BMFL 48 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heero Yuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yuy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Coma Black - Marilyn Manson. 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.

Yuy
vs
Borisov

165 cm
31
132 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

169 cm
26
139 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heero Yuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Yuy. Those never looked like landing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yuy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Borisov is not content to let Yuy control the position.
Borisov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borisov is pressing down on Yuy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Yuy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Borisov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Borisov's head.
Borisov keeping moving, preventing Yuy from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Yuy is sitting in close to Borisov's body. Borisov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yuy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yuy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Borisov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daley Borisov!
Daley Borisov gave a mention to [CLOSED] Xtreme Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klahan Virote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's entrance music is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Virote's choice of entrance music: Victory. 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.

Barnes
vs
Virote

178 cm
33
171 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

191 cm
29
178 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klahan Virote!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Virote's calf.
Virote takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Virote misses with a double jab.
Donk. Barnes catches Virote right on the button with a cross.
Virote doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virote sprawls well. Virote wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Virote throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virote sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnes somewhat.
Barnes punishes Virote's body with a nice straight punch.
Klahan Virote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virote will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes tests Virote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virote.
Virote takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Virote counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andre Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Virote looks winded!
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!
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes tries to bum rush Virote with a series of wild strikes but Virote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Virote misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virote on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Virote is rocked!

Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.

Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Virote's leg. Virote is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virote but Virote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Virote is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Virote misses with a combination
and Barnes scores with a counter punch that sends Virote to the canvas! Barnes smells blood - he's punishing Virote with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Virote has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Barnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andre Barnes thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pixar Bonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonan has chosen Morbid Angel - Immortal Rites as his entrance music. Pixar Bonan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kasady
vs
Bonan

188 cm
29
180 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

175 cm
30
175 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cletus Kasady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pixar Bonan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bonan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasady scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bonan fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonan throws a shot from downtown. Kasady moves away and avoids it.
Kasady lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kasady sizes up Bonan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasady slips a jab and a cross from Bonan.
Kasady throws a front kick that sends Bonan stumbling back into the cage.
Kasady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonan misses with a low kick as Kasady jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kasady moves into range and clinches up with Bonan.
Kasady unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonan looks winded!
Kasady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kasady utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kasady digs a right hand into Bonan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonan's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasady.
Kasady lands with a left to the head.
Kasady lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonan backwards.
Kasady creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonan's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasady is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonan is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Kasady.
Kasady lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Kasady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Pixar Bonan has been cut.
Kasady avoids the body shot from Bonan.
Kasady is looking to clinch but Bonan is avoiding it.
Kasady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bonan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kasady is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kasady trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kasady throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kasady is looking to clinch but Bonan is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasady is looking to land body kicks.

Bonan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kasady pushes Bonan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bonan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kasady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonan is staying tight to Kasady's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Bonan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kasady is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kasady is trying to escape the position but Bonan is controlling the position.
Kasady wants to control but Bonan postures up.
Kasady is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Bonan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kasady to his feet.
Cletus Kasady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonan looks to land a combination but Kasady avoids it well.
Bonan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bonan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bonan is trying to keep Kasady in close.
Kasady stands and throws Bonan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Kasady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bonan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kasady is looking to take a break and control but Bonan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonan manages to get back to half guard.

Kasady 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.
Kasady will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kasady is working for a submission of some sort.
Kasady works his foot free and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kasady has a good base and remains in mount.
Kasady throws some wild stikes that Bonan manages to avoid easily.
Kasady pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus Kasady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pixar Bonan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Kasady. No joy for Bonan on that attempt.
Kasady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasady throws a head kick that misses.
Bonan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kasady feints and as Bonan raises his hands in defense, Kasady changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasady trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cletus Kasady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bonan wriggles free and stands up.
Bonan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kasady. Kasady obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Kasady.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bonan tries to keep at a distance but Kasady has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonan takes a swing at Kasady's ribcage but misses.

Kasady closes the distance and clinches.

Kasady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Kasady tenderised Bonan's leg. Bonan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kasady dodges the punch combination from Bonan.
Kasady lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cletus Kasady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasady throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kasady is out of range and Bonan settles back down.
A left lands for Kasady.
Kasady throws a wild body kick that Bonan sees coming a mile off.
Kasady moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonan.
Kasady throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kasady lands with a kick to the temple. Bonan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Kasady.
Nice shot by Kasady.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kasady.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kasady.
Kasady lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bonan thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonan is defended easily by Kasady.
Bonan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonan is breathing heavily.
Kasady lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bonan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Bonan tries to keep at a distance but Kasady has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kasady has double underhooks.
Kasady lands a nice elbow.
Bonan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kasady keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonan's efforts to push away.
Kasady lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasady lands a shot to the body.
Kasady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kasady lands a knee to the body.
Kasady misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonan.
Kasady unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kasady working Bonan over with knees to the body.
A short left from Kasady.
Kasady lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kasady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonan can do to turn this around?

