FFCS 8 Bloodsport PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslambek Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov comes to the cage accompanied by Ashim - Kavkaz. Vaughn Donovan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Saidov
vs
Donovan

175 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fighters First Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aslambek Saidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaughn Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan looks to throw the jab but Saidov is out of range.
Donovan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saidov on the side of the head.
A jab from Donovan misses.
Saidov shoots in looking for a takedown. Donovan tries to sprawl out of it but Saidov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donovan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saidov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donovan but Donovan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslambek Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saidov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saidov shoots in and drives through. Donovan sprawls well.
A slow jab from Donovan misses its intended target.
Donovan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donovan looks to land a left hand but Saidov moved out of range nicely.
Donovan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donovan throws a shot from downtown. Saidov moves away and avoids it.
Donovan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov defending well as Donovan loads up on a big left hand.
Donovan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saidov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donovan circles away.
Saidov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Saidov is rocked!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Saidov.
Oh Saidov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saidov is breathing heavily.
Donovan is pushing Saidov's head away, looking to escape. Saidov manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saidov seems to have got his legs back now.
Saidov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Donovan's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan pushes Saidov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saidov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Saidov staying calm.
Saidov prevents Donovan from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov just content to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aslambek Saidov just wasn't active enough.
Donovan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saidov.
Donovan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donovan but Donovan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saidov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saidov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donovan sprawls well. Donovan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saidov gets slowly back to his feet.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donovan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saidov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saidov moves away from the strike by Donovan.
Donovan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saidov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donovan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Saidov.
Donovan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donovan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Donovan misses the target.
Donovan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Saidov gets the takedown into side control.
Donovan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Saidov wants to control for a moment but Donovan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Saidov or perhaps it was just good defense by Donovan which made him look bad.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donovan as he jumps to the side.
Saidov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donovan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saidov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslambek Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saidov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saidov shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saidov shoots in but Donovan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saidov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donovan lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donovan sends Saidov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Donovan is motioning to the referee to let Saidov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Donovan! Saidov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaughn Donovan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben De La Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Slader
vs
De La Vega

175 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
28
165 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben De La Vega!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Vega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slader counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slader lets loose with a powerful body kick. De La Vega will feel that in the morning.
Slader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De La Vega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slader defends it nicely.
De La Vega dives in and grabs Slader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slader pushes down on De La Vega's head and hops out.
Slader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slader slaps away a takedown attempt from De La Vega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Randy Slader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben De La Vega.
De La Vega shoots for a takedown but Slader saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body punch from Slader.
Nice takedown defense from Slader. No joy for De La Vega on that attempt.
De La Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slader looks to land a right hand but De La Vega moved out of range.
Slader throws a looping overhand right but De La Vega ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slader lands a nice looking body kick.
De La Vega looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De La Vega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De La Vega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De La Vega has a takedown stuffed.
Slader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Randy Slader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Slader.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slader.
Slader connects with the punch.
Slader lands a nice looking kick to the body. De La Vega takes a step back to recover.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De La Vega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slader - the referee stops the clock and De La Vega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slader. De La Vega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

