RCS 94 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rydolf Karel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatelli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Sell Comics - Courage My Love. The crowd seem to be enjoying Karel's choice of entrance music: Hail Czech. The key to victory for Kirk Donatelli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Donatelli
vs
Karel

188 cm
32
185 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

175 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Donatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rydolf Karel!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karel is looking to clinch but Donatelli is avoiding it.
Donatelli throws a head kick that misses.
Karel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donatelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karel misses the shot to the body.
Karel tries to clinch there but Donatelli circles away.
Donatelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donatelli looks to land a combination but Karel avoids it well.
Donatelli cracks Karel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karel slips a jab and a cross from Donatelli.
Donatelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donatelli scores with a hook to the body. Karel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Karel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Karel tries for a takedown but Donatelli manages to get underhooks.
Kirk Donatelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rydolf Karel.

Donatelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donatelli with a nice cross.
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!
Donatelli looks to land a combination but Karel avoids it well.
Donatelli delivers a nice body kick.
Donatelli misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from Donatelli both land. Nice combination.
Karel wants to clinch but Donatelli slips to the side
and Donatelli counters with a two punch combo.
Donatelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Karel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donatelli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donatelli lands a nice hook to Karel's body. Karel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donatelli lands a head shot.
Kirk Donatelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donatelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Karel circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donatelli wants to clinch up but Karel keeps it at a distance.
Karel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donatelli moves away.
Karel misses with a looping left.

Donatelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donatelli gets underhooks to prevent Karel's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Donatelli manages to break the clinch.
Karel throws the left hand but Donatelli avoids the punch easily.
Kirk Donatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donatelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Karel misses.
Donatelli clobbers Karel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donatelli sizes up Karel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donatelli pinned against the cage. Donatelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Donatelli lands a left and a right that send Karel crashing to the mat, dazed. Donatelli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Karel is rocked!

It looks like Rydolf Karel has been cut.
Donatelli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donatelli drops Karel with a straight right hand, right on the button! Donatelli follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk Donatelli!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Pacino Delegratti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Nutradinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Nutradinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pacino Delegratti
vs
Nutradinov

170 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

189 cm
24
190 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Pacino Delegratti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oleg Nutradinov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutradinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Delegratti. Delegratti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Delegratti throws a head kick but Nutradinov moves out of range.

Nutradinov drops Delegratti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Delegratti looks back up at him and smiles so Nutradinov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nutradinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Delegratti is just out of range.

Delegratti forces Nutradinov back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nutradinov.
Delegratti working aggressively here.
Delegratti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Delegratti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delegratti misses with a body punch.
Delegratti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nutradinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutradinov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delegratti.
Nutradinov effectively controlling the action here.
Nutradinov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd are getting on Nutradinov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nutradinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nutradinov as Delegratti tries to tie him up.
Delegratti tries to work over Nutradinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delegratti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nutradinov stalling.

Nutradinov breaks from the clinch.
Nutradinov misses with a wild body shot.
Nutradinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Delegratti's head.
Nutradinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delegratti circles away quickly and effectively.

Nutradinov drops Delegratti with a beautiful combination! Delegratti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nutradinov is looking for the KO!

Delegratti is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delegratti wants to clinch.
Oh Delegratti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delegratti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Delegratti seems to have got his legs back now.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Nutradinov! Delegratti is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Nutradinov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norris Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. Cole is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job. Austin McCoy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McCoy
vs
Cole

187 cm
22
210 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

191 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norris Cole!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCoy sprawls well initially but Cole persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

McCoy actively working from the bottom here.

Cole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cole wants to take a breather but McCoy is having none of it.

Cole seems to be working for a kimura but McCoy defends the submission attempt.

McCoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Cole.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.

McCoy kicks off Cole and gets to his feet.

Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cole wants to free his trapped foot but McCoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole is looking to advance position but McCoy won't allow it.

Cole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCoy is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCoy looking for submissions off his back.

Cole in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McCoy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Norris Cole!
Our winner, Norris Cole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Saxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Big Bad Wolf by Duck Sauce blaring out of the sound system. David Williams had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Williams
vs
Saxon

182 cm
25
176 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

185 cm
28
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jax Saxon!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saxon shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saxon moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams tests Saxon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saxon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Saxon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saxon shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saxon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Saxon.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saxon sprawls well. Saxon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Saxon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.

Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saxon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Williams drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Williams as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Saxon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Williams! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Williams!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Williams thanked MMA ANIMAL for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Stark

172 cm
33
172 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

185 cm
24
175 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.

Stark pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Stark on the inside.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Stark stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Stark manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stark is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Stark scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.
Stark avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Stark sits in half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stark 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.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position here.

Mike Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stark was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mike Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stark looking to control.
Smith 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Stark.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.

Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
Smith throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith avoids the body shot from Stark.
Smith shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Stark controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tony Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.
Stark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tony Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stark on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to control but Smith postures up.
Stark holding on.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Stark wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith working the ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Stark wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tony Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Stark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Stark counters with a one-two to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Stark there.
Stark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Stark.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
Stark lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stark.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Stark.
I've got Stark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!
In his post fight interview, Tony Stark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massive Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Christian Birchmont has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Birchmont
vs
Destruction

177 cm
26
147 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

178 cm
23
168 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massive Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Birchmont.
Destruction displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birchmont throws out the jab.
Birchmont tries to clinch but Destruction is having none of it.
Birchmont throws a looping overhand right but Destruction ducks down to avoid it.
Birchmont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birchmont leaves Destruction with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Destruction looks for a takedown but Birchmont sprawls well.
Birchmont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Destruction shoots for a takedown but Birchmont saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christian Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massive Destruction.
Destruction on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birchmont looks to land a combination but Destruction avoids it well.
Birchmont throws a poor cross that misses

and Destruction counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
An elbow from Destruction crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Destruction crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction landing strikes.
Birchmont regains half guard.
Birchmont is looking for a sweep. Destruction is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Destruction throwing shots but Birchmont is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Destruction is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birchmont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Destruction.

Birchmont is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Destruction is tapping! Great win for Birchmont!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Birchmont!
Christian Birchmont thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barney Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Sumner
vs
Alonso

172 cm
22
152 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

169 cm
23
157 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Sumner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sumner moves into range and clinches up with Alonso.
Alonso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sumner prevents it.

Alonso breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Alonso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alonso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sumner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sumner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sumner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alonso tries to clinch up but Sumner circles away and keeps his distance.

Alonso drives through with a takedown into Sumner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sumner wants to get back to his feet but Alonso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sumner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sumner wants to stand up but Alonso is controlling him.
Sumner 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sumner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alonso is controlling him.
Alonso landing with the ground and pound.
Alonso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alonso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alonso prevents Sumner from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumner keeping moving, preventing Alonso from controlling successfully.
Alonso passes Sumner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso lands with a punch from half guard.
Alonso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sumner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alonso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alonso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alonso working the head and body with strikes.
Alonso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alonso working Sumner over with strikes.
Alonso stops Sumner from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso lands with a punch from half guard.
Alonso working over Sumner with some ground and pound. Sumner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alonso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sumner!
Alonso pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Sumner is rocked!
Alonso looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sumner covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ned Alonso!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hairik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If You're Gonna Be Dumb . Rizzo Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lazy Eye. This should be fireworks!

Hunt
vs
Rizzo Jr

193 cm
26
275 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

193 cm
24
245 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hairik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Rizzo Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Rizzo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Rizzo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rizzo Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr connects with a jab.
Rizzo Jr cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Rizzo Jr misses
and Hunt counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt moves out of range as Rizzo Jr strikes.
Rizzo Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rizzo Jr misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Enrique Rizzo Jr has been cut.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Enrique Rizzo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Rizzo Jr - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo Jr can pounce on him.
Rizzo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rizzo Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rizzo Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.

Rizzo Jr has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Rizzo Jr blocks an uppercut.
Rizzo Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Rizzo Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Rizzo Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rizzo Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rizzo Jr misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rizzo Jr.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo Jr is controlling him.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rizzo Jr swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo Jr looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
A slow jab from Rizzo Jr misses its intended target.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Rizzo Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzo Jr, right into the meat.
Rizzo Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Rizzo Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Rizzo Jr misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt moves out of range as Rizzo Jr strikes.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo Jr 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!

