The Smashes: Round 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Warne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sathington Willoughby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sathington Willoughby acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Warne
vs
Willoughby

167 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Warne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sathington Willoughby!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willoughby with a poor takedown
letting Warne counter with a right hand.
Warne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warne lands a nice shot to the body.
Willoughby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warne counters with a straight right hand.
Warne throws a nice outside leg kick.

Willoughby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Willoughby has gone for a leg lock! Warne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Willoughby's guard.
Warne scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willoughby controls Warne momentarily but Warne frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Willoughby looking for a guillotine here but Warne defends easily.
Warne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warne is looking to work some ground and pound but Willoughby has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Willoughby can do anything to dispel that myth.

Willoughby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warne won't allow Willoughby to sweep him here.
Warne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warne won't allow Willoughby to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warne scoring with some ground and pound.
Warne trying to control but Willoughby is working from the bottom.
Warne passes Willoughby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Willoughby looks winded!
Warne wants to control but Willoughby is keeping him busy.
Warne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willoughby on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willoughby tries to kick Warne off but Warne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warne is trying to control. Willoughby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Warne seems content to control.
Warne is looking to take a break and control but Willoughby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warne lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Warne controlling the action here.
Willoughby has hold of Warne's hands but Warne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Willoughby taking some punishment here, with Warne in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warne connects with a nice short shot to Willoughby's temple.
Willoughby is trying to control but Warne passes into side control!
Warne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willoughby keeps working.
Warne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willoughby on the ground.
Warne lands a few punches from side control.
Warne landing a few strikes.
Willoughby pushes Warne away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warne gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willoughby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warne wants to control but Willoughby is keeping him busy.
Willoughby on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Warne landing a few strikes.
Warne scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Willoughby's face as Warne controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warne trying to control the action but Willoughby is working from the bottom.
Warne in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Willoughby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Warne counters with a shoot takedown. Willoughby fights it but they end up in guard.
Willoughby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warne content to stall in guard here.
Warne wants to control from the top but Willoughby keeps moving.
Shane Warne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willoughby seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Willoughby is looking for a triangle here but Warne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Willoughby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willoughby is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warne working the head and body with strikes.
Warne slows the pace down.
Warne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willoughby keeps working.
Warne lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Warne is chipping away with strikes.
Warne lands some shots froms side control.
Warne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Warne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willoughby keeps working.
Willoughby is letting Warne control him for a moment.
Warne prevents Willoughby from escaping the position.
Willoughby is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warne is chipping away with strikes.
Warne landing a few strikes.
Warne controls the position from side control.
Warne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willoughby can do to turn this around?
Warne is looking to take a break and control but Willoughby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warne in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Warne lands some shots froms side control.
Willoughby wants to control but Warne postures up.
Warne works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Warne trying to control the action but Willoughby is working from the bottom.
Warne grinds an elbow into Willoughby's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warne cracks Willoughby with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Warne trying to control the position but Willoughby is working away.
Warne working the ground and pound.
Warne is working Willoughby over with some ground and pound from side control.

Willoughby is rocked!
Warne creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Willoughby is still in real trouble! Can Warne finish him?
Warne working the head with strikes.
Willoughby is not content to let Warne control the position.
Warne looks up at the clock and then as Willoughby takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warne smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Warne grinds an elbow into Willoughby's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warne controlling the position from side mount.
Warne working the head and body with strikes.
Warne landing a few strikes.
Warne controls the position.
Warne working the ground and pound.
Warne lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Willoughby down.
Willoughby tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warne looks up at the clock and then as Willoughby takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warne smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Warne in side control lands a decent elbow.
Willoughby is letting Warne control him for a moment.
Warne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Willoughby for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Warne dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Warne looks to throw the jab but Willoughby is out of range.
Willoughby seems to have recovered his senses.
Willoughby has his takedown stuffed
and Warne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warne misses with a hook.
Warne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willoughby was well out of range. Poor timing from Warne.
Warne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Warne throws a looping overhand right but Willoughby ducks down to avoid it.
Willoughby fails with the takedown
and Warne counters with a body kick.
Willoughby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warne but Warne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shane Warne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sathington Willoughby.
Willoughby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Warne lands a head kick!
Willoughby avoids the body shot from Warne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warne throws a hook but Willoughby blocks it.
Willoughby staying out of range there.
Willoughby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Willoughby fails with the takedown

