Right Pound 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferdnand Soiler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kleber Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Soiler
vs
Santana

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ferdnand Soiler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kleber Santana!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santana has managed to clinch.
Santana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soiler blocks it with crossed arms.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soiler avoids it.
Santana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santana trying to land knees to the body.
Santana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soiler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soiler avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Soiler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Soiler is trying to break the clinch but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Soiler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soiler tries to break free but Santana pushes him back against the cage.
Santana lands a good knee to the midsection. Soiler won't want to take too many of those.
Santana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soiler avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santana obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soiler managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Santana trying to land knees to the body.
Soiler is trying to break free.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soiler is defending well for now.
Santana misses with a knee strike.
Santana looks winded!
Santana stalling.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Soiler avoids the damage to the body.
Santana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soiler is defending well for now.
Soiler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santana has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Santana.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Soiler avoids the damage to the body.
Santana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soiler's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Santana to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santana.
Soiler working hard to break the clinch.
Santana trying to land knees to the body.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soiler is defending well for now.
Soiler is trying to force a seperation but Santana has the dominant position.
Soiler is trying to break the clinch but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Soiler's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soiler is trying to push Santana away but Santana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santana missing with knees to the body.
Soiler avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Santana has eaten all the pies!
Soiler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soiler managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Soiler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Soiler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soiler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soiler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santana is keeping busy.
Santana has Soiler pressed against the cage, preventing Soiler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santana looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soiler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soiler is defending well for now.
Soiler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soiler is trying to push Santana away but Santana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soiler's efforts to push away.
Santana prevents Soiler from breaking the clinch.
Soiler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soiler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santana wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Soiler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kleber Santana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Soiler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soiler throws an overhand right that lands on Santana's shoulder, as Santana tries to avoid the shot.
Santana blocks a jab.
Soiler misses with a series of wild punches.
Soiler scores with a punch to the head.

Nice combo by Soiler! Oh, that's hurt him - Santana falls to the canvas and Soiler follows him into side control.

It looks like Kleber Santana has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santana is trying to escape the position but Soiler is controlling the position.
Soiler has knee on belly momentarily but Santana bucks him off and regains half guard.
Soiler stalling away here and it's allowed Santana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Soiler looking to sit in guard and control but Santana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Santana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Soiler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kleber Santana was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santana tries to clinch there but Soiler circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Santana in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Soiler.
Soiler throws a big shot that misses.
Santana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soiler.
Soiler throws a nice looking combination but Santana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soiler throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Santana.
Santana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Santana forces Soiler back against the cage and clinches.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soiler.
Santana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santana crunches a lovely knee into Soiler's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santana misses with a knee strike.
Soiler tries to break free but Santana pushes him back against the cage.
Soiler managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soiler.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santana obliges.
Santana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kleber Santana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santana.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soiler is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soiler tries to break free but Santana pushes him back against the cage.
Santana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santana is trying to maintain a safe position but Soiler gets an underhook and turns Santana into the cage.
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!
Soiler avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Soiler avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Soiler tries to break free but Santana pushes him back against the cage.
Soiler tries to break the clinch but Santana is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soiler managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Soiler tries to circle away but Santana has him pinned against the cage.
Soiler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santana misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdnand Soiler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kleber Santana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice combo by Soiler! Oh, that's hurt him - Santana falls to the canvas and Soiler follows him into side control.

Santana is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soiler tries to stand but Santana is controlling his head.
Soiler trying to control the position but Santana is working away.
Soiler laying and praying for a moment but Santana takes advantage and regains half guard.
Santana moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soiler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soiler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soiler wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Soiler throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely.
Soiler wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferdnand Soiler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Santana slips under a jab from Soiler.
Sloppy strikes from Soiler. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Soiler.
Soiler misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soiler throws the left hand but Santana avoids the punch easily.
Santana wants to clinch up but Soiler keeps it at a distance.
Soiler throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soiler throws a nice looking combination but Santana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soiler throws a lazy right hand but Santana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana tries to clinch up.