Rizzo Jr tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rizzo Jr throws a head punch that misses.
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 Hairik Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Enrique Rizzo Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo Jr can pounce on him.
Rizzo Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzo Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rizzo Jr lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rizzo Jr punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr misses with a low kick.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rizzo Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Enrique Rizzo Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hunt gets a clinch.
Rizzo Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rizzo Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rizzo Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzo Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt lands a jab.
Rizzo Jr misses the jab.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzo Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rizzo Jr connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rizzo Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Rizzo Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Rizzo Jr blocks the leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rizzo Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Rizzo Jr closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Rizzo Jr looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Rizzo Jr counters with a body kick that stops Hunt in his tracks momentarily.
Rizzo Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzo Jr, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzo Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Rizzo Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizzo Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rizzo Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Rizzo Jr misses with a head kick.
Rizzo Jr looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Rizzo Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rizzo Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slow jab from Rizzo Jr misses its intended target.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo Jr.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzo Jr 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.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rizzo Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Rizzo Jr misses.
Rizzo Jr misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rizzo Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzo Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzo Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo Jr thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rizzo Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rizzo Jr throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzo Jr, right into the meat.
Rizzo Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt moves forwards but Rizzo Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Rizzo Jr misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Rizzo Jr with a good jab.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Rizzo Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Rizzo Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Rizzo Jr misses

and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch.
Rizzo Jr has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rizzo Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Rizzo Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Rizzo Jr landing knees to the body.
Rizzo Jr has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Rizzo Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rizzo Jr landing knees to the head.
Rizzo Jr lands with a short shot to the head.

Hunt is rocked!
Rizzo Jr lands a big knee to the head and Hunt goes down! Rizzo Jr pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Rizzo Jr!
A victorious Enrique Rizzo Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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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 Jim Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Kazunari has chosen The Seeker as his entrance music. Tokugawa Kazunari acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Storm
vs
Kazunari

172 cm
30
162 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

160 cm
27
143 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tokugawa Kazunari!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kazunari cracks Storm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Storm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kazunari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Kazunari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kazunari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Storm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazunari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Crunch! Kazunari slams his shin into Storm's torso.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Storm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kazunari - the referee stops the clock and Storm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kazunari. Storm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kazunari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kazunari swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazunari leaves Storm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazunari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kazunari counters with a straight right hand.
Kazunari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Kazunari connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Storm gets caught napping as Kazunari dives in and scores a takedown. Storm manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kazunari stands up over Storm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Storm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazunari defends well.
Kazunari trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazunari forces his way into half guard.
Kazunari scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari trying to control the action but Storm is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Kazunari.

Kazunari is looking for a kimura here.

Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Storm has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kazunari escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kazunari!
Storm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazunari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazunari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Kazunari.

Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazunari pulls his head out easily.
Kazunari wants to take a breather but Storm is having none of it.
Kazunari passes the guard and advances to mount!
Storm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Kazunari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kazunari has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Storm's face.
Kazunari dominating with strikes here.
Storm is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazunari lands a big shot there that rocks Storm but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Storm is working to get back to half guard.
Kazunari unloading with bombs!
Storm is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazunari scoring with strikes but Storm is staying in there.
Kazunari prevents Storm from getting the reversal.
Kazunari postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Storm looks a forlorn figure.

Storm is rocked!
Kazunari looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Storm covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tokugawa Kazunari!
After winning the bout, Tokugawa Kazunari thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosme Cosme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Hernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernando comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HaunTed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cosme
vs
Hernando

186 cm
32
250 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

190 cm
31
265 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ultimate Fighting Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Cosme Cosme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Hernando!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosme throws a head kick but Hernando moves out of range.

Hernando has managed to clinch.
Hernando throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cosme is looking to control Hernando's arms but Hernando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cosme has his back to the cage.
Cosme takes a shot to the head.
Cosme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cosme avoids a wild elbow strike from Hernando.
Hernando tries a knee to the head but Cosme blocks it.