and Warne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Warne.
Warne connects with a couple of short punches.
Warne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Willoughby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warne connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Warne 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.
Warne works over Willoughby with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Warne cracks Willoughby with a big elbow.
Warne lands a decent elbow from side control.
Warne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Warne cracks Willoughby with a big elbow.
Warne scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Willoughby is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Warne can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Warne!
Shane Warne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Taggart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Punchy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trent From Punchy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Punchy
vs
Taggart

176 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

169 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Punchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Taggart!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Taggart.
Taggart misses with a body punch
and Punchy counters with an outside leg kick.
Punchy slips a jab and a cross from Taggart.
Punchy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taggart misses with an uppercut.
Punchy scoring well with a low kick there.
Punchy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taggart. That did some damage!
Punchy just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy throws out a leg kick but Taggart moves out of range and Punchy only half commits.
Taggart catches Punchy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping body kick lands there for Punchy.
Punchy misses with a body kick.
Punchy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Punchy checks a low kick from Taggart.
Punchy swings for the body but Taggart moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taggart lands a leg kick that knocks Punchy off balance momentarily.
Punchy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taggart throws a lazy right hand but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taggart throws a right hand that Punchy ducks under and follows up with a left that Punchy also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taggart lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Taggart misses the target.
Taggart looks to land a left hand but Punchy moved out of range nicely.
Taggart misses with a hook
and Punchy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taggart is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Punchy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taggart moves away.
Taggart misses with a hook.
Punchy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punchy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taggart.
Punchy blocks a jab.
Punchy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taggart's hands.
Taggart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taggart throws a shot from downtown. Punchy moves away and avoids it.
Taggart sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Taggart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taggart misses with a left hand
and Punchy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taggart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punchy throws out the jab.
Taggart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punchy. Punchy obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taggart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punchy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Punchy misses.
Nice shot by Punchy.
Punchy misses with a head kick.
Taggart throws a jab when Punchy was well out of range.
Taggart scores with a kick to the body.
Taggart throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Punchy misses with a head kick.
Taggart thows a body shot but no joy.
Taggart misses with an uppercut.
Punchy is looking to chop away at Taggart's legs.
Punchy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taggart throws a hook to the side of Punchy's head but Punchy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punchy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taggart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taggart misses with a straight left.
Taggart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taggart misses with a straight right.
Taggart throws out a loose jab but Punchy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Taggart misses its intended target.
A big right from Taggart misses.
Taggart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Punchy. That one must have hurt.
Taggart throws out a loose jab but Punchy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taggart misses with an uppercut. Punchy saw that one coming.
Punchy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punchy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Taggart.
Punchy connects with a jab.
Punchy tries a low kick but Taggart avoids it.
Taggart blocks a head kick by Punchy.
Taggart lands with a kick to the temple. Punchy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taggart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punchy.
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Taggart.
Taggart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Taggart.
A slow jab from Punchy misses its intended target.
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!
Taggart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taggart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taggart is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Punchy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taggart tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punchy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punchy checks a leg kick nicely.
Taggart misses with a straight right.
Punchy checks a low kick from Taggart.
Taggart cracks Punchy with an open hand slap.
Taggart throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchy.
Punchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taggart.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taggart connects with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taggart. That's going to slow Punchy down.
Punchy misses with an uppercut.
Punchy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Punchy scores with a leg kick.
Taggart throws a good cross that connects.
Punchy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taggart. Punchy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taggart feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punchys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cole Taggart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Punchy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taggart misses with a right hand
and Punchy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taggart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punchy tries to land a leg kick but Taggart saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Punchy.
Taggart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Taggart cracks Punchy with an open hand slap.
Taggart throws a push kick but Punchy slaps the foot to one side.
Taggart checks a low kick from Punchy.
Taggart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Punchy walks into a left hand.
Punchy moves out of range as Taggart strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taggart takes a swing at Punchy's ribcage but misses.
Taggart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Punchy misses with a body shot.
Taggart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Punchy in his tracks.
Taggart checks a leg kick nicely.
Taggart swings for the body but Punchy moves out of range.
Taggart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punchy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Punchy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taggart connects with a jab.
