish him?
Dinero ducks right into an uppercut from Menzies.
Dinero shoots and misses
and Menzies counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menzies scores with a nice head shot.
Menzies lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dinero falls backwards - clearly groggy! Menzies dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Menzies!
Steve Menzies managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!, into his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss my Irish Arse. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Brown
vs
Johnson

170 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shaun Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.

Brown drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Brown blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Brown tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Johnson has hold of one of Brown's legs. Brown is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson stops Brown from standing up.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson stops Brown from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shaun Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson working Brown over with strikes here.

Brown is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Johnson! Brown is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shaun Johnson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Yakubiskaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Yakubiskaya will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kolor
vs
Yakubiskaya

164 cm
27
130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

160 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Kolor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenji Yakubiskaya!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yakubiskaya moves into the clinch successfully.

Kolor decides to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yakubiskaya stands and throws Kolor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kolor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yakubiskaya's best efforts.
Yakubiskaya wants to free his trapped foot but Kolor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yakubiskaya has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kolor regains half guard.
Yakubiskaya is looking to advance position but Kolor won't allow it.
Yakubiskaya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yakubiskaya controlling his opponent.

Kolor somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Yakubiskaya clinches with his opponent.

Yakubiskaya tightens his grip and picks Kolor up, before dumping him to the ground. Kolor manages to land in guard.
Kolor trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya wants to control from the top but Kolor keeps moving.
Yakubiskaya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakubiskaya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yakubiskaya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kolor's guard.
Kolor tries to strike from the bottom.
Kolor is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Kolor working for a triangle but Yakubiskaya defends it easily.
Yakubiskaya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya postures up in Kolor's guard and throws a big left but Kolor blocks it.
Kolor keeping full guard, as Yakubiskaya tries to pass.
Yakubiskaya wants to stand but Kolor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yakubiskaya looking to sit in guard and control but Kolor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kolor trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakubiskaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yakubiskaya manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kolor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yakubiskaya as he jumps to the side.
Yakubiskaya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakubiskaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolor circles away.
Daniel Kolor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakubiskaya avoids the body shot from Kolor.
Yakubiskaya is looking to clinch but Kolor is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Yakubiskaya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yakubiskaya tries to clinch up.

Kolor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yakubiskaya is trying to escape back to his feet but Kolor uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kenji Yakubiskaya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yakubiskaya struggling a bit here.
Yakubiskaya is pushing Kolor's head away, looking to escape. Kolor manages to hold on to the position though.

Kolor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yakubiskaya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kolor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yakubiskaya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya is trying to buck Kolor off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Kolor!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Cristophe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Cristophe had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cristophe
vs
Williamson

168 cm
25
148 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

178 cm
25
134 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Cristophe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristophe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cristophe tries to clinch up but Williamson circles away and keeps his distance.
Williamson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cristophe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williamson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cristophe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cristophe wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
Williamson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cristophe slips a jab from Williamson.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williamson swings for the body but Cristophe moves out of range.
Williamson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cristophe fails with an attempt to clinch.

Cristophe drives through and clinches with Williamson against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cristophe.
Williamson can't break the clinch.
Williamson tries to circle away but Cristophe has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristophe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williamson is defending well for now.
Cristophe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williamson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cristophe won't allow it.
Cristophe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cristophe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cristophe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cristophe lands a nice uppercut.
Cristophe keeps control of Williamson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cristophe pushes Williamson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cristophe just leaning against Williamson, taking a breather.
Williamson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cristophe pushes off an throws an elbow but Williamson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristophe tries to land knees in the clinch but Williamson avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Cristophe.
Cristophe missing with knees to the body.
Williamson is trying to push Cristophe away but Cristophe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cristophe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Williamson avoiding damage as Cristophe throws knees to the body.
Williamson blocks an elbow strike.
Cristophe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williamson.
Williamson avoids the elbow strike from Cristophe, against the cage.
Williamson is trying to push Cristophe away but Cristophe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cristophe effectively controlling the action here.
Cristophe lands an elbow that stopped Williamson in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williamson blocks an elbow strike.
Williamson blocks an elbow strike.
Cristophe prevents Williamson from breaking the clinch.
Cristophe tries to land knees in the clinch but Williamson avoids the damage to the body.
Williamson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cristophe stalling against the cage.
Williamson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williamson blocks an elbow strike.
Cristophe lands an elbow inside.
Cristophe slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristophe struggles to land a body shot inside as Williamson controls his hands.
Cristophe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williamson's defenses.
Williamson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cristophe keeps control of Williamson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Cristophe.

Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Cristophe moves in looking to clinch but Williamson pushes him off.
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Cristophe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williamson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cristophe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williamson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williamson catches Cristophe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Williamson does no damage.
Cristophe tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williamson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cristophe on the side of the head.
Cristophe tries to clinch there but Williamson circles away.
Williamson throws a head kick that misses.
Cristophe is looking to clinch but Williamson is avoiding it.
Cristophe ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Cristophe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williamson throws a jab when Cristophe was well out of range.
Cristophe moves in looking to clinch but Williamson pushes him off.
Cristophe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williamson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cristophe doesn't manage to clinch there - Williamson circles away.
Cristophe moves away from the strike by Williamson.
Williamson throws a hook but Cristophe blocks it.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williamson keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Williamson finds it's way through Cristophe's defenses.
Cristophe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williamson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Williamson throws a big shot that misses.
Williamson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cristophe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Williamson misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cristophe is looking to clinch but Williamson is avoiding it.

Cristophe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williamson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cristophe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williamson up against the cage.
Cristophe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cristophe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williamson is defending well for now.
Williamson blocks an elbow strike.

Williamson breaks the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cristophe moves in looking to clinch but Williamson pushes him off.
Williamson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williamson lands a glancing blow to the side of Cristophe's head.
Cristophe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anthony Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cristophe moves into the clinch successfully.
Cristophe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cristophe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Cristophe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williamson avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cristophe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williamson avoids it.
Cristophe lands a hook that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Cristophe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williamson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williamson avoiding damage as Cristophe throws knees to the body.
Williamson blocks the elbow strike.
Williamson blocks an elbow strike from Cristophe.
Cristophe misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Williamson avoids the elbow strike from Cristophe, against the cage.
Williamson tries to circle away but Cristophe has him pinned against the cage.
Cristophe has Williamson pushed against the cage.
Williamson is trying to force a seperation but Cristophe has the dominant position.
Williamson avoids the elbow strike from Cristophe, against the cage.
Leo Cristophe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Williamson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williamson takes an elbow to the temple.
Cristophe lands an elbow inside that Williamson shrugs off.
Cristophe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristophe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cristophe is working Williamson over against the cage.
Williamson tries to break free but Cristophe pushes him back against the cage.
Cristophe throws an elbow that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cristophe.
Cristophe keeps control of Williamson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williamson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cristophe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williamson.
Cristophe struggles to land a body shot inside as Williamson controls his hands.
Cristophe misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson can't break the clinch.
Williamson is trying to push Cristophe away but Cristophe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williamson avoids the elbow strike from Cristophe, against the cage.
Cristophe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Cristophe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Williamson misses with an uppercut.
Williamson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cristophe.
Williamson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cristophe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cristophe.
Williamson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cristophe under the eye.
Williamson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cristophe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williamson keeps the fight on the outside.

Williamson tries to keep at a distance but Cristophe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williamson avoids a wild elbow strike from Cristophe.
Williamson is trying to push Cristophe away but Cristophe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williamson tries to break the clinch but Cristophe is controlling the position.
Williamson blocks an elbow strike from Cristophe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristophe missing with knees to the body.
Cristophe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cristophe prevents Williamson from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cristophe.
Williamson wants to break free but Cristophe has control.
Williamson is trying to break free.
Williamson blocks an elbow strike from Cristophe.
Williamson wants to break free but Cristophe has control.
Cristophe controlling the action here for a moment.
Cristophe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cristophe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williamson's elbow.
Cristophe swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson can't break the clinch.
Williamson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williamson working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williamson tries to circle away but Cristophe has him pinned against the cage.
Williamson has had enough of the clinch but Cristophe keeps him there for the moment.
Williamson working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Williamson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williamson tries to break the clinch but Cristophe is controlling the position.
Williamson managing to block the knees to the body from Cristophe.
Williamson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cristophe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williamson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but Cristophe is controlling him.
Williamson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but Cristophe is controlling him.
Williamson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williamson has had enough of the clinch but Cristophe keeps him there for the moment.
Williamson avoids the elbow strike from Cristophe, against the cage.
Cristophe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Cristophe tenderised Williamson's leg. Williamson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cristophe is looking to clinch.
Williamson misses with a straight right.
Leo Cristophe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cristophe wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.

