Right Pound 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Moranis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Ferguson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lewis Moranis's chin.

Ferguson
vs
Moranis

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Moranis!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moranis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson leaves Moranis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moranis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moranis off to one side.
Anthony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Moranis.
Moranis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moranis wants it to stay on the feet.
Moranis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moranis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Moranis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moranis prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.

Moranis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moranis passes Ferguson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Moranis seems to be looking for submissions.

Moranis is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to kick Moranis off but Moranis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Moranis is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moranis to get the leverage.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moranis on the ground.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Moranis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferguson defends it well.
Moranis looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moranis prevents Ferguson from standing back up.
Ferguson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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

Moranis is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moranis stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.

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

Moranis is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.

Moranis seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Moranis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moranis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moranis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Moranis keeps the fight on the outside.
Moranis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Ferguson clinches.
Moranis avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Moranis avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moranis is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moranis managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moranis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moranis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moranis is defending well for now.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moranis.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moranis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferguson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anthony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Moranis.
Moranis managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.

Moranis has hold of one of Ferguson's legs. Ferguson is fighting the takedown attempt but Moranis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Moranis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Moranis drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Moranis off! Moranis jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Moranis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moranis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferguson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferguson has escaped and now he's on top!
Moranis being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moranis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferguson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moranis swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

Moranis has gone for a leg lock! Ferguson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moranis's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moranis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moranis looking to pass the guard.

Moranis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferguson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moranis has Ferguson in his guard.
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 Anthony Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ferguson is looking to clinch but Moranis is avoiding it.
Moranis keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moranis is defended easily by Ferguson.

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

Moranis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moranis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Ferguson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Moranis shoots in.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Moranis pushes him off.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moranis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Moranis circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown attempt from Moranis. Moranis gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Moranis.
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Moranis is avoiding it.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Moranis circles away.

Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ferguson working Moranis over with knees to the body.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Moranis avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moranis wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moranis avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferguson lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moranis up against the cage.
Moranis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moranis blocks an elbow strike.

Moranis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moranis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moranis.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Moranis keeps it at a distance.
Moranis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.

Ferguson has Moranis up against the cage in a clinch.
Moranis tries for a takedown but Ferguson manages to get underhooks.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moranis is defending well for now.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moranis is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moranis's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moranis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferguson walks away with a smile on his face. Moranis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moranis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
Moranis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Moranis circles away and keeps his distance.
Moranis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moranis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Moranis is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moranis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moranis pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moranis is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Ferguson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Eastern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jury Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastern comes to the cage accompanied by Slow Down. Hamilton has chosen Symphony 9 as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Eastern
vs
Hamilton

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Eastern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jury Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A big head kick from Eastern and Hamilton is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Hamilton is rocked!

It looks like Jury Hamilton has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Eastern postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hamilton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eastern, into his guard.
Hamilton is still in real trouble! Can Eastern finish him?
Hamilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Eastern has wrist control.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eastern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eastern is breathing heavily.
Hamilton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eastern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hamilton throwing strikes but missing.
Hamilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Eastern has wrist control.
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eastern works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eastern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamilton seems to have recovered his senses.
Hamilton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamilton scoring with some ground and pound.
Eastern avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamilton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hamilton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamilton advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton lands strikes from half guard.
Hamilton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hamilton moves nicely into side control.
Hamilton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Eastern is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hamilton grinds an elbow into Eastern's temple.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hamilton has eaten all the pies!
Hamilton wants to control but Eastern is keeping him busy.
Eastern is letting Hamilton control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton cracks Eastern with a big elbow.
Eastern is not content to let Hamilton control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamilton grinds an elbow into Eastern's temple.
Hamilton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hamilton working the ground and pound.
Eastern taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastern taking a bit of punishment here - Hamilton scoring with strikes.
Hamilton landing strikes.
Hamilton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hamilton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hamilton scoring with punches and elbows.
Hamilton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Eastern is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hamilton connects with a decent elbow.
Hamilton moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton with the ground and pound from mount.
Hamilton dominating with strikes here.
Hamilton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eastern?
Hamilton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Eastern is bucking up trying to escape but Hamilton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hamilton cracks Eastern with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hamilton cracks Eastern with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jury Hamilton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jury Hamilton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hamilton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eastern avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamilton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamilton is working Eastern over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hamilton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamilton scoring with some ground and pound.
Hamilton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamilton landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton is pushing down on Eastern's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eastern is fighting to maintain full guard but Hamilton has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamilton is nestled in close to Eastern, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamilton slows the pace down in half guard.
Hamilton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamilton lands a nice short elbow.
Hamilton winds up and cracks Eastern with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hamilton lands strikes from half guard.
Hamilton scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Eastern is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Eastern is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamilton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamilton lands a big elbow - Eastern is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hamilton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jury Hamilton!