Punchy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Punchy looks to land a body kick but Taggart moved away.
Taggart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punchy looks to score with a jab to the body but Taggart is just out of range.
Punchy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taggart. That did some damage!
Punchy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Punchy jabs at Taggart's body.
Taggart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taggart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Taggart.
Taggart lands a head kick!
Taggart misses with a hook. Punchy ducked under it nicely.
Taggart throws a lazy right hand but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punchy throws a head kick that misses.
Taggart swings widly with a right hand
and Punchy counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Taggart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taggart.
Taggart misses with a few strikes there.
Taggart throws a looping overhand right but Punchy ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Taggart.
Punchy motions for Taggart to come forward. Punchy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punchy motions for Taggart to come forward. Punchy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole Taggart seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut lands for Taggart. That snapped Punchy's head back.
Taggart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punchy's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Taggart misses the target.
Taggart throws a right and a left that Punchy avoids nicely.
Punchy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punchy defending well as Taggart loads up on a big left hand.
Punchy throws a body kick that misses.
Taggart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Punchy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taggart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taggart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punchy. Punchy obviously looking to wear him down.
Punchy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punchy tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taggart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Punchy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taggart digs a good body shot into Punchy's ribs.
Taggart misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taggart lands with a kick to the temple. Punchy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taggart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punchy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Taggart thuds his right hand into Punchy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taggart works over Punchy's head and body with a nice combination.
Taggart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Punchy counters with an outside leg kick.
Taggart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Punchy misses with a head kick.
Punchy tries to land a front kick but Taggart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taggart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Punchy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taggart throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Taggart misses.
Taggart misses with a low kick.
Punchy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taggart throws the left hand but Punchy avoids the punch easily.
Taggart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taggart checks a low kick from Punchy.
Punchy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taggart to score with a decent uppercut.
Taggart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taggart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taggart swinging wildly here.
Punchy defending well as Taggart loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Punchy.
Punchy defending well as Taggart loads up on a big left hand.
Taggart connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Taggart misses.
Punchy slips a straight right by Taggart.
Punchy slips a straight right by Taggart.
Donk. Taggart catches Punchy right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taggart missing with a left hand there. Punchy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taggart scores with a nice head shot.
Punchy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Punchy throws a leg kick but Taggart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Taggart misses.
Punchy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taggart throws a sloppy head kick
and Punchy counters with a big head kick but Taggart shrugs it off.
Taggart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taggart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Punchy lands a front kick.
Punchy misses with a body shot.
Taggart lands a glancing blow to the side of Punchy's head.
Taggart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Punchy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taggart is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Punchy throws a hook to the side of Taggart's head but Taggart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchy slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taggart looks to throw the jab but Punchy is out of range.
Taggart tries to work over Punchy's front leg with a kick but Punchy checks it.
Punchy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Punchy throws a low kick but Taggart moves out of range easily.
Punchy tries a head kick but it misses.
Punchy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taggart is able to avoid easily.
Taggart checks a leg kick.
Taggart misses with an uppercut
and Punchy counters with a leg kick.
Taggart connects with a leg kick. Punchy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taggart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taggart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taggart wants to land a leg kick but Punchy is out of range.
Punchy avoids the body shot from Taggart.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taggart slips under a jab.
Taggart throws a right hand that misses
and Punchy counters with a low kick, right behind Taggart 's knee.
Taggart blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Taggart.
Cole Taggart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taggart throws a shot from downtown. Punchy moves away and avoids it.
Punchy takes one on the button.
Taggart misses with a looping right.
Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taggart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taggart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taggart misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Punchy.
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Taggart.
Punchy jabs Taggart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taggart lands with a kick to the temple. Punchy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Punchy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taggart lands a glancing blow to the side of Punchy's head.
Punchy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punchy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punchy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Punchy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taggart misses with a left hand
and Punchy counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Punchy.
Taggart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taggart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taggart cracks Punchy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Punchy moves out of range of the strikes.
Punchy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taggart throws a lazy uppercut
and Punchy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taggart moves out of range of the body kick.
Taggart throws out a loose jab but Punchy uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole Taggart.
Well Taggart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Taggart!
Cole Taggart seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thai Tanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai Tanic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tanic
vs
Freeman

