FFCS 1 Showtime PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Mustaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustaine has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jeremiah Mustaine will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Blaze
vs
Mustaine

190 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slade Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremiah Mustaine!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze jabs at Mustaine's body.
Mustaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mustaine looks gassed!

Blaze closes the distance and clinches.
Mustaine is trying to pull guard but Blaze has him pressed against the cage.
Mustaine has Blaze pressed against the cage, preventing Blaze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mustaines head.

It looks like Jeremiah Mustaine has been cut.

Blaze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slade Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze throws out a powerful jab.
Blaze circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mustaine to the canvas! Mustaine doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Blaze keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Blaze!
An out of breath Slade Blaze 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artur Sowinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dayne Mcdougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sowinski comes to the cage accompanied by Totentanz-Swiatlo Dnia. Artur Sowinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dayne Mcdougall's chin.

Sowinski
vs
Mcdougall

177 cm
20
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Artur Sowinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dayne Mcdougall!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sowinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Sowinski. No joy for Mcdougall on that attempt.
Sowinski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sowinski shoots in and drives through. Mcdougall sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Sowinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdougall missing with a left hand there. Sowinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcdougall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sowinski pinned against the cage. Sowinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sowinski moves out of range of the strikes.

Sowinski has Mcdougall up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcdougall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sowinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sowinski is trying to pull guard but Mcdougall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Mcdougall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcdougall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mcdougall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sowinski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcdougall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcdougall has escaped and now he's on top!
Mcdougall trying to control but Sowinski is working from the bottom.

Sowinski is looking for a triangle but Mcdougall pushes his legs off easily.
Sowinski working a defensive guard here.
Mcdougall won't allow Sowinski to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdougall trying to control the position from guard on top but Sowinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdougall preventing the sweep.
Mcdougall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Sowinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcdougall is aware though and is defending well.

Mcdougall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcdougall misses with a left hand
and Sowinski counters with a nice uppercut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sowinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcdougall won't allow it.
Mcdougall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sowinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcdougall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcdougall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sowinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcdougall throws a jab but it's blocked by Sowinski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sowinski is defended easily by Mcdougall.
Mcdougall misses with a takedown attempt - Sowinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcdougall looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sowinski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mcdougall.
Sowinski throws a head kick but Mcdougall moves out of range.
Sowinski throws a head kick that misses.

Sowinski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sowinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcdougall won't allow it.
Sowinski fails to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sowinski tries to pull guard but Mcdougall won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sowinski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcdougall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcdougall wants to take the fight to the mat but Sowinski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mcdougall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sowinski uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dayne Mcdougall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sowinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Sowinski slips under a jab.
Mcdougall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sowinski.

Sowinski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcdougall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mcdougall has Sowinski pushed against the cage.
Sowinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcdougall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sowinski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcdougall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sowinski wants to break free but Mcdougall has control.
Sowinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcdougall has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdougall is pressed up against the cage. Sowinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcdougall down to the mat. Mcdougall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Sowinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcdougall takes one on the button.
Sowinski throws a looping overhand right but Mcdougall ducks down to avoid it.

Sowinski closes the distance and pushes Mcdougall back into the cage.

Mcdougall breaks from the clinch.
Sowinski misses with a wild combination.
Mcdougall misses with a hook. Sowinski ducked under it nicely.
Mcdougall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcdougall wants it to stay on the feet.

Sowinski pushes Mcdougall up against the cage in a clinch.
Sowinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sowinski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sowinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcdougall wants a takedown.
Sowinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Sowinski takes an elbow to the temple.

Mcdougall breaks the clinch.
Mcdougall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sowinski as he avoids it easily.
Mcdougall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sowinski swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sowinski instigates a clinch.
Mcdougall prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcdougall tries to pull guard but Sowinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcdougall drops back down to his feet.
Sowinski has Mcdougall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcdougall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdougall goes for a takedown attempt but Sowinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sowinski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdougall sprawls well. Mcdougall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sowinski gets slowly back to his feet.
Sowinski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcdougall but Mcdougall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sowinski connects with a single shot there.
Sowinski looks for a takedown but Mcdougall sprawls well.
Mcdougall swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdougall misses with a straight right.
Sowinski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Sowinski clinches with his opponent.
Sowinski is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcdougall gets an underhook and turns Sowinski into the cage.
Mcdougall keeps control of Sowinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcdougall is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Mcdougall successfully pulls guard.