Kasady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cletus Kasady is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonan throws a right hand that Kasady ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasady also avoids with ease.
Kasady feints and then cracks Bonan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonan down.
Kasady lands with a kick to the temple. Bonan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bonan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kasady looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonan is just out of range.
Kasady moves in looking to clinch but Bonan pushes him off.
Bonan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonan fails with the takedown.
Cletus Kasady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pixar Bonan.
Kasady throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasady throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Kasady gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonan wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kasady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasady's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonan under the eye.

Kasady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kasady lands a body punch in the clinch.

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

Kasady rushes Bonan and presses him up against the cage.
Bonan tries to throw a body punch but Kasady avoids it by throwing Bonan back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Kasady.
Kasady lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonan backwards.

Kasady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasady scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus Kasady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pixar Bonan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bonan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bonan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kasady takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kasady.
Kasady keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonan's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasady.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kasady.
Bonan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasady creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonan's defenses.
Kasady tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonan avoids the damage to the body.
Kasady has Bonan pressed against the cage, preventing Bonan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Kasady.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasady.
Bonan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Kasady.
Bonan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kasady manages to break the clinch.
Bonan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonan moves out of range of the body kick from Kasady.
Bonan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bonan duly obliges.
Kasady feints a jab promting Bonan to slip. Kasady then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bonan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kasady lands with a nice body kick.
Bonan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasady sprawls well. He's pushed Bonan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasady connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasady lands a head kick!
Bonan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasady as he avoids it easily.
Kasady throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kasady lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bonan will feel that in the morning.
Kasady throws a sloppy head kick and Bonan moves out of range easily.
Kasady is looking to slow Bonan down with leg kicks.

That's two 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!
Kasady throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasady fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasady pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bonan back to the cage. Kasady follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kasady slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kasady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasady somewhat.
Bonan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonan is looking to score with low kicks.
Kasady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonan fails with the takedown.
Cletus Kasady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pixar Bonan.
Bonan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Kasady drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bonan is trying to control Kasady's posture but Kasady avoids it.

Kasady has an Americana. Bonan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kasady is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kasady hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cletus Kasady!
After the big win, Cletus Kasady made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dale Arizona
vs
Adebesi

180 cm
27
163 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

180 cm
23
166 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Dale Arizona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Adebesi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Arizona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arizona stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Arizona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arizona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adebesi takes a step back to recover.
Adebesi cracks Arizona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Arizona shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adebesi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arizona is controlling him.

Arizona stands up and waves to Adebesi to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adebesi swinging wildly here.

Arizona scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Arizona tries to score with some ground and pound. Adebesi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Adebesi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Arizona is controlling him well.

Arizona wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adebesi, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arizona wants to control but Adebesi is keeping him busy.
Arizona tries to move to mount but Adebesi blocks the move with his legs.
Arizona is looking to take a break and control but Adebesi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arizona working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adebesi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Arizona works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebesi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Arizona in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Arizona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adebesi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adebesi is pushing Arizona's head away, looking to escape. Arizona manages to hold on to the position though.
Arizona throws a strike aimed at the side of Adebesi's head but Adebesi avoids it well.

Arizona looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adebesi wants to get back to his feet but Arizona drags him back down.

Arizona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adebesi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adebesi is pushing Arizona's head away, looking to escape. Arizona manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Arizona tries for a kimura but Adebesi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Adebesi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A swing and a miss from Adebesi.
Simon Adebesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adebesi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Arizona counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arizona wants to pass the guard but Adebesi is keeping the position.
Adebesi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arizona wants to control from the top but Adebesi keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Glen Dale Arizona wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Arizona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arizona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adebesi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adebesi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Arizona.
Adebesi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Arizona with that takedown attempt.
Adebesi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arizona has time to react.

Arizona rushes Adebesi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arizona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arizona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arizona can't find room to land a body shot as Adebesi controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adebesi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arizona's head.
Arizona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adebesi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adebesi fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Adebesi.
Adebesi keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Adebesi.
Adebesi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Arizona shoots in but no luck this time.
Arizona lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Adebesi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arizona doesn't seem phased though.
Adebesi stuffs the takedown attempt from Arizona. Arizona gets slowly back to his feet.
Arizona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Dale Arizona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arizona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arizona moves in looking to clinch but Adebesi pushes him off.
Adebesi lands a jab to Arizona's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arizona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adebesi is fending him off so far but Arizona persists. Nope, Adebesi circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebesi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arizona closes the distance and clinches up with Adebesi, looking for a takedown. Arizona pushes Adebesi against the cage but Adebesi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adebesi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Adebesi.