Cosme breaks the clinch.
Cosme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hernando tries to clinch there but Cosme circles away.
Hernando wants to clinch.
Hernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosme lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hernando has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hernando and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hernando has managed to clinch.
Hernando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cosme avoiding damage as Hernando throws knees to the body.
Cosme stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hernando throws an elbow but misses.
Hernando pushes off an throws an elbow but Cosme leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hernando misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosme blocks a body shot from Hernando.
Cosme takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hernando tries to work over Cosme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cosme.
Hernando with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cosme is pushing Hernando up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hernando lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cosme avoiding damage as Hernando throws knees to the body.
Hernando working Cosme over with knees to the body.
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!
Hernando with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cosme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernando looking to throw knees to the head but Cosme is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosme is struggling to control the position.
Cosme blocks an elbow strike from Hernando.
Cosme is pushing Hernando up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cosme is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cosme Cosme.
Cosme swings for the body but Hernando moves out of range.
Cosme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cosme connects with a leg kick. Hernando looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hernando tries to clinch but Cosme moves away
and Cosme counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Hernando. That snapped Cosme's head back.

Cosme has closed the distance and engaged Hernando in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernando misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hernando fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernando with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Cosme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cosme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernando. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Hernando 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.

Hernando moves to clinch but Cosme breaks away
and Cosme counters with a head kick. That will keep Hernando thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cosme tries a low kick but Hernando avoids it.
Hernando misses the jab.
Cosme scores with a leg kick.
Cosme circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cosme moves into the clinch.
Cosme takes an elbow to the temple.
Hernando tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cosme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernando misses with a body punch.
Cosme avoiding damage as Hernando throws knees to the body.
Roberto Hernando seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernando misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hernando throws an elbow but misses.
Cosme slows down the pace here.
Hernando tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cosme taking a breather.
Cosme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernando misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernando tries to land knees in the clinch but Cosme avoids the damage to the body.
Hernando is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cosme is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cosme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernando is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cosme is defending well for now.
Cosme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cosme is struggling to control the position.
Hernando tries to land a knee to the head but Cosme blocks with his arms.
Cosme has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cosme prevents a body shot from Hernando.
Hernando letting Cosme take a breather here.
Cosme takes a knee right on the jaw!

Hernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberto Hernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernando takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernando misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosme keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernando keeps Cosme at a distance using the push kick.
Hernando throws a head kick that misses.

Hernando clinches with his opponent.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosme controls his hands.

Hernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernando tries to clinch up but Cosme circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberto Hernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cosme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernando moves to clinch but Cosme breaks away
and Cosme counters with a left to the body.
Cosme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernando throws a leg kick
and Cosme counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Hernando 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!

Cosme scores with a leg kick.
Cosme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cosme.
Cosme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hernando's calf.

Hernando darts in and clinches Cosme up against the cage.
Hernando trying to land knees to the body.
Hernando misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cosme - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Cosme.
Cosme blocks an elbow strike.
Hernando is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cosme is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cosme.
Cosme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hernando's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernando tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hernando tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cosme avoids it.
Hernando tries to land knees in the clinch but Cosme avoids the damage to the body.
Cosme looking to stall.
Hernando tries to land a knee to the head but Cosme blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Cosme.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cosme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cosme tries to stall but Hernando uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cosme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernando tries to land a knee to the head but Cosme blocks with his arms.
Hernando misses with a knee strike.
Hernando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cosme.
Hernando throws an elbow that misses.
Cosme is pushing Hernando up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cosme prevents a body shot from Hernando.
Roberto Hernando is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cosme - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cosme Cosme.
Hernando throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernando tries to clinch but Cosme moves out of range.
Hernando throws a right hand that misses
and Cosme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hernando wants to clinch but Cosme slips to the side
and Cosme counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernando looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Hernando blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cosme Cosme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosme blocks a head kick by Hernando.
Hernando takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cosme is looking to wear down Hernando with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cosme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cosme tries to score with a low kick but Hernando moves his leg out of the way.
Hernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cosme misses with a body shot.
Cosme scores with a head kick.
Hernando keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cosme Cosme showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hernando has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Hernando!
During a confident post fight interview, Roberto Hernando thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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