Sowinski has gone for a leg lock! Mcdougall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sowinski's guard.
Mcdougall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 Artur Sowinski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sowinski lands the left hand.
Sowinski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcdougall circles away.
Mcdougall throws a hook to the side of Sowinski's head but Sowinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcdougall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mcdougall as Sowinski shoots in.
Mcdougall looks to land a combination but Sowinski avoids it well.
Mcdougall throws a right and a left that Sowinski avoids nicely.
Sowinski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcdougall circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Sowinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdougall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Artur Sowinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Sowinski looks for a takedown but Mcdougall sprawls well.
Mcdougall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcdougall.
Mcdougall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sowinski throws a solid leg kick but Mcdougall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sowinski.
Mcdougall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sowinski pinned against the cage. Sowinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sowinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcdougall walks away with a smile on his face. Sowinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mcdougall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sowinski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcdougall avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcdougall looks for a takedown but Sowinski sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcdougall rushes Sowinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sowinski fails to pull guard.
Sowinski jumps guard but Mcdougall stands there with Sowinski around his waist. Sowinski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sowinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sowinski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcdougall can't get the takedown.
Sowinski misses with some punches.
Mcdougall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sowinski prevents it.
Mcdougall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sowinski is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sowinski tries to circle away but Mcdougall has him pinned against the cage.
Sowinski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mcdougall avoids a wild elbow strike from Sowinski.
Sowinski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sowinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcdougall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sowinski tries to break the clinch but Mcdougall is controlling the position.
Sowinski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcdougall is working for takedown but Sowinski is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sowinski is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcdougall has double underhooks.
Sowinski is trying to force a seperation but Mcdougall has the dominant position.
Sowinski dodges an elbow strike from Mcdougall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcdougall throws an elbow but misses.
Sowinski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcdougall blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcdougall is trying to drag Sowinski to the mat but Sowinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sowinski jumps guard but Mcdougall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sowinski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcdougall to keep the fight standing.
Artur Sowinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mcdougall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sowinski up against the cage.
Sowinski is trying to break the clinch but Mcdougall has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artur Sowinski.
I think Sowinski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Sowinski!
A victorious Artur Sowinski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennakin Golovdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Watson
vs
Golovdy

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gennakin Golovdy!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golovdy tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golovdy to the ground. Golovdy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Golovdy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Golovdy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golovdy with a hook.
Golovdy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovdy with a hook.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Golovdy is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Watson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gennakin Golovdy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olof Hommer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Hommer

188 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinji Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olof Hommer!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hommer, as that shot connected.

It looks like Shinji Jackson has been cut.
Hommer throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hommer as he avoids it easily.
Hommer misses with a wild body shot.
Hommer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Hommer avoids it well.
Hommer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hommer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hommer avoids it really well and circles away.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hommer is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Hommer is not content to let Jackson control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hommer to his feet.
Hommer misses with a wild combination.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Hommer's guard.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hommer throws out a powerful jab.
Hommer dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a combination
and Hommer counters with a straight right hand.
Hommer throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Hommer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hommer missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Hommer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Hommer throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Hommer misses the shot to the body.
Hommer scores with a nice head shot.

Jackson is rocked!
Hommer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hommer looks gassed!
No joy there for Hommer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olof Hommer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommer looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hommer just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Hommer.
Hommer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hommer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hommer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hommer.
Hommer looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Hommer misses with a looping right.
Hommer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hommer.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Hommer.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.

Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hommer uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson pushes Hommer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hommer.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hommer misses with a series of wild punches.
Hommer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Hommer with a series of wild strikes but Hommer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hommer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olof Hommer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinji Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson blocks a jab.

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hommer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Hommer is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Hommer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hommer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hommer keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson trying to control but Hommer is working from the bottom.

Shinji Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hommer misses with a body shot.
Hommer cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.

Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hommer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Hommer's guard.
Hommer keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up in Hommer's guard and throws a big left but Hommer blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hommer keeps moving.
Hommer wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Hommer is breathing heavily.
Hommer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control but Hommer is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson prevents Hommer from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Hommer is working from the bottom.