Santana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santana lands a nice knee to the body.
Santana is pushing Soiler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soiler is trying to force a seperation but Santana has the dominant position.
Santana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santana with a knee to the head.
Santana working Soiler over with knees to the body.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Soiler avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Soiler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana effectively controlling the action here.
Soiler avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Soiler can't find room to land a body shot as Santana controls the action.
Soiler is looking to break free of the clinch but Santana has double underhooks.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soiler is defending well for now.
Soiler is trying to push Santana away but Santana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santana looking to throw knees to the head but Soiler is blocking nicely.
Soiler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soiler avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soiler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soiler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soiler managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ferdnand Soiler clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kleber Santana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Santana tries to clinch up but Soiler circles away and keeps his distance.
Santana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soiler.

Santana closes the distance and pushes Soiler back into the cage.
Soiler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soiler wants to get back to striking at distance but Santana won't allow it.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soiler is defending well for now.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Soiler avoids the damage to the body.
Soiler wants to get back to striking at distance but Santana won't allow it.
Santana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soiler avoiding damage as Santana throws knees to the body.
Santana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Santana missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soiler is trying to break the clinch but Santana is controlling him.
Soiler tries to circle away but Santana has him pinned against the cage.
Soiler blocks the elbow strike.
Santana is struggling to control the position.
Soiler wants to get back to striking at distance but Santana won't allow it.
Santana misses with an elbow over the top.
Soiler swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana has Soiler pressed against the cage, preventing Soiler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Soiler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soiler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santana has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to slow down the pace here.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soiler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soiler can't break the clinch.
Soiler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soiler wants to get back to striking at distance but Santana won't allow it.
Soiler lands with a right to the head.
Santana prevents a body shot from Soiler.
Santana trying to land knees to the body.
Soiler wants to get back to striking at distance but Santana won't allow it.
Santana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soiler's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Soiler avoids the damage to the body.
Soiler is looking to break free of the clinch but Santana has double underhooks.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soiler avoids it.
Santana has Soiler pressed against the cage, preventing Soiler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soiler is trying to break free.
Soiler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santana prevents Soiler from breaking the clinch.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soiler working hard to break the clinch.
Soiler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Soiler avoids the damage to the body.
Soiler working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soiler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santana tries a knee to the head but Soiler blocks it.
Soiler wants to break free but Santana has control.
Soiler working hard to break the clinch.
Santana keeps control of Soiler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soiler.
Soiler is trying to break the clinch but Santana is controlling him.
Soiler wants to break free but Santana has control.
Santana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soiler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soiler is looking to break free of the clinch but Santana has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soiler.
Santana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soiler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soiler is trying to break the clinch but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ferdnand Soiler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kleber Santana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Soiler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soiler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soiler loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.
Soiler misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soiler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soiler avoids it.
Soiler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santana lands a nice knee to the body.
Santana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soiler avoids it.
Santana is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Soiler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soiler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soiler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soiler is trying to break the clinch but Santana is controlling him.
Soiler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soiler managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Santana prevents Soiler from breaking the clinch.
Soiler wants to get back to striking at distance but Santana won't allow it.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soiler is defending well for now.
Soiler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soiler is trying to break the clinch but Santana is controlling him.
Santana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soiler.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soiler avoids it.
Soiler tries to break free but Santana pushes him back against the cage.
Kleber Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferdnand Soiler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soiler working hard to break the clinch.
Soiler is trying to break the clinch but Santana is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Soiler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soiler is defending well for now.
Soiler wants to get back to striking at distance but Santana won't allow it.
Soiler is trying to push Santana away but Santana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Soiler wants to break free but Santana has control.
Santana lands a good knee to the midsection. Soiler won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soiler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Santana has Soiler pressed against the cage, preventing Soiler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santana tries to land knees in the clinch but Soiler avoids the damage to the body.
Santana misses with a knee strike.
Soiler is looking to break free of the clinch but Santana has double underhooks.
Soiler managing to block the knees to the body from Santana.
Soiler tries to circle away but Santana has him pinned against the cage.
Soiler is trying to push Santana away but Santana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Soiler is trying to break the clinch but Santana is controlling him.
Santana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soiler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santana missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soiler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santana trying to control the position but instead, Soiler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santana into the cage.
Soiler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santana has him pressed against the cage.
Soiler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soiler's efforts to push away.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soiler avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soiler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soiler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdnand Soiler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soiler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdnand Soiler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicenzo Orlani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wilson
vs
Orlani