Cristophe closes the distance and pushes Williamson back into the cage.
Cristophe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williamson's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson takes an elbow to the temple.
Cristophe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williamson is trying to push Cristophe away but Cristophe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williamson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cristophe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but Cristophe has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cristophe throws an elbow but it's blocked.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Cristophe!
After the fight, Leo Cristophe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Joe Foe struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gustafsson
vs
Foe

165 cm
30
144 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

160 cm
34
148 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Foe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustafsson moves into the clinch.
Foe goes for a takedown attempt but Gustafsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gustafsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustafsson tries to clinch
and Foe counters with a good low kick that Gustafsson was not able to check.
Foe throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
Gustafsson wants to clinch up but Foe keeps it at a distance.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Gustafsson moves in looking to clinch but Foe pushes him off.

Foe tries to keep at a distance but Gustafsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foe takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Joe Foe has been cut.
Gustafsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Foe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside.
Foe is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage.
Gustafsson throws an elbow that misses.
Gustafsson misses with an elbow strike.
Gustafsson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Foe's defenses.

Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Foe scores with a jab.

Gustafsson moves into the clinch successfully.

Gustafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foe on the side of the head.

That has opened up Joe Foe's cut even more.
Gustav Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foe misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for Foe on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson moves in looking to clinch but Foe pushes him off.

Gustafsson moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gustafsson throws an elbow but misses.

Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foe shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustav Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Foe.
Foe takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Foe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Foe moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Gustafsson gets caught flat footed, as Foe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Foe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Foe controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson pulls Foe in close to prevent any damage.
Foe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gustav Gustafsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gustafsson gets a double leg takedown into Foe's guard.
Gustafsson wants to stand but Foe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Foe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Foe wants to hit a switch here but Gustafsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Foe there!

Gustafsson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gustafsson backs up against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Foe circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustafsson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gustafsson darts in and clinches Foe up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustafsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Foe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gustafsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gustafsson staying busy and making it hard for Foe to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson breaks Foe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Foe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Foe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gustafsson rushes Foe and presses him up against the cage.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Foe's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gustafsson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Foe takes an elbow to the temple.
Foe is trying to pull guard but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage.

Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Foe circles away.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up.
Gustafsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foe keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foe swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gustafsson tries to sprawl but Foe drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Foe is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gustafsson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gustafsson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Foe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Gustafsson decides to stand back up. Gustafsson steps back and let's Foe get back to his feet.

Gustafsson has managed to clinch.
Gustafsson is pressed up against the cage. Foe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gustafsson down to the mat. Gustafsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustav Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Foe.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body. Foe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foe misses with a takedown attempt - Gustafsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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!
Foe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gustafsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Foe. Those never looked like landing.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick nicely.

Gustafsson darts in and clinches Foe up against the cage.
Foe looking for a takedown.
Foe is breathing heavily.
Foe tries for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson clinches with his opponent.

Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Foe moves out of range.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Foe circles away and keeps his distance.
Foe misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foe closes the distance and clinches up with Gustafsson, looking for a takedown. Foe pushes Gustafsson against the cage but Gustafsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Gustafsson moves into range and clinches up with Foe.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside that Foe shrugs off.

Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Foe scores a takedown into full mount!
Gustafsson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson tries to kick Foe off but Foe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gustafsson wants to control but Foe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustafsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustafsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Foe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustafsson defending well though.
Foe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Foe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Foe works Gustafsson's body with a nice hook.
Gustafsson moves in looking to clinch but Foe pushes him off.
Gustafsson scores with a three punch combo!
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Foe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foe is defended easily by Gustafsson.
Gustav Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Foe takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foe looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Foe gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Foe jumps guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Foe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gustav Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Foe.
Foe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustafsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Foe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustafsson after a bit of a struggle.

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

Gustafsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foe, pushing him back against the cage.
Gustav Gustafsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Foe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Foe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foe throws a series of punches but Gustafsson avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson darts in and clinches Foe up against the cage.
Come on Gustafsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gustafsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foe.

Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Gustafsson rushes Foe and presses him up against the cage.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Foe's head.

Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson moves in looking to clinch but Foe pushes him off.
Gustafsson lands with a nice body punch.
Foe keeps the fight on the outside.
Foe shoots in for a double leg but Gustafsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Foe is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Foe moves away

so Foe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Foe pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Foe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustafsson, not yet.
Foe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foe looking to pass the guard.
Foe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustafsson, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Foe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Gustafsson has managed to clinch.
Gustafsson lands a nice elbow.

Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson is looking to wear down Foe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foe shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Foe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe Foe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Foe persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.

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

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

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

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Babcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goss comes to the cage accompanied by Xerath: God of the Front Lines. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goss
vs
Babcock

180 cm
34
180 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

180 cm
32
170 lbs
18 - 14 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock misses with a hook.
Goss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Babcock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goss.
Goss throws a sloppy head kick and Babcock moves out of range easily.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goss slips under a jab from Babcock.
Goss tries for a takedown but Babcock circles away easily
letting Babcock counter with a right hand.
Goss throws a head kick that misses.
Goss throws a sloppy head kick and Babcock moves out of range easily.
Babcock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goss closes the distance but Babcock moves to the side
and Babcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph Goss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Babcock counters with a stiff right hand.
Babcock checks a leg kick.
Goss wants to clinch.
Babcock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Babcock counters with a nice body shot.
Babcock's corner calls for a 1-2. Babcock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goss scores with a leg kick.

Babcock moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Babcock to work.
Goss throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Babcock stalling against the cage.
Goss struggles to land a body shot inside as Babcock controls his hands.
Good body shot from Babcock.
Goss lands a good knee to the midsection. Babcock won't want to take too many of those.
Goss tries a knee to the head but Babcock blocks it.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babcock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goss missing with knees to the body.
Goss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babcock's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goss tries a knee to the head but Babcock blocks it.
Goss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babcock avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goss tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Goss back against the cage.
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babcock avoids it.

Babcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goss tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Goss moves forwards but Babcock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babcock throws an overhand right that lands on Goss's shoulder, as Goss tries to avoid the shot.
Babcock punishes Goss's body with a nice straight punch.
Babcock throws a leg kick but Goss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good exchange - Babcock coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Babcock passes to full mount!
Goss is in a horrible position here. Babcock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goss can't escape the position.
Babcock lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Babcock landing strikes from the mount and Goss is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goss is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Babcock with shots to the head and body - Goss looks very uncomfortable down there.

Babcock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goss is now in Babcock's guard. A big mistake from Babcock there, giving up the dominant position!
Goss preventing the sweep.

Babcock has his foot on Goss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goss works his way back into a safe position though.
Goss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babcock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Babcock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Babcock has his foot on Goss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goss works his way back into a safe position though.
Goss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Babcock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goss is desperately trying to improve his position but Babcock has a good base and remains in mount.
Babcock is landing with some decent strikes but Goss is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Babcock wants to control the pace but Goss is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goss is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babcock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Babcock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Babcock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Goss tries to move into range but Babcock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goss with a poor takedown
and Babcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Goss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babcock.
Goss lands an elbow inside.
Babcock tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goss.
Goss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Babcock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goss prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Goss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babcock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Babcock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Goss.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock managing to block the knees to the body from Goss.
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babcock avoids it.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Goss controls the action.
Babcock tries to stall but Goss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goss trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Babcock.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock lands a nice uppercut.
Babcock blocks an elbow strike from Goss.
Goss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goss missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Babcock.
Goss misses with an elbow over the top.
Babcock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babcock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Babcock gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock passes to side control.
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!
Babcock trying to control the action but Goss is working from the bottom.
Goss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goss looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goss on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Babcock drops an elbow to the side of Goss's head.
Babcock is looking to advance position but Goss won't allow it.