De La Vega gets tackled into the cage by Slader. Slader maintains the clinch.
De La Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Slader manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Slader misses.
Nice jab there from Slader.
Slader scores with a decent looking hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slader.
Slader throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slader.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader connects with a solid leg kick.
Slader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De La Vega.
De La Vega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slader pushes De La Vega away with a front kick.
Slader stuffs the takedown.
Slader misses with a wild body shot.
Slader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slader scores with a crisp jab that stopped De La Vega in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Slader.
Slader's corner calls for a 1-2. Slader obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Slader instigates a clinch.
Slader lands with a right to the head.
Slader works on De La Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
De La Vega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Slader.
Slader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De La Vega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slader has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slader digs a right hand underneath De La Vega's ribcage. De La Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slader lands with a short shot to the head.
Slader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De La Vega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De La Vega is looking to break free of the clinch but Slader has double underhooks.
Slader lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Slader.
Slader lands an uppercut.
Slader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Ruben De La Vega has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De La Vega.
De La Vega is trying desperately to land a takedown but Slader is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for De La Vega.
Nice body punch from Slader - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Slader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
That's time! Slader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Slader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De La Vegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De La Vega.
Ruben De La Vega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slader throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horrible takedown by De La Vega or perhaps it was just good defense by Slader which made him look bad.
Slader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De La Vega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Slader.
Donk. Slader catches De La Vega right on the button with a cross.
Slader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slader lands a jab to the nose.
De La Vega ducks under a wild hook from Slader.
Randy Slader is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
De La Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slader looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Slader. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slader.
Slader misses with a body punch
and De La Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Vega can do to turn this around?
De La Vega has a takedown stuffed.
De La Vega is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slader.
Slader scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slader.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De La Vega.
Randy Slader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben De La Vega.
Slader feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De La Vega's calf.
Slader throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slader throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De La Vega has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Vega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Slader - just one landing.
Slader cracks De La Vega with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slader!
Slader lands a nice hook to De La Vega's body. De La Vega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slader lands a nice looking body kick.
De La Vega tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De La Vega steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Slader. That one must have hurt.
De La Vega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De La Vega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De La Vega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De La Vega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De La Vega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De La Vega takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Slader - just one landing.
De La Vega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slader's waist but Slader gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De La Vega off to one side.
De La Vega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De La Vega.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader lands with a straight right. De La Vega didn't see that one coming.
Slader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De La Vega moves forwards but Slader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slader misses with a body shot.
Slader throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slader scores with a jab.
Slader misses with a looping left.
De La Vega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slader sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

De La Vega tries to keep at a distance but Slader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slader.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Slader scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slader breaks the clinch.
De La Vega tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De La Vega throws a right hand that Slader ducks under and follows up with a left that Slader also avoids with ease.
De La Vega fails with the takedown.
Slader lands with a good body shot.
De La Vega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De La Vega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slader avoids it really well and circles away.
Slader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slader fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De La Vega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Slader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
That's time! Slader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Slader cracks De La Vega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slader throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Vega is defended easily by Slader.
De La Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slader throws out the jab.
De La Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slader was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Vega.
Slader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slader.
Slader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slader slips a jab and a cross from De La Vega.
Slader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De La Vega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slader defends it nicely.
Slader scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
De La Vega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De La Vega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slader swivels and escapes.
Randy Slader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben De La Vega.
Slader misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slader. That's going to slow De La Vega down.
Slader explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De La Vega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slader.
Slader throws a right and a left that De La Vega avoids nicely.
De La Vega swings for the body but Slader moves out of range.
De La Vega has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Slader.
De La Vega ducks under a wild hook from Slader.
Slader punishes De La Vega's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Slader finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Slader there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slader connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown by De La Vega or perhaps it was just good defense by Slader which made him look bad.
Slader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slader lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Slader misses with a straight left.
Slader misses with a looping left.
Slader throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slader can pounce on him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slader!
De La Vega slips a jab from Slader.
A telegraphed right hand from Slader misses the target.
De La Vega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slader counters with a slapping leg kick.
De La Vega shoots in and drives through. Slader sprawls well.
Slader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of De La Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slader's jab looks to have found its range, popping De La Vega under the eye.
Slader with a jab.
Slader throws a nice outside leg kick.
De La Vega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slader circles away.
Nice body punch from Slader.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Vega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega takes one to the chin there.
Slader moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slader takes a swing at De La Vega's ribcage but misses.
Slader throws a sloppy head kick and De La Vega moves out of range easily.
De La Vega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Slader throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Slader thumps De La Vega with a low kick.
Slader feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De La Vega's calf.
De La Vega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slader circles away.
Slader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De La Vega momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De La Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De La Vega misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Slader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slader has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Slader!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koh Brennan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brennan
vs
Chernyshevsky

186 cm
20
186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koh Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernyshevsky lands with a nice body punch.
Chernyshevsky throws a right and a left that Brennan avoids nicely.
Chernyshevsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Brennan is just out of range.
Brennan shoots for a double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well. He's pushed Brennan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chernyshevsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brennans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brennan throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brennan is defended easily by Chernyshevsky.
Brennan needs to keep his hands up - Chernyshevsky had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Koh Brennan has been cut.
Brennan misses the shot to the body.
Brennan shoots in and drives through. Chernyshevsky sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koh Brennan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brennan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernyshevsky misses the shot to the body.
Chernyshevsky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chernyshevsky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brennan's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan moves out of range as Chernyshevsky strikes.
Brennan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brennan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chernyshevsky defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernyshevsky.
Brennan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chernyshevsky connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Brennan! He's out on his feet! Chernyshevsky rushes in and drops Brennan with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Reality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gago
vs
Reality