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vicenzo Orlani!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orlani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orlani lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Wilson has Orlani pressed against the cage.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Wilson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani looks winded!
Orlani scores with a knee to the head.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson leaning against his opponent.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlani scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilson stalling in the clinch but Orlani improves position.
Wilson lands a damaging elbow.
Wilson connects with a knee to the head.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson landing knees to the body.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlani stalling in the clinch.
Wilson stalls.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Orlani.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orlani's face.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
A knee to the head by Wilson.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Orlani won't want to take too many of those.
Orlani lands a knee to the body.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orlani just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Wilson.
Orlani lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilson won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Orlani scores a nice knee to the body.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani connects with a knee to the head.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Orlani's ribcage.
Orlani misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Orlani lands a knee to the body.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws 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!
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orlani blocks it with crossed arms.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orlani landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson clinches up with Orlani and pushes him back against the cage.
Orlani looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Nice elbow from Wilson.
Wilson looking to stall.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Mark Wilson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Orlani is blocking nicely.
Orlani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Wilson looking to slow down the pace here.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orlani is struggling to control the position.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson taking a breather.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlani gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlani stalling.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlani obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson looking to stall.
Orlani scores with a knee to the head.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orlani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlani is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Orlani into the cage.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Orlani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the cage.
Orlani trying to control the position but instead, Wilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Orlani into the cage.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlani stalling in the clinch but Wilson improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Wilson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orlani's face.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Orlani won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Orlani is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orlani has his back to the cage.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Orlani lands a nice knee to the body.
Orlani trying to control the position but instead, Wilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Orlani into the cage.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orlani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlani lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilson won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Orlani is blocking nicely.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Orlani putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Wilson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orlani in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wilson stalling in the clinch but Orlani improves position.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson dodges an elbow strike from Orlani.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Orlani is blocking nicely.
Orlani lands a nice knee to the body.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vicenzo Orlani just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Orlani closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Orlani looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Wilson looking to stall.
Orlani with a knee to the head.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Orlani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilson's face.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlani connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilson's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Orlani tries to tie him up.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Orlani lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
Wilson dodges an elbow strike from Orlani.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Orlani utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Wilson letting Orlani take a breather here.
Wilson tries to stall but Orlani uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlani using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Orlani's ribcage.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Orlani using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson stalling the fight.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Orlani lands an elbow inside.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Orlani landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orlani utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Wilson scores with a knee to the head.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Orlani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Orlani's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mark Wilson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Orlani has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orlani putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Orlani.
Wilson taking a breather.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Orlani blocks it.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Orlani putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orlani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Orlani is blocking nicely.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlani is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Orlani into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Orlani's ribcage.
Wilson misses with an elbow strike.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Orlani into the cage.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani stalling in the clinch but Wilson improves position.
Orlani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Vicenzo Orlani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani misses with a knee to the head.
Orlani looking to slow down the pace here.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson working Orlani over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Wilson has Orlani pressed against the cage.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Orlani tries to tie him up.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orlani takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vicenzo Orlani.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:49
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Eastern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastern comes to the cage accompanied by Slow Down. McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tropa de Elite kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Eastern
vs
McGuire