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 Sebastian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire's entrance music is Tropa de Elite. A fine choice. Clark has chosen The Final Countdown as his entrance music. John Clark will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McGuire
vs
Clark

150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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, Sebastian McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Clark!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Clark prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clark misses with the combination.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.

McGuire moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGuire lands a left hand.

McGuire breaks the clinch.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Clark tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but McGuire has the dominant position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
Clark looks winded!
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark misses with an uppercut.

McGuire clinches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Clark being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clark up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.

McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Clark scores with a jab.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.

McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.

McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Clark gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clark or not.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGuire pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Clark scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.

McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.

McGuire rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clark blocks a body shot from McGuire.

McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.

McGuire forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Clark has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.

McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Clark jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Sebastian McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark is breathing heavily.

McGuire clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Clark prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
Clark is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
McGuire blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian McGuire dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Clark misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire slips under a jab from Clark.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a head shot.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McGuire instigates a clinch.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Clark.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Sebastian McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is working Clark over against the cage.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Clark tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire works on Clark's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.

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

McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
McGuire has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

McGuire breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
John Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Clark.
McGuire wants to clinch.

McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian McGuire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Green
vs
Wilson

150 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 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 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green connects with a combination that backs up Wilson into the cage. Green lands a flurry of punches that gets past Wilson's guard. Wilson is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Green bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 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
8%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osman Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodor Fowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osman Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Brown
vs
Fowles

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osman Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodor Fowles!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fowles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Fowles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fowles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fowles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fowles is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fowles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fowles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fowles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fowles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Fowles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Fowles there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowles.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Fowles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Fowles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fowles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fowles.
Fowles should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fowles working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fowles has eaten all the pies!
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fowles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fowles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fowles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fowles lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Fowles.
Fowles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fowles connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Ground and pound from Fowles.
Fowles passes to side control.
Brown defending against the ground and pound.
Fowles lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Fowles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fowles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fowles lands some shots froms side control.
Fowles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fowles working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fowles cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fowles working the ground and pound.
Fowles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brown down.
Fowles misses with the ground and pound.
Fowles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brown some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fowles fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown defending against the ground and pound.
Brown parries the strikes from Fowles easily there. Fowles is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brown to escape.
Fowles throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown taking a bit of punishment here - Fowles scoring with strikes.
Fowles lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fowles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fowles works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fowles feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Fowles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fowles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fowles landing some decent shots from guard.
Fowles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fowles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fowles prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Fowles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Fowles slips an elbow through the middle.
Fowles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fowles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fowles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown trying to control the position.
Fowles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fowles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown wants to stand but Fowles is controlling the position.
Theodor Fowles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fowles throwing strikes but missing.
Fowles connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowles throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fowles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fowles.
Fowles is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fowles passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fowles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowles.
Fowles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fowles stops Brown from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fowles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fowles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Fowles lands with a punch from half guard.
Fowles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fowles.
Fowles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowles lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fowles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fowles.
Fowles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fowles misses with a head shot. Brown uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fowles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowles postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodor Fowles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fowles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fowles shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fowles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Fowles or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Osman Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodor Fowles.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Fowles ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Fowles closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Fowles pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.

Fowles works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fowles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fowles.
Fowles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fowles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowles stops Brown from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fowles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fowles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fowles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fowles is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fowles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osman Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodor Fowles 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.
Fowles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Fowles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fowles controls the pace.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Theodor Fowles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Fowles shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fowles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowles looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown trying to control but Fowles is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fowles is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodor Fowles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fowles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodor Fowles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Soto Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Soto Major
vs
Ross

172 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Soto Major!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy Ross!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Soto Major manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ross lands a nice looking body kick.