186 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
28
191 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maxim Reality!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Gago is working to tighten is grip on Reality's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Reality has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gago is really squeezing tight and eventually Reality passes out! Gago breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Igor Gago!
Igor Gago decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Barnett
vs
Mabuva

194 cm
20
271 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

202 cm
28
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Mabuva!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Mabuva.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Mabuva.
Barnett throws a looping overhand right but Mabuva ducks down to avoid it.
Mabuva walks into a jab.
Barnett slips a straight right by Mabuva.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses.
Barnett lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Barnett.
Mabuva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnett wants to slow Mabuva down by chopping away at his legs.
Mabuva throws a hook but Barnett avoids it easily.
Mabuva tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett tries to work over Mabuva's front leg with a kick but Mabuva checks it.
Mabuva throws a leg kick but Barnett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mabuva counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Barnett.
Mabuva throws a hook but Barnett avoids it easily.
Mabuva misses with an uppercut. Barnett saw that one coming.
Mabuva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnett.
Mabuva lands an overhand right.
Barnett stuns Mabuva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mabuva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnett throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mabuva blocks a leg kick.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mabuva's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett connects with a leg kick. Mabuva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mabuva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mabuva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnett on the side of the head.
Barnett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mabuva.
Barnett throws out a leg kick but Mabuva moves out of range and Barnett only half commits.
Barnett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mabuva avoids the body shot from Barnett.
Mabuva avoids the body shot from Barnett.
Barnett lands a glancing blow to the side of Mabuva's head.
Mabuva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mabuva blocks a leg kick.
Barnett 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.
Mabuva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnett is able to avoid easily.
Barnett throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett thumps Mabuva with a low kick.
Barnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Mabuva.
Grant Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva slips a jab and a cross from Barnett.
Barnett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mabuva is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Barnett misses.
Mabuva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mabuva misses with the combination.
Barnett moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mabuva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mabuva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mabuva cracks Barnett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnett lands with a cross.
Mabuva scores with a jab to the body.
Barnett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Mabuva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mabuva checks a low kick from Barnett.
A clash of legs there as Barnett blocks the low kick.
A solid body kick from Barnett.
Barnett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mabuva misses with a low kick as Barnett jumps back.

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

Mabuva is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Barnett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mabuva is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnett finish him?
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mabuva can do to turn this around?
Mabuva is breathing heavily.
Mabuva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnett. Barnett obviously looking to wear him down.
Cedric Mabuva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett connects with an inside leg kick.
Mabuva seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnett.
Barnett is looking to slow Mabuva down with leg kicks.
Barnett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mabuva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnett.
Mabuva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mabuva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnett.
Barnett lands a really nice looking cross but Mabuva seems unphased.
Barnett chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett thumps Mabuva with a low kick.
Barnett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnett lands a big head kick that sends Mabuva to the canvas! Barnett follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Barnett!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanna Barbara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hanna Barbara has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hanna Barbara seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Barbara
vs
Paraiba

190 cm
27
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
273 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanna Barbara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paraiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Paraiba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbara on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbara's guard now, I'm sure.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barbara wants to stand and escape but Paraiba is having none of it.
Paraiba trying to control but Barbara is working from the bottom.
Paraiba stands up over Barbara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paraiba pushes down on Barbara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paraiba trying to control the pace.

Paraiba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paraiba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barbara tries to get to full guard but Paraiba has control of the leg.
Barbara wants to get back to his feet.
Barbara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paraiba on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paraiba is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barbara is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dudu Paraiba!
A victorious Dudu Paraiba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Aloisio
vs
Ramus