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Eastern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eastern tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eastern wants to break free but McGuire has control.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Eastern.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
Eastern has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eastern looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eastern is trying to break free.
Eastern looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Eastern blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire taking a breather.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Eastern is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Eastern's head.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McGuire has eaten all the pies!
Eastern tries to circle away but McGuire has him pinned against the cage.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is stalling here.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Eastern looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eastern tries a head kick but it misses.
Eastern is breathing heavily.
Eastern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Eastern tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire is pushing Eastern up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Eastern controls the action.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
Eastern with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGuire stalling.
McGuire presses Eastern against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eastern backwards.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire tries to work over Eastern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eastern's elbow.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
McGuire digs a right hand into Eastern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eastern's gas tank.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eastern up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eastern or not.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Eastern controls the action.
Eastern takes a shot to the head.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Easterns head.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eastern has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

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

McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire digs a right hand into Eastern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eastern's gas tank.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Eastern's head.
Eastern prevents a body shot from McGuire.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

McGuire clinches up with Eastern and pushes him back against the cage.
Eastern tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire is stalling here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire has Eastern pressed against the cage.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Eastern.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian McGuire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Eastern tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
Eastern tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eastern just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGuire's brow.
McGuire presses Eastern against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eastern backwards.

Eastern's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Eastern.

McGuire rushes Eastern and presses him up against the cage.
Eastern is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eastern backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Eastern is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eastern backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
A short right from McGuire.
A short right from McGuire.
Eastern can't break the clinch.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Eastern blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eastern blocks a body shot from McGuire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eastern backwards.
Eastern keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuire's efforts to push away.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire tries to work over Eastern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eastern has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Eastern's head.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Eastern controls the action.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire has Eastern pressed against the cage, preventing Eastern from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire tries a body shot but Eastern blocks it.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Eastern is rocked!
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Eastern is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Eastern's ribcage. Eastern let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Eastern's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire lands a body punch.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McGuire drives through and clinches with Eastern against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Eastern's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Eastern takes a shot to the head.
McGuire cracks Eastern with a nice body shot.
McGuire prevents Eastern from breaking the clinch.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

McGuire closes the distance and pushes Eastern back into the cage.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire taking a breather.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Eastern.
McGuire has Eastern pushed against the cage.
McGuire cracks Eastern with a nice body shot.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

McGuire moves into the clinch.
Eastern wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuire is working Eastern over against the cage.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Sebastian McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eastern backwards.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eastern or not.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

McGuire moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eastern eats them both and turns towards McGuire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Eastern tries a head kick but it misses.
Eastern throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Eastern.

McGuire pushes Eastern up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eastern has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Eastern against the cage. McGuire is working some dirty boxing. McGuire pushes off with a quick right hook! Eastern goes down! Eastern tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! McGuire moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian McGuire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osman Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brown
vs
Scholes

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osman Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Scholes!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scholes.

Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scholes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scholes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Scholes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scholes working away.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.

Scholes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Scholes is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown really is a fat lump.

Scholes is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Scholes in the domination position with Brown hanging on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scholes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Scholes tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Scholes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonard Scholes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Green
vs
Ferguson

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Green takes a knee to the side of the body.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Ferguson avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Green could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Green tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Green blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Green.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Green lands a left hand.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
Ferguson blocks an uppercut.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ferguson stalling.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferguson trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ferguson into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green lands a shot to the body.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson looks winded!
Green blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
Green lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Green wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferguson won't allow it.
A short left from Green.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Green.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green has had enough of the clinch but Ferguson keeps him there for the moment.
Green working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Green breaks the clinch.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react.

Ferguson is rocked!

Green moves into the clinch.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferguson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Ferguson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
Green wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferguson won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Green digs a right hand underneath Ferguson's ribcage. Ferguson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Green.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
Green wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferguson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Green.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Green lands an uppercut.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
A shot in the inside from Green.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
A short uppercut from Green.
Green pushes Ferguson against the cage. Green is working some dirty boxing. Green pushes off with a quick right hook! Ferguson goes down! Ferguson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Green moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Green!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

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

Coleman
vs
Moranis

150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nigel Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Moranis!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moranis leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moranis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Moranis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coleman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Coleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moranis parries the strikes from Coleman easily there. Coleman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moranis to escape.
You can see the frustration on Moranis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Coleman crashes against the mat.
Moranis is looking for a sweep.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Moranis is trying to improve his position.
Moranis regains half guard, as Coleman was trying to land strikes.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moranis's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moranis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moranis is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moranis wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.