Shinji Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hommer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hommer.
Hommer with a nice cross.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olof Hommer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hommer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Hommer drops Jackson with a nice combination! Hommer dives into Jackson's guard, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hommer trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hommer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Hommer postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hommer manages to get himself to full guard.
Hommer wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hommer keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olof Hommer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shinji Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hommer leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Hommer counters with a straight right hand.
Hommer looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hommer throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.

Jackson ducks straight into an uppercut from Hommer and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Jackson manages to regain guard straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hommer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hommer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson pulls Hommer in close to prevent any damage.
Hommer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hommer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hommer is controlling him.
Shinji Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hommer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hommer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Hommer throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hommer moves out of range.
Hommer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hommer connects with a body shot.
Shinji Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hommer scores with a jab to the head.
Hommer tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hommer lands a right hook to the body.
Hommer lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Hommer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hommer.
Jackson slips a straight right by Hommer.
Hommer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hommer sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Hommer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinji Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Hommer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hommer.
Hommer swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hommer pinned against the cage. Hommer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hommer scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hommer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hommer throws out a powerful jab.
Hommer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hommer cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hommer misses with a series of wild punches.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Hommer's guard.
Hommer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hommer can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Olof Hommer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is keen to just control but Hommer is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olof Hommer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hommer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olof Hommer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Le Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cypress Hill - Latin Thugs . Le Chung has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Chung
vs
Benoit

180 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Le Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chung blocks a head kick by Benoit.
Benoit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benoit wants it to stay on the feet.

Chung feints and as Benoit raises his hands in defense, Chung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Chung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Chung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Le Chung wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Benoit tries to score with a low kick but Chung moves his leg out of the way.
Benoit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Chung closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benoit is pressing down on Chung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chung is one step ahead there.
Chung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Le Chung has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benoit tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benoit at a distance.
Chung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benoit swivels and escapes.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Chung keeps it at a distance.
Benoit misses with a body kick.
Benoit wants to slow Chung down by chopping away at his legs.

Benoit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Chung.
Benoit trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.

Hank Benoit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Chung gets tackled into the cage by Benoit. Benoit maintains the clinch.
Benoit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Benoit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chung tries to get out of the position.
Benoit trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.
Benoit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chung kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Benoit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benoit has managed to get both his arms back between Chung's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit trying to control but Chung is working from the bottom.

Chung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chung is breathing heavily.
Chung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benoit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chung keeping moving, preventing Benoit from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hank Benoit wasn't active enough on the ground.

Chung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Benoit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Benoit shoots in and gets a takedown into Chung's guard.
Benoit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chung's guard.
Benoit trying to control the action but Chung is working from the bottom.
Chung keeping hold of Benoit's head, controlling as best he can.
Benoit works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hank Benoit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chung wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Chung is looking to improve his position but Benoit isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit content just to control the position here.
Benoit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chung is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benoit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chung is looking to escape.
Benoit controlling his opponent.
Chung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looking to control but Chung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chung is trying desperately to improve position.

Benoit is working for a guillotine from mount but Chung frees his head quite easily.
Chung avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benoit.

Chung defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Benoit.
Chung tries to lock up and control but Benoit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benoit content just to control the position here.
Chung is desperately trying to improve his position but Benoit has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benoit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chung tries to hold on but Benoit postures up.
Chung is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Chung regains half guard.
Benoit stalling.
Benoit is keen to just control but Chung is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit prevents Chung from improving his position.
Chung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Chung is trying to control the position but Benoit postures up.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hank Benoit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Benoit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Benoit is looking to clinch but Chung is avoiding it.
Hank Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Benoit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Benoit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chung!

Benoit get's back to his feet.
Benoit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benoit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Benoit wants to control but Chung is keeping him busy.

Chung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benoit pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hank Benoit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Willems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kavipone Phanoraj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle Willems has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Willems
vs
Phanoraj

162 cm
25
144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lyle Willems!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kavipone Phanoraj!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willems feints a jab promting Phanoraj to slip. Willems then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phanoraj slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Phanoraj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phanoraj wants to clinch.
Phanoraj has a takedown stuffed.
Willems walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Phanoraj drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Willems swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Phanoraj's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Willems!