Arizona is rocked!
Glen Dale Arizona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adebesi stuns Arizona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Arizona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adebesi throws a series of punches but Arizona moves out of range.
Adebesi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adebesi goes for a small jab and connects. Now Adebesi goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Arizona stumbles back but Adebesi runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Arizona to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Arizona will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Adebesi!

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 Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes into the arena with Rocky Road to Dublin blaring out of the sound system. Rthihovsky has chosen That Smell - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

O Brien
vs
Rthihovsky

172 cm
32
142 lbs
28 - 11 - 1

165 cm
29
135 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Donnie O Brien !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien defending well as Rthihovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Rthihovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Rthihovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien .
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Rthihovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from O Brien misses.
O Brien throws a hook but Rthihovsky avoids it easily.
O Brien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rthihovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Brien 's head backwards.
A jab from O Brien misses.
O Brien throws a right hand that misses
and Rthihovsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Brien tries to clinch
and Rthihovsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rthihovsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien .
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rthihovsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rthihovsky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rthihovsky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rthihovsky is pressing down on O Brien 's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Brien is holding on for now.

O Brien kicks off Rthihovsky and gets to his feet.
Rthihovsky lands the left hand.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rthihovsky slips under a jab from O Brien .
O Brien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rthihovsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Brien at a distance.
Rthihovsky scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rthihovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rthihovsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien .
O Brien misses with a combination

so Rthihovsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rthihovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rthihovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rthihovsky 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.
O Brien controls Rthihovsky momentarily but Rthihovsky frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky looking to sit in guard and control but O Brien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Rthihovsky keeps moving.
O Brien wants to pass the guard but Rthihovsky is keeping the position.
Rthihovsky keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.
O Brien looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rthihovsky.
O Brien misses with an uppercut
and Rthihovsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rthihovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Brien is fending him off so far but Rthihovsky persists. Nope, O Brien circles away and we're back to standing.
Rthihovsky slips under a jab.
Donnie O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand
and Rthihovsky counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rthihovsky throws a leg kick which misses O Brien 's front leg but catches the back leg as O Brien tries to avoid it.
Rthihovsky throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Rthihovsky is just out of range.
Rthihovsky scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Brien misses with a double jab
letting Rthihovsky counter with a right hand.
Donnie O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rthihovsky looking to score a takedown here. O Brien is defending well but Rthihovsky drives through and ends up in O Brien 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fou Rthihovsky dominated that round.
That's time! O Brien 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Brien feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rthihovskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rthihovsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Brien on the side of the head.
O Brien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky slips under a jab.
Rthihovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien .
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Brien swings widly with a right hand
and Rthihovsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rthihovsky avoids the body shot from O Brien .
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Rthihovsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand
and Rthihovsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rthihovsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rthihovsky scores with a nice right hand.

O Brien is rocked!
Fou Rthihovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rthihovsky misses with a straight left.
Oh O Brien is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from O Brien misses.
Rthihovsky cracks O Brien on the jaw with a powerful right hand and O Brien falls backwards against the cage. Rthihovsky follows up with more strikes that drop O Brien to his knees. Rthihovsky keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save O Brien ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fou Rthihovsky!
A relieved looking Fou Rthihovsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Celtics. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davis
vs
Hume

205 cm
29
293 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

200 cm
33
225 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Hume!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis lands a jab.
Hume throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hume throws a head kick that Davis semi-blocks.
Hume tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Hume leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Hume coming out on top.
Davis shoots and misses
and Hume counters with a straight right hand.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hume misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Desmond Hume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hume throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Hume throws a low kick but Davis avoids it.
Hume tries to clinch up.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Hume sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hume tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hume stuffs the takedown.
Davis takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hume throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis.

It looks like Glen Davis has been cut.
Hume lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hume but Hume pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hume delivers a nice body kick.
Hume lands a high kick!
Hume misses with a body shot

and Davis counters with a shoot takedown. Hume fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Hume has wrist control.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hume is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hume working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Hume utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hume is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Hume keeps moving.
Hume is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hume can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hume wants to sweep here but Davis controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hume displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Hume leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Hume is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hume is working away from the top position though.