Moranis has gone for a leg lock! Coleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moranis's guard.
Moranis has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moranis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coleman is one step ahead there.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Moranis blocks nicely.
Moranis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moranis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Moranis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moranis pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman postures up in Moranis's guard and throws a big left but Moranis blocks it.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moranis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Moranis looks winded!
Moranis trying to control the position.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moranis controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
Moranis has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moranis has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moranis is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moranis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman throws a strike but Moranis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moranis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coleman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moranis, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Coleman 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.

Coleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moranis on his heels. He'll look to pass Moranis's guard now, I'm sure.
Coleman throwing strikes but missing.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moranis wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moranis wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses. Moranis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Moranis!

Moranis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coleman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moranis has Coleman in his guard.
Moranis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Moranis trying to control the position.
Coleman won't allow Moranis to get back to his feet.
Coleman pushes down on Moranis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moranis's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moranis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coleman throwing shots but Moranis is blocking nicely.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moranis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coleman.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman postures up in Moranis's guard and throws a big left but Moranis blocks it.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman distracts Moranis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman distracts Moranis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Moranis has wrist control.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coleman cracks Moranis with a solid left hand.
Moranis trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moranis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moranis has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coleman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Coleman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moranis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moranis wants it to stay on the feet.
Moranis shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moranis but Moranis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moranis.

Moranis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Coleman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moranis but great work by Coleman.
Coleman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Coleman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moranis some visible discomfort.
Moranis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Moranis is rocked!
Moranis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Moranis is still in real trouble! Can Coleman finish him?
Moranis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nigel Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big shot lands for Coleman! That's hurt Moranis! Will he recover? Coleman fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Coleman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stone's choice of entrance music: Master of Puppets. The key to victory for John Clark has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Clark
vs
Stone

150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Stone!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Clark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stone back to the cage. Clark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Stone with an uppercut!
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Craig Stone has been cut.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone fails to land the takedown.
John Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Stone.
Clark fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Stone to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Stone looks to clinch but Clark throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Stone taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Clark!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eliah Brenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jury Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brenner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dont Stop Me Now. Hamilton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Symphony 9. Eliah Brenner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brenner
vs
Hamilton