180 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
158 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thai Tanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Freeman fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Freeman looks winded!

Tanic lands a big head kick that sends Freeman tumbling to the mat! Tanic takes a step backwards and waves Freeman back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Freeman is rocked!

It looks like Mike Freeman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Tanic! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thai Tanic!
A very excited looking Thai Tanic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Lowey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Turbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Land Down Under. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lowey
vs
Turbitt

183 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
19
164 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Lowey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowey looks to land a combination. Turbitt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Sam Turbitt has been cut.
Nice jab there from Lowey.
Lowey scores with the left hand. Turbitt knows he should have avoided that one.

Turbitt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowey circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Turbitt to the canvas! Turbitt doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lowey keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Lowey!
A victorious Peter Lowey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milk Nibbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Cog - Run. Tony Dawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dawson
vs
Nibbles

175 cm
19
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Milk Nibbles!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nibbles.
Nice cross by Dawson.
Dawson scores with a jab to the head.
Dawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nibbles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Nibbles darts in trying to clinch
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Nibbles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nibbles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Dawson scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson connects with a single shot there.
Dawson punishes Nibbles's body with a nice straight punch.
Nibbles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson scores with a jab.
Tony Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibbles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nibbles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nibbles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nibbles somewhat.
Dawson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Nibbles is rocked!
Nibbles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tony Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milk Nibbles.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
Nibbles shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nibbles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dawson.

Nibbles drives through with a takedown into Dawson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dawson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nibbles!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to control but Nibbles wriggling away.
Dawson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Dawson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Dawson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nibbles has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dawson has the hooks in. Nibbles is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nibbles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dawson's guard. Nice work there by Nibbles.
Dawson trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibbles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nibbles is one step ahead there.
Dawson is working hard here to advance position.

Nibbles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nibbles wants to pass the guard but Dawson is keeping the position.
Nibbles passes Dawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Nibbles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nibbles.
Dawson wants to control but Nibbles is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nibbles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nibbles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawson defending well though.
Nibbles trying to pass the guard but Dawson defending well.

Dawson kicks off Nibbles and gets to his feet.
Nibbles wants to clinch.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nibbles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson counters with a left and a right that stings Nibbles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibbles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Dawson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nibbles shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Nibbles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nibbles tries to clinch up

and Dawson counters by clinching up.
Nibbles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dawson prevents it.
Nibbles jumps guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tony Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milk Nibbles.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nibbles backwards.

Dawson breaks the clinch.
Dawson throws a leg kick which misses Nibbles's front leg but catches the back leg as Nibbles tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Tony Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nibbles shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nibbles shoots in and drives through. Dawson sprawls well.
Nibbles takes a jab right on the kisser.

Dawson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibbles fails to pull guard.
Nibbles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nibbles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dawson.
Dawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Dawson lands.
Nibbles is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nibbles dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Nibbles's head and hops out.
Dawson punishes Nibbles's body with a nice straight punch.
Nibbles seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nibbles doesn't seem phased though.
Nibbles shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Nibbles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nibbles is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawson.
Dawson scores with a body shot.
Nibbles gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Nibbles tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dawson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Nibbles buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Nibbles!! Nibbles is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dawson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Dawson!
Our winner, Tony Dawson, 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
76%

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