Davis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hume pulls his head out easily.
Davis 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.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hume is working away from the top position though.
Hume missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis trying to control here.
Davis trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hume manages to pass to mount!
Davis taking shots to the head.
Hume with good strikes from the mount here!

Glen Davis's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hume working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hume postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davis looks a forlorn figure.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Hume!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Quioxte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rourke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rolling Stones - Paint it black. This should be a great matchup!

Quioxte
vs
Rourke

190 cm
27
197 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

182 cm
31
196 lbs
23 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Quioxte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mikko Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rourke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quioxte.
Quioxte misses with a head kick.
Rourke lands a right hook to the body.
Rourke misses with a two punch combination.
Quioxte connects with the punch.
Quioxte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quioxte slips under a jab.
Quioxte throws a series of punches but Rourke avoids them all with ease.
Quioxte is looking to land body kicks.
Rourke throws an overhand right that lands on Quioxte's shoulder, as Quioxte tries to avoid the shot.
Quioxte connects with a right hand. Rourke shakes it off.
Rourke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quioxte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rourke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quioxte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quioxte is looking to chop away at Rourke's legs.
Rourke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quioxte.
Rourke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quioxte slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke scoring well with a low kick there.
Quioxte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rourke.
A cross from Quioxte lands.
Rourke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quioxte.
Quioxte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quioxte throws a wild body kick that Rourke sees coming a mile off.
Quioxte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quioxte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rourke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quioxte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rourke.
Rourke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rourke throws a big shot that misses.
Rourke looks for the body kick but Quioxte saw that one coming.
Rourke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quioxte circles away.
Quioxte scores with a head kick.
Rourke wants to slow Quioxte down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke misses with a straight right.
Rourke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quioxte. Quioxte obviously looking to wear him down.
Quioxte throws a hook but Rourke blocks it.
Rourke is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rourke checks the leg kick.
Rourke ducks under a wild hook from Quioxte.
Rourke misses the jab.
Manny Quioxte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke moves out of range as Quioxte throws a body kick.
Rourke misses with a series of wild punches.
Quioxte lands with a cross.
Quioxte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quioxte tries to bum rush Rourke with a series of wild strikes but Rourke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quioxte defending well as Rourke loads up on a big left hand.
Quioxte tries a head kick but it misses.
Quioxte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rourke.
Quioxte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke throws a big shot that misses.
Rourke throws an overhand right that lands on Quioxte's shoulder, as Quioxte tries to avoid the shot.
Quioxte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rourke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quioxte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rourke manages to avoid it.
Quioxte tries to land a front kick but Rourke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rourke blocks a jab.
Rourke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quioxte takes a kick to the side of the head.
Quioxte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rourke.
Rourke slips a jab and a cross from Quioxte.
Quioxte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rourke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quioxte in his tracks.
Quioxte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rourke.
Rourke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quioxte was well out of range. Poor timing from Rourke.
Rourke delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quioxte throws a sloppy head kick and Rourke moves out of range easily.
Quioxte throws a sloppy head kick and Rourke moves out of range easily.
Rourke looks to land a right hand but Quioxte moved out of range.
Quioxte lands with a cross.
Rourke misses the jab.
Rourke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quioxte throws a combination that misses
and Rourke counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but Quioxte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rourke lands an overhand right.
Quioxte misses with a kick to the body.
Rourke misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rourke scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Quioxte misses.
Quioxte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quioxte lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Quioxte will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Quioxte misses with a low kick.
Quioxte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rourke swings widly with a right hand
and Quioxte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rourke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rourke lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rourke.
Rourke scores with a jab to the head.
Rourke misses the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Quioxte.
Rourke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Quioxte can pounce on him.
Rourke punishes Quioxte's body with a nice straight punch.
Rourke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quioxte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quioxte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Quioxte moves out of range as Rourke throws a body kick.
Rourke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rourke scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quioxte. Quioxte obviously looking to wear him down.
Rourke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quioxte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Quioxte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rourke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quioxte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quioxte. Rourke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rourke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Quioxte misses with a head kick.
Rourke checks a leg kick.
Rourke connects with a body shot that sends Quioxte's belly button to the back.
Rourke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quioxte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rourke somewhat.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but Quioxte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rourke misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rourke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rourke tries to land a front kick but Quioxte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manny Quioxte is winning the standup battle so far.
Quioxte misses with a few strikes there.
Quioxte slips under a jab from Rourke.
Nice defenses there by Rourke.
Quioxte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rourke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quioxte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rourke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quioxte.
Quioxte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rourke is defended easily by Quioxte.
Quioxte connects with a jab.
Quioxte looks to land a combination. Rourke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Quioxte throws a wild body kick that Rourke sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rourke manages to avoid it.
Quioxte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Rourke.
Quioxte tried to score with a low kick but Rourke checks it.
Quioxte throws the kick towards the body but Rourke avoids it.
Quioxte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quioxte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rourke.
Quioxte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quioxte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quioxte throws a sloppy head kick and Rourke moves out of range easily.
Manny Quioxte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quioxte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rourke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quioxte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rourke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Quioxte's front leg but catches the back leg as Quioxte tries to avoid it.
Rourke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quioxte's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rourke circles away quickly and effectively.