150 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eliah Brenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jury Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brenner takes the fight into the clinch.
Brenner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hamilton is trying to drag Brenner to the mat but Brenner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brenner trying to land knees to the body.
Hamilton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brenner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brenner doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamilton circles away.
Brenner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamilton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamilton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Brenner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eliah Brenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jury Hamilton.
Brenner digs a good hook to Hamilton's body.
Hamilton swats away the attempt to clinch by Brenner.
Brenner doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamilton circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamilton.
Brenner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brenner slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamilton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hamilton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hamilton looks winded!
Hamilton throws a strike but Brenner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton prevents Brenner from getting back to his feet.
Brenner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brenner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamilton throws a strike but Brenner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brenner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hamilton is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brenner wants to stand and escape but instead Hamilton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Brenner has wrist control.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Brenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brenner kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brenner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brenner's head.
Hamilton landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamilton scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Brenner keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamilton postures up in Brenner's guard and throws a big left but Brenner blocks it.
Hamilton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamilton trying to control but Brenner is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jury Hamilton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hamilton shoots in and bounces Brenner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brenner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamilton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hamilton postures up in Brenner's guard and throws a big left but Brenner blocks it.
Hamilton postures up and lands a big shot to Brenner's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamilton postures up and lands a big shot to Brenner's brow.
Hamilton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamilton with a nice head shot there.
Hamilton trying to control but Brenner is working from the bottom.
Hamilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brenner is keeping the position for now.
Hamilton is in close to Brenner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton passes Brenner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brenner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton trying to control the action but Brenner is working from the bottom.
Hamilton winds up and cracks Brenner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamilton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brenner!
Hamilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Hamilton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton looking to finish Brenner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brenner!
Hamilton landing strikes from the mount.
Hamilton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hamilton lands a heavy elbow.
Brenner taking shots to the head.
Hamilton landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton is landing with some decent strikes but Brenner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brenner is bucking up trying to escape but Hamilton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hamilton landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton cracks Brenner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hamilton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hamilton lands a big elbow.
Hamilton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hamilton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brenner looks a forlorn figure.
Hamilton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brenner tries to reverse the position but Hamilton maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton trying to control but Brenner is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jury Hamilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hamilton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brenner quickly recovers to half guard.
Hamilton slips a nice elbow through Brenner's hands, connecting with Brenner's forehead.
Brenner won't allow Hamilton to pass to mount.
Hamilton drops an elbow to the side of Brenner's head.
Brenner wants to get back to full guard but Hamilton has passed into side control.
Hamilton is putting a hurting on Brenner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hamilton lands an elbow.
Hamilton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hamilton is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenner defending against the ground and pound.
Hamilton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hamilton working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Hamilton crashes against the mat.
Hamilton is chipping away with strikes.
Hamilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brenner keeps working.
Hamilton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hamilton is working Brenner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hamilton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hamilton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brenner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brenner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hamilton.
Hamilton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brenner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hamilton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hamilton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hamilton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hamilton working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brenner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hamilton is chipping away with strikes.
Hamilton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hamilton landing a few strikes.
Hamilton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brenner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hamilton cracks Brenner with a big right hand but Brenner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hamilton cracks Brenner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hamilton lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton grinds an elbow into Brenner's temple.
Hamilton lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Hamilton.
Hamilton working the ground and pound.
Brenner wants to get back to his feet.
Hamilton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brenner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hamilton connects with a decent elbow.
Hamilton trying to control the position but Brenner is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jury Hamilton really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hamilton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brenner to the ground. Hamilton is now in Brenner's guard.
Brenner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamilton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamilton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hamilton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brenner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brenner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hamilton connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brenner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hamilton throws a strike aimed at the side of Brenner's head but Brenner avoids it well.
Hamilton working the ground and pound from side control.
Hamilton landing strikes.
Brenner dodges the ground and pound from Hamilton.
Brenner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jury Hamilton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamilton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Hamilton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hamilton scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brenner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hamilton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brenner is avoiding damage well.
Hamilton advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by Hamilton.
The referee warns Brenner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Brenner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hamilton scoring with strikes but Brenner is staying in there.
Hamilton lands a big elbow.
Hamilton with shots to the head and body - Brenner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hamilton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brenner hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton unloading with bombs!
Hamilton controlling the position easily from mount.
Hamilton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hamilton dominating with strikes here.
Hamilton landing strikes from the mount and Brenner is in trouble!
Hamilton lands a big elbow.
Hamilton with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Brenner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Hamilton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hamilton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hamilton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hamilton raining down shots from the mount!
Brenner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton looking to finish Brenner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brenner!
Hamilton looking to finish Brenner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brenner!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jury Hamilton dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Hamilton with that takedown attempt.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brenner sprawls well. Brenner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
Brenner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brenner wants to clinch up but Hamilton keeps it at a distance.
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches up with Brenner, looking for a takedown. Hamilton pushes Brenner against the cage but Brenner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eliah Brenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jury Hamilton.
Hamilton swats away the attempt to clinch by Brenner.
Hamilton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brenner wants to clinch.
Brenner scores with a body shot.
Brenner wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brenner.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brenner pinned against the cage. Brenner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brenner tries to clinch up.
Crunch! Brenner slams his shin into Hamilton's torso.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a takedown. Brenner tries to sprawl out of it but Hamilton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brenner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brenner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamilton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brenner circles away.
Brenner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamilton keeps the fight on the outside.
Eliah Brenner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brenner throws a head kick but Hamilton moves out of range.

Brenner has managed to clinch.

Brenner manages to break the clinch.
Brenner wants to clinch.