Goss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goss is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss is in trouble now - Babcock has advanced to mount!
Babcock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goss throwing punches despite being mounted.
Babcock with good strikes from the mount here!
Goss is looking to improve his position but Babcock isn't that keen on the idea.
Babcock lands a big shot there that rocks Goss but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Babcock lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock won't let Goss get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Babcock wants to control the pace but Goss is squirming around nicely.
Babcock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Babcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Babcock landing punches.
Goss is trying desperately to improve position.
Babcock raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goss is bucking up trying to escape but Babcock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Babcock wants to control the pace but Goss is squirming around nicely.
Babcock landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Babcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Babcock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt.

Babcock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Goss looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Babcock pushes past his half guard into mount!
Goss is desperately trying to improve his position but Babcock has a good base and remains in mount.
Goss wants to try and get back to his feet.
Babcock tries to control but Goss wriggling away.
Goss is looking to improve his position but Babcock isn't that keen on the idea.
Goss is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Babcock looking for a guillotine from mount but Goss is having none of it.
Goss takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock breaks from Goss's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goss is trying desperately to improve position.
Babcock lands a big shot there that rocks Goss but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bruce Babcock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goss throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Babcock scoring with strikes but Goss is staying in there.
Babcock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goss is squirming around, avoiding Babcock's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock landing punches.
Babcock prevents Goss from getting the reversal.
Babcock lands a heavy elbow.

Goss is rocked!
Goss is squirming around, avoiding Babcock's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Babcock wants to finish this one by submission but Goss is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Babcock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Babcock trying to control but Goss is having none of it.
Babcock unloading with bombs!
Babcock working the ground and pound effectively.
Goss swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Babcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babcock lands a heavy elbow.
Babcock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Babcock working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Goss is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goss is bucking up trying to escape but Babcock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Babcock looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Goss seems to have got his legs back now.
Babcock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Babcock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goss bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Babcock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Babcock looking for a triangle here. Goss is fighting it but it looks tight! Babcock pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Goss is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruce Babcock!
Bruce Babcock is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Bruce Babcock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mojo Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes to the cage accompanied by Straight Outta Compton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nixon
vs
Tyson

180 cm
26
146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
27
134 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 4 - 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Nixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tyson tries to reverse the position but Nixon maintains control.
Nixon fails to advance to Tyson's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nixon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tyson manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

Nixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tyson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Nixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Nixon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Nixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tyson stops Nixon from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nixon advances nicely into full mount.
Tyson wants to control but Nixon is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Nixon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon fails to advance to Tyson's back.
Nixon is working hard here to advance position.

Nixon looking for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is having none of it.

Tyson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nixon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nixon has hold of Tyson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tyson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Nixon goes for an armbar but Tyson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tyson.
Nixon 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.
Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nixon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tyson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nixon is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nixon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nixon 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.

Nixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mojo Nixon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nixon throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Nixon persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nixon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mojo Nixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyson tries to hold on but Nixon postures up.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Nixon has a good base and remains in mount.

Nixon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tyson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nixon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tyson wants to hold on but Nixon pushes him away.
Nixon forces the positional change into back control.
Nixon is trying to stick to Tyson's back but Tyson is turning into Nixon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nixon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tyson.
Tyson advances position into side control!
Nixon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nixon is pressing down on Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Nixon, not yet.
Nixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nixon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nixon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tyson's legs.

Nixon tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Nixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.

Nixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyson is trying to control Nixon's posture but Nixon avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to regain half guard here but Nixon keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom here.
Tyson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nixon moves into full mount!