Soto Major tries to keep at a distance but Ross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soto Major can't get the takedown.
Ross will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soto Major up against the cage.
Soto Major stalling.
Soto Major is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soto Major has had enough of the clinch but Ross keeps him there for the moment.

Ross pulls Soto Major into guard.
Ross should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ross looking for a sweep. Not yet Ross, not yet.
Soto Major trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Soto Major is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soto Major throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soto Major postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ross keeping full guard, as Soto Major tries to pass.
Soto Major has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross managing to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soto Major.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soto Major swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soto Major shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ross but Ross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Soto Major. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soto Major defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ross.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ross has eaten all the pies!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.
Ross throws the kick towards the body but Soto Major avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Soto Major shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soto Major fails with a takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ross enables Soto Major to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ross manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Soto Major is breathing heavily.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ross holds on and takes a little breather.
Soto Major makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Soto Major gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soto Major pushes Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Soto Major has Ross pressed against the cage.
Ross drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soto Major gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Soto Major's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soto Major sprawls well. Soto Major wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ross gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ross tries for a takedown but Soto Major circles away easily
and Soto Major counters with a three punch combo that has Ross backing up. Ross nods at Soto Major to acknowledge the strikes.
Soto Major gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
Ross misses with a takedown

and Soto Major counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto Major pushing down on Ross's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Soto Major stands up out of the half guard.
Ross misses with the combination.
Soto Major throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ross shoots in for a double leg but Soto Major sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alex Soto Major has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Ross.

Soto Major feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Major is in close to Ross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soto Major trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soto Major is now in half guard.
Well, if Soto Major is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Soto Major trying to mount his opponent but Ross defends it.
Alex Soto Major overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soto Major looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Soto Major wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Soto Major looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross fails with the takedown

and Soto Major counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soto Major.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto Major looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Soto Major wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Soto Major closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ross quickly recovers to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to roll over but Soto Major keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soto Major lands a nice short elbow.
Ross slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ross has his foot on Soto Major's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soto Major works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Soto Major from controlling successfully.
Soto Major stopping the sweep attempt from Ross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Soto Major dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Soto Major fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Ross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soto Major keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Soto Major as Ross shoots in.

Soto Major darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Soto Major is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soto Major takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Soto Major manages to pass to mount!
Soto Major content just to control the position here.

Soto Major moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ross has worked his arm free - good work by Ross!
Soto Major works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soto Major off and has taken his back!
Soto Major breaks Ross's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Soto Major is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ross is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ross postures up.
Ross wants to control from the top but Soto Major keeps moving.
Ross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Soto Major.
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soto Major.
Ross tries to bum rush Soto Major with a series of wild strikes but Soto Major uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross fails with the takedown.
Alex Soto Major has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Ross.

Ross tries to sprawl but Soto Major drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Soto Major is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.
Soto Major wants to free his trapped foot but Ross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soto Major looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Soto Major showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soto Major, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Soto Major!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eliah Brenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brenner comes to the cage accompanied by Dont Stop Me Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brenner
vs
Scholes

150 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Scholes!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Scholes gets tackled into the cage by Brenner. Brenner maintains the clinch.
Brenner tries a knee to the head but Scholes blocks it.
Brenner is trying to force a seperation but Scholes has the dominant position.
Scholes managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Scholes avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.

Brenner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scholes moves out of range of the body kick from Brenner.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scholes is defending well for now.
Scholes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scholes goes for a takedown attempt but Brenner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scholes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Brenner rushes Scholes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scholes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brenner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scholes avoids it.

Brenner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Brenner.

Brenner closes the distance and clinches.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scholes is defending well for now.
Scholes 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 Scholes avoids the damage to the body.
Scholes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Scholes avoids the damage to the body.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Brenner is breathing heavily.
Scholes avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Scholes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brenner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eliah Brenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Scholes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brenner moves out of range of the body kick.