Hamilton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eliah Brenner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jury Hamilton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brenner keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Hamilton looking to sit in guard and control but Brenner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brenner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hamilton holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hamilton can do anything to dispel that myth.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jury Hamilton.

Brenner has closed the distance and engaged Hamilton in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Brenner.
Brenner misses with a knee strike.
Hamilton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamilton avoids the damage to the body.
Hamilton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brenner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hamilton shoots in looking for a takedown. Brenner tries to sprawl out of it but Hamilton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brenner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brenner keeps Hamilton at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick there by Brenner.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brenner as he jumps to the side.
Brenner throws a right hand that Hamilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamilton also avoids with ease.
Brenner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Hamilton gets the takedown into side control.
Hamilton just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eliah Brenner.
I think Hamilton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 42:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 43:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 43:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jury Hamilton!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Steedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watts comes into the arena with Seek and Destroy blaring out of the sound system. Steedman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Last Man Standing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Watts
vs
Steedman

150 cm
18
152 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Watts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles Steedman!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Watts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steedman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steedman stops Watts from passing to mount.
Watts is trying to move to mount but Steedman reverses beautifully and ends up in Watts's guard.

Watts is looking for a triangle here but Steedman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Steedman controls the position from side control.
Watts is looking to reverse the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Steedman has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Watts actively working from the bottom here.
Watts is breathing heavily.

Watts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steedman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Watts tries to get to full guard but Steedman has control of the leg.
Steedman controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steedman wants to pass the guard but Watts is defending well.
Steedman trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miles Steedman.

Steedman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steedman lands in his opponent's guard.
Steedman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Watts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steedman is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Watts looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steedman passes into half guard.
Steedman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Steedman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts wants to get back to full guard but Steedman has passed into side control.
Steedman controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steedman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steedman lands in his opponent's guard.
Steedman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Watts working for a triangle but Steedman defends it easily.
Steedman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Watts working for submissions but it's allowed Steedman to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Watts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watts is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Steedman jumps into side control!
Steedman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Steedman advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steedman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Watts is desperately trying to improve his position but Steedman has a good base and remains in mount.
Steedman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Watts is trying to escape the mount.
Steedman controlling from mount.
Watts tries to improve his position but instead Steedman has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Watts right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steedman keeps control of the position as Watts tries to break free.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Miles Steedman was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Steedman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Watts tries to get to full guard but Steedman has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steedman works his way into full mount!
Watts looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Steedman 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!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Steedman.
Watts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steedman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steedman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steedman controlling the position.
Watts tries to escape but Steedman is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steedman takes a little break here. Watts wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Miles Steedman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Steedman enables Watts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steedman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Watts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steedman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Watts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steedman dives on top into guard.
Steedman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Watts isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steedman stacks Watts on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steedman!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steedman controls the position from side control.
Watts tries to bench press Steedman off him but Steedman keeps the position.
Steedman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Watts prevents Steedman from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to bench press Steedman off him but Steedman keeps the position.
Steedman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Watts will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Watts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Watts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steedman pulls his head out easily.
Steedman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miles Steedman.

Steedman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watts is looking for a triangle but Steedman pushes his legs off easily.

Watts is looking for a triangle here but Steedman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Watts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Steedman really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Watts gets the takedown into side control.
Steedman wants to control but Watts postures up.

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

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

Watts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steedman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Watts.
Steedman controlling from side mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steedman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steedman moves into full mount!
Watts is trying to reverse the position but instead Steedman has taken his back - oops!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Steedman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miles Steedman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watts breaks Steedman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Watts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Steedman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Watts, into his guard.
Steedman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Watts is looking for a triangle here but Steedman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts is trying to buck Steedman off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steedman takes a little break here. Watts wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Watts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steedman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steedman controls the position.
Watts is trying to get back to half guard.
Watts looks to move to half guard but instead Steedman has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watts is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Miles Steedman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Steedman drives through with a takedown into Watts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Watts is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Steedman has his hands clasped together but Watts extends an breaks Steedman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Watts.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Watts!
Andrew Watts is the new featherweight champion!