Nixon goes for an armbar but Tyson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tyson.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nixon looking for a triangle here. Tyson is fighting it but it looks tight! Nixon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tyson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mojo Nixon!
Our winner, Mojo Nixon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John The Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DuShayne Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

The Butcher
vs
Walters

165 cm
29
155 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

172 cm
25
156 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite 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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John The Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, DuShayne Walters!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Butcher scores with a jab to the head.
Walters swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for The Butcher with that takedown attempt.
No luck for The Butcher with that takedown attempt.
The Butcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Walters off the cage and back into range.
The Butcher misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
The Butcher shoots in and drives through. Walters sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Butcher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Butcher duly obliges.
The Butcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!

The Butcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Butcher wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
The Butcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Butcher passes Walters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walters is looking to improve his position.

The Butcher seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt.
Walters trying to control here.

The Butcher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Butcher is pressing down on Walters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walters is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Butcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. The Butcher eventually gives up the hold.

The Butcher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Butcher wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position.
The Butcher not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Butcher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walters works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Butcher looking to sit in guard and control but Walters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The Butcher is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
The Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
The Butcher keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.

The Butcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but The Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The Butcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters trying to control but The Butcher is working from the bottom.
The Butcher has control of Walters's left arm, preventing Walters from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The Butcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Butcher's head.
The Butcher keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to pass the guard but The Butcher is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John The Butcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walters is defended easily by The Butcher.
The Butcher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Butcher shoots in but Walters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Butcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Walters.
No luck for The Butcher with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Butcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walters is fending him off so far but The Butcher persists. Nope, Walters circles away and we're back to standing.
Walters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Butcher manages to avoid it.
The Butcher lands a jab to Walters's midsection.
Walters misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from The Butcher does no damage.
The Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walters has time to react.
The Butcher lands with a shot to the body.
The Butcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Butcher misses with a hook.
The Butcher tries for a takedown but Walters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John The Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Butcher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Butcher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Butcher scores with a jab to the head.
Walters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Butcher.
Walters misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Butcher with a poor takedown
and Walters counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Butcher fails with the takedown
and Walters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Walters.
The Butcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Butcher slips under a jab.
The Butcher dodges the punch combination from Walters.
Walters misses with a series of wild punches.
The Butcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Butcher thuds his right hand into Walters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters just misses with a punch to the body.

The Butcher shoots in and gets a takedown into Walters's guard.
Walters keeping moving, preventing The Butcher from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters controls The Butcher momentarily but The Butcher frees himself.
The Butcher wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. DuShayne Walters hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walters doesn't seem bothered though.
Walters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Butcher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walters swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Butcher.
Walters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Butcher moves away.
Walters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Butcher misses with a takedown
and Walters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Butcher cracks Walters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Butcher.
Walters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
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 John The Butcher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walters.
The Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Butcher.
The Butcher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

The Butcher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walters's guard.
The Butcher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

The Butcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Butcher wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.

The Butcher goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Butcher's guard! Nice work there by Walters!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Butcher is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Butcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Butcher trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from The Butcher.
Walters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters wants to control from the top but The Butcher keeps moving.

The Butcher is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Walters has his hands clasped together but The Butcher extends an breaks Walters's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by The Butcher.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John The Butcher!
John The Butcher seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ur Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ask Eckhart. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tolle
vs
Down

180 cm
23
182 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ur Down!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Down looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Down tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolle is retaining full guard.
Down must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Down is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Down stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tolle 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.

Tolle working for a triangle but Down defends it easily.
Down won't allow Tolle to sweep him here.
Down trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tolle is looking for a triangle but Down pushes his legs off easily.
Down trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down being controlled here momentarily.

Tolle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tolle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down preventing the sweep.
Tolle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

We're going to have a standup here because Echart Tolle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Down rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tolle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

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

Down working for a triangle but Tolle defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Down looking for subs off his back but Tolle has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolle throwing shots but Down is blocking nicely.
Down blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolle.
Tolle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tolle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tolle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tolle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolle controlling from mount.
Tolle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolle loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Down scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Tolle land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Tolle stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Echart Tolle!
Our winner, Echart Tolle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

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