Rourke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rourke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quioxte, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke landing strikes.
Rourke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quioxte keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Quioxte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Quioxte dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Quioxte defending well as Rourke loads up on a big left hand.
Rourke misses with a hook
and Quioxte counters with a nice body shot.
Rourke thows a body shot but no joy.
Quioxte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rourke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rourke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rourke feints and then cracks Quioxte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quioxte down.
Rourke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quioxte sprawls well. Quioxte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rourke gets slowly back to his feet.
Rourke throws a body punch but Quioxte moves out of range.
Rourke ducks under a wild hook from Quioxte.
Quioxte throws a shot from downtown. Rourke moves away and avoids it.
Rourke looks to throw the jab but Quioxte is out of range.
Quioxte tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quioxte swinging wildly here.
Rourke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quioxte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rourke misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Quioxte
and Rourke counters with a left and a right that stings Quioxte.

Quioxte gets caught flat footed, as Rourke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quioxte looking for a sweep. Not yet Quioxte, not yet.
Rourke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quioxte keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Rourke is fighting to break Quioxte's control of his arms but Quioxte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rourke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Quioxte 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rourke slips a jab and a cross from Quioxte.
Rourke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quioxte slips a jab and a cross from Rourke.
Quioxte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rourke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quioxte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rourke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rourke cracks Quioxte with a good jab.
Rourke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rourke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quioxte finds it's way round the side to connect with Rourke's head.
Quioxte swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte looks for the body kick but Rourke saw that one coming.
Quioxte throws a head kick that misses.
Quioxte throws a body kick that misses.
Rourke misses with a low kick as Quioxte jumps back.
Rourke throws a hook to the side of Quioxte's head but Quioxte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quioxte lands with an overhand left.
Rourke throws a hook but Quioxte blocks it.
Quioxte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rourke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rourke loads up on a big right hand but Quioxte slips the punch.
Rourke dips to his left and cracks Quioxte with an uppercut!
Rourke misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Quioxte.
Quioxte missing with a left hand there. Rourke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rourke needs to keep his hands up - Quioxte had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quioxte misses with a body kick.
Quioxte misses with a kick to the body.
Quioxte throws a push kick but Rourke slaps the foot to one side.

Rourke shoots in and gets a takedown into Quioxte's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quioxte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rourke is one step ahead there.
Quioxte wants to stand up but Rourke is controlling him.
Mikko Rourke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rourke tries to free his leg and advance position but Quioxte is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quioxte trying to keep a closed guard but Rourke is proving a slippery customer.
Manny Quioxte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quioxte keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quioxte 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Hinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jahangir Zulfiqar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hinch
vs
Zulfiqar

201 cm
24
280 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Heroic Combat Gear (Laundry service)
Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Hinch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jahangir Zulfiqar!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hinch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar misses with a looping right.
Hinch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zulfiqar defends it nicely.

Zulfiqar moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Zulfiqar fails to land.
Zulfiqar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hinch controls his hands.
Zulfiqar prevents the takedown attempt.
Hinch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zulfiqar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Hinch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zulfiqar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zulfiqar scores with a shot to the side of Hinch's head.
Zulfiqar presses Hinch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulfiqar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zulfiqar digs a right hand underneath Hinch's ribcage. Hinch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulfiqar misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Zulfiqar.
Hinch is breathing heavily.
Zulfiqar wants a takedown but no success here.
Zulfiqar throws a head punch that misses.
Hinch lands a nice uppercut.
Zulfiqar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hinch's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Zulfiqar.
Hinch jumps guard but Zulfiqar stands there with Hinch around his waist. Hinch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zulfiqar working aggressively here.
Zulfiqar is pressed up against the cage. Hinch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zulfiqar down to the mat. Zulfiqar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Zulfiqar lands a left and a right that sends Hinch crashing to the canvas! Zulfiqar dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Stevie Hinch has been cut.
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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hinch takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Zulfiqar's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jahangir Zulfiqar!
Jahangir Zulfiqar is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jahangir Zulfiqar, 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.