190 cm
22
225 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicandro Aloisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Ramus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloisio misses the jab.
Aloisio lands a slapping body shot.
Aloisio throws a head kick that half lands.
Aloisio tries to clinch but Ramus moves out of range.
Aloisio misses with a body shot.
Ramus shoots in for a takedown but Aloisio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Aloisio clinches with his opponent.
Aloisio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aloisio takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramus.
Ramus lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Aloisio.
Ramus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aloisio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ramus on the inside.
Aloisio throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramus.
Ramus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aloisio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramus misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aloisio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramus's brow.
Aloisio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramus controls his hands.
Ramus throws a head punch that misses.
Aloisio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramus as Aloisio tries to tie him up.
Aloisio lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ramus.
Aloisio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramus lands with a left to the head.
Ramus lands a shoulder strike.
Ramus lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramus tries a body shot but Aloisio blocks it.
Ramus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio misses with some punches.
Ramus prevents a body shot from Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramus.
Ramus blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Ramus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aloisio is trying to control the position but Ramus postures up.
Aloisio keeping full guard, as Ramus tries to pass.
Ramus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Ramus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus throws a big elbow that misses.
Aloisio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramus on the ground.
Ramus throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aloisio's guard.
Ramus tries to pass to full mount but Aloisio defends it.
Aloisio is looking to control Ramus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aloisio avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramus lands with a punch from half guard.

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

Ramus 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus wants to pass the guard but Aloisio is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ramus 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.

Ramus 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aloisio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramus was well out of range. Poor timing from Aloisio.
Ramus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ramus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aloisio as he avoids it easily.
Aloisio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramus's hands.
Ramus fails with the takedown.
Aloisio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramus shoots in looking for a takedown. Aloisio tries to sprawl out of it but Ramus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aloisio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicandro Aloisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Ramus.
Ramus scores with a one two! Aloisio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Aloisio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus slips a straight right by Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a series of punches but Ramus moves out of range.
Aloisio wants to clinch.
Aloisio lands a jab-cross combination.
Ramus is looking to clinch but Aloisio is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aloisio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicandro Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio throws a looping overhand right but Ramus ducks down to avoid it.
Ramus keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aloisio can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Aloisio as Ramus shoots in.
Aloisio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramus.

Aloisio pushes Ramus up against the cage in a clinch.
Aloisio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aloisio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aloisio crunches a lovely knee into Ramus's ribcage.
Ramus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aloisio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramus.
Aloisio is trying to stall.
Aloisio lands with a right to the head.
Ramus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aloisio has a couple of punches blocked by Ramus.
Ramus misses with the head strike.
Aloisio misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramus swings wildly with an uppercut but Aloisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aloisio is leaning against Ramus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aloisio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Aloisio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio lands a nice uppercut.
Ramus lands a shoulder strike.
Aloisio swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Aloisio.
A right hand to the body from Ramus.
Aloisio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramuss head.
Ramus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aloisio throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramus.
Ramus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aloisios head.
Aloisio misses with a punch to the body.
Aloisio throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramus.
Aloisio is struggling to control the position.
Aloisio working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ramus has Aloisio pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ramus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aloisio tumbling to the mat - Ramus dives into Aloisio's guard.
Aloisio trying to keep a closed guard but Ramus is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus throws a strike but Aloisio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ramus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aloisio passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramus pulls Aloisio in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicandro Aloisio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Aloisio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramus was well out of range. Poor timing from Aloisio.
Ramus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aloisio but Aloisio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Aloisio lands.
Aloisio throws a head kick but Ramus moves out of range.
A jab from Aloisio misses.
Aloisio looks to land a body kick but Ramus moved away.
Ramus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aloisio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramus is defended easily by Aloisio.
Nicandro Aloisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Ramus.
Ramus blocks a jab.
Aloisio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aloisio.
Ramus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aloisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio moves in looking to clinch but Ramus pushes him off.
Aloisio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aloisio is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aloisio.
Aloisio loads up on a big right hand but Ramus slips the punch.
Ramus dives in and grabs Aloisio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aloisio pushes down on Ramus's head and hops out.
Ramus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Aloisio.
Aloisio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aloisio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramus manages to avoid it.

Ramus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aloisio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ramus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aloisio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aloisio's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ramus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aloisio defends it well.

Ramus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ramus is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aloisio trying to control here.
Ramus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aloisio is looking to improve his position.
Ramus passes the guard and advances to mount!

Ramus throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Aloisio has his hands clasped together but Ramus breaks the hold and Aloisio is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ramus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Ramus!
Our winner, Cody Ramus, 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.