Brenner moves into the clinch successfully.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scholes.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scholes.
Brenner misses with a knee strike.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Scholes avoids the damage to the body.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scholes is defending well for now.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Scholes avoids the damage to the body.
Brenner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scholes tries to score a body lock takedown but Brenner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scholes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brenner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scholes avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholes being controlled against the cage.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scholes is defending well for now.
Brenner misses with a knee strike.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scholes is defending well for now.
Brenner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Scholes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scholes pushes down on Brenner's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Scholes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scholes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brenner wants to control but Scholes is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliah Brenner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brenner forces Scholes back against the cage and clinches.

Scholes wants the takedown. Brenner is fighting it off but Scholes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brenner's guard against the cage.

Scholes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brenner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scholes has Brenner in his guard.
Brenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Scholes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brenner is looking to pass into half guard but Scholes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scholes is in guard.
Scholes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scholes is controlling him.
Scholes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brenner is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brenner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Eliah Brenner just wasn't active enough.

Brenner has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brenner prevents the takedown attempt.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Scholes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brenner trying to land knees to the body.
Scholes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eliah Brenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Scholes.
Brenner looking to throw knees to the head but Scholes is blocking nicely.
Brenner scores a nice knee to the body.
Scholes is breathing heavily.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scholes is defending well for now.
Scholes 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 misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scholes is defending well for now.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scholes avoids it.
Brenner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scholes tries for a takedown but Brenner manages to get underhooks.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Scholes has Brenner pressed against the cage, preventing Brenner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brenner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Scholes avoids the damage to the body.
Scholes managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Scholes avoids the damage to the body.
Brenner stops a takedown attempt from Scholes.
Scholes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brenner after a bit of a struggle.
Scholes managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scholes.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scholes avoids it.
Brenner stops a takedown attempt from Scholes.

Scholes gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Scholes is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brenner works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliah Brenner dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Scholes. Brenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brenner throws a head kick but Scholes moves out of range.
Brenner misses with an attempted mid kick.

Brenner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scholes managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Scholes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scholes wants to take the fight to the mat but Brenner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scholes goes for a takedown attempt but Brenner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eliah Brenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Scholes.
Brenner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eliah Brenner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scholes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brenner rushes Scholes and presses him up against the cage.
Scholes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Brenner really is a fat lump.
Scholes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brenner pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Brenner breaks from the clinch.

Brenner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scholes, pushing him back against the cage.
Scholes avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Scholes avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Scholes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scholes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brenner fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Brenner clinches up against the cage.
Scholes avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Scholes avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brenner looking to throw knees to the head but Scholes is blocking nicely.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scholes avoids it.

Scholes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brenner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brenner trying to get back to his feet but Scholes is in full control for now.

Scholes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brenner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brenner for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scholes working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Brenner is doing well to defend. Scholes seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Brenner is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonard Scholes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miles Steedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steedman's entrance music is Last Man Standing. A fine choice. Stone has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. The key to victory for Miles Steedman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Steedman
vs
Stone

150 cm
18
152 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles Steedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Stone!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in and drives through. Steedman sprawls well.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steedman as he jumps to the side.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Steedman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miles Steedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Stone.

Steedman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Steedman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Steedman has control of Stone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stone regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Steedman looking for a guillotine from mount but Stone is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Steedman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stone is surviving well by controlling Steedman's body position as best he can.

Steedman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Stone is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Steedman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hutt
vs
Bourne

175 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Hutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billie Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hutt tries to clinch
and Bourne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hutt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hutt but Hutt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown but Hutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bourne wants to clinch.

Bourne gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bourne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bourne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bourne throws a shot from downtown. Hutt moves away and avoids it.
Bourne misses with a takedown attempt - Hutt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roger Hutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billie Bourne.
Bourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hutt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bourne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hutt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bourne has eaten all the pies!
Hutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bourne swats away the attempt to clinch by Hutt.
Roger Hutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourne circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne misses with a head kick.
Bourne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bourne circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hutt pushes Bourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Bourne controls the action.
Hutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hutt presses Bourne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bourne looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Hutt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutt scores with a hook to the body.
Hutt digs a right hand underneath Bourne's ribcage. Bourne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourne controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hutt.

It looks like Billie Bourne has been cut.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourne.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bourne takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne blocks a body shot from Hutt.
Hutt tries to throw a body punch but Bourne avoids it by throwing Hutt back against the cage.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bourne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hutt walks away with a smile on his face. Bourne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Bourne scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hutt tries to bench press Bourne off him but Bourne keeps the position.
Hutt struggling a bit here.
Hutt tries to improve position but can't.
Bourne wants to stand but Hutt has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne is looking to take a break and control but Hutt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hutt is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hutt drives through and clinches with Bourne against the cage.
The referee calls for Hutt to work.

Bourne jumps into guard, dragging Hutt to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hutt trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
Hutt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hutt is looking for a sweep. Bourne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hutt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bourne jumps into side control!
Hutt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourne on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hutt tries to buck Bourne off but Bourne is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hutt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Hutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billie Bourne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Bourne.

Hutt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hutt tries to work over Bourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hutt misses with a punch to the body.
Hutt tries to work over Bourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hutt tries a body shot but Bourne blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hutt.
Nice body punch from Hutt.
Hutt lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hutt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bourne backwards.
Hutt scores with a shot to the side of Bourne's head.
Hutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bourne is breathing heavily.
Hutt tries to work over Bourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hutt lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt misses with a punch to the body.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hutt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Bourne controls the action.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt works on Bourne's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hutt.
Hutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourne's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Hutt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutt tries a body shot but Bourne blocks it.
Roger Hutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hutt misses with a punch to the body.
Hutt lands a body punch.
Hutt softening up his opponent with strikes, against 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!
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Bourne controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hutt.
Bourne fails to pull guard.
Hutt tries to work over Bourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hutt lands a body punch.
Bourne prevents a body shot from Hutt.
Hutt pushes Bourne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hutt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hutt lands a hook that snaps the head of Bourne backwards.
Hutt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hutt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hutt lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hutt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hutt tries a body shot but Bourne blocks it.
Hutt lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourne's elbow.
Hutt tries to throw a body punch but Bourne avoids it by throwing Hutt back against the cage.
Hutt cracks Bourne with a nice body shot.
Hutt lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hutt pushes Bourne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hutt misses with a body punch.

Bourne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hutt throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hutt wants to clinch up but Bourne keeps it at a distance.
Hutt thuds a left hand into Bourne's body.
Hutt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bourne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutt fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hutt clinches.
Bourne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hutt tries to throw a body punch but Bourne avoids it by throwing Hutt back against the cage.
Hutt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hutt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hutt digs a right hand into Bourne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourne's gas tank.
Hutt pushes Bourne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourne can do to turn this around?
Bourne blocks a body shot from Hutt.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourne's elbow.
Hutt leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourne tries to circle away but Hutt has him pinned against the cage.
Hutt is working Bourne over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Hutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billie Bourne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bourne is trying to pull guard but Hutt has him pressed against the cage.
Hutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourne controls his hands.
Hutt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Bourne controls the action.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hutt tries to throw a body punch but Bourne avoids it by throwing Hutt back against the cage.
Hutt lands with a left to the head.
Hutt tries to throw a body punch but Bourne avoids it by throwing Hutt back against the cage.
Bourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hutt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Bourne controls the action.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Bourne controls the action.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bourne jumps guard but Hutt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hutt tries to work over Bourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bourne letting Hutt take a breather here.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutt digs a right hand underneath Bourne's ribcage. Bourne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hutt misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutt stalling against the cage.
Bourne prevents a body shot from Hutt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hutt tries to work over Bourne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Bourne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hutt throws a nice looking combination but Bourne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hutt jabs at Bourne's body.
Hutt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourne paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Hutt moves into range and clinches up with Bourne.
A short body shot lands from Hutt as the two fighters clinch.
Hutt scores with a shot to the side of Bourne's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hutt.
Bourne prevents a body shot from Hutt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hutt.
A short uppercut from Hutt.
Bourne blocks a body shot from Hutt.
Hutt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hutt stalling in the clinch.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roger Hutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billie Bourne.
Bourne blocks a body shot from Hutt.
Hutt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bourne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hutt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hutt lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hutt digs a right hand underneath Bourne's ribcage. Bourne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hutt scores with a hook to the body.
Hutt slows down the pace here.
Hutt tries a body shot but Bourne blocks it.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hutt just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hutt.
Hutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Bourne controls his hands.
Billie Bourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Hutt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Hutt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hutt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Hutt!