Right Pound 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Edgar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Wilson
vs
Edgar

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 2

168 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson is looking to clinch but Edgar is avoiding it.
Edgar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edgar.
Wilson tries to clinch but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edgar gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Edgar on that attempt.
Mark Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Edgar.

Wilson drives through and clinches with Edgar against the cage.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Edgar avoids the damage to the body.
Edgar avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Edgar managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Edgar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edgar blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson really is a fat lump.
Edgar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edgar circles away from the clinch attempt

so Edgar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Edgar throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.

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

Edgar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wilson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Edgar has tightened it up now! Wilson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waine Bitterhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Weidman
vs
Bitterhall

175 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Weidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waine Bitterhall!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Bitterhall or perhaps it was just good defense by Weidman which made him look bad.
Weidman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitterhall.
Bitterhall blocks a jab.
Bitterhall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weidman throws an off balance right hand

and Bitterhall counters with a single leg into guard. Weidman didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bitterhall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Weidman is proving hard to escape from.
Bitterhall won't allow Weidman to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitterhall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weidman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bitterhall prevents Weidman from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Waine Bitterhall.

Bitterhall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weidman did well to prevent Bitterhall getting side control.
Weidman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Weidman is breathing heavily.
Bitterhall is trying to control. Weidman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bitterhall is taking a breather. Weidman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bitterhall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Waine Bitterhall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Weidman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bitterhall.
Bitterhall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blake Weidman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weidman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Weidman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bitterhall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weidman throws a shot from downtown. Bitterhall moves away and avoids it.
Weidman misses with a right hand

and Bitterhall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bitterhall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bitterhall controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bitterhall trying to control but Weidman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bitterhall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bitterhall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Waine Bitterhall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bitterhall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weidman on his heels. He'll look to pass Weidman's guard now, I'm sure.

Bitterhall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bitterhall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weidman checks it well.

Weidman darts in and clinches Bitterhall up against the cage.
Weidman lands with a right to the head.

Bitterhall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Weidman.
Weidman throws a shot from downtown. Bitterhall moves away and avoids it.
Bitterhall fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weidman drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bitterhall right on the button. Bitterhall goes down! Weidman follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Weidman gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Weidman!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Fowles
vs
Ferguson

150 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodor Fowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to clinch but Fowles is having none of it.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Fowles circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fowles circles away.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Fowles keeps it at a distance.
Fowles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fowles shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Fowles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fowles working the ground and pound.
Fowles misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fowles working the strikes but Ferguson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fowles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowles.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson has hold of Fowles's hands but Fowles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferguson gets back to full guard.
Fowles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fowles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowles is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Fowles is controlling him.
Fowles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Fowles tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson looks winded!
Fowles throwing strikes but missing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ferguson has eaten all the pies!
Fowles passes into half guard.
Fowles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fowles throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fowles.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Ferguson's temple.
Fowles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Ferguson is rocked!
Fowles lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ferguson quite badly. Ferguson pulls Fowles in close trying to recover. Fowles postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ferguson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ferguson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

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

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vicenzo Orlani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Moranis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Orlani
vs
Moranis

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 2

150 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

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 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Vicenzo Orlani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Moranis!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moranis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orlani sprawls well. Orlani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moranis gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orlani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moranis 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.
Orlani tries to close the distance and clinch but Moranis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlani doesn't manage to clinch there - Moranis circles away.
Orlani tries to clinch but Moranis moves out of range.
Orlani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moranis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orlani is looking to clinch but Moranis is avoiding it.

Moranis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orlani did well to prevent Moranis getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Moranis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orlani sees it coming and defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Moranis is looking for a kimura but Orlani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moranis to get the leverage.

Moranis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Moranis is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moranis wants to work for an arm triangle but Orlani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Moranis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moranis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Moranis is looking for a kimura but Orlani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moranis to get the leverage.

Moranis is trying to work for a kimura but Orlani is defending well.
Orlani trying to control from the bottom.
Orlani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moranis on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Moranis seems to be looking for submissions.
Moranis looks winded!

Moranis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orlani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moranis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Orlani is defending against the submission attempts here by Moranis.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Moranis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Orlani wants to clinch.
Vicenzo Orlani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orlani tries to clinch but Moranis moves out of range.
Moranis keeps the fight on the outside.
Moranis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orlani swivels and escapes.

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

Moranis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orlani is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moranis, into his guard.
Orlani wants to control from the top but Moranis keeps moving.
Orlani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlani has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moranis is proving hard to escape from.
Orlani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orlani wants to control from the top but Moranis keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Vicenzo Orlani wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moranis is defended easily by Orlani.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moranis.
Vicenzo Orlani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Moranis.
Orlani tries to close the distance and clinch but Moranis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlani is looking to clinch.
Orlani tries to clinch up.
Moranis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moranis is breathing heavily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Orlani enables Moranis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Orlani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Orlani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Moranis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Orlani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moranis has Orlani in his guard.
Orlani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orlani wants to control from the top but Moranis keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moranis keeping moving, preventing Orlani from controlling successfully.
Moranis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orlani passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Orlani stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moranis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orlani tries to clinch but Moranis moves out of range.
Orlani tries to clinch up but Moranis circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlani wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moranis has a takedown stuffed.
Orlani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moranis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moranis closes the distance and clinches up with Orlani, looking for a takedown. Moranis pushes Orlani against the cage but Orlani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moranis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moranis somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Vicenzo Orlani 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!

Orlani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moranis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orlani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moranis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Orlani tries to sprawl but Moranis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Orlani slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orlani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moranis's guard.
Orlani wanted to stand there but Moranis had control of the position.
Moranis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orlani controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlani is looking to stand up but Moranis won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orlani wants to control from the top but Moranis keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moranis.
Orlani tries to clinch there but Moranis circles away.
Moranis fails with a takedown attempt.
Vicenzo Orlani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Moranis.
Moranis keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlani is looking to clinch.
Orlani is looking to clinch.

Orlani tries to sprawl but Moranis drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Moranis is working for a kimura but Orlani is defending it quite comfortably.

Moranis is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orlani wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moranis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orlani sees it coming and defends easily.
Orlani is pressing down on Moranis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Moranis has gone for a leg lock! Orlani slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moranis's guard.
Orlani postures up.
Orlani not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orlani wanted to stand there but Moranis had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlani showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Vicenzo Orlani has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Moranis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moranis looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vicenzo Orlani.
I think Orlani 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicenzo Orlani!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Soto Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billie Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Soto Major has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Soto Major
vs
Bourne

172 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billie Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soto Major swivels and escapes.
No luck for Bourne with that takedown attempt.
Soto Major will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soto Major but Soto Major pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex Soto Major has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billie Bourne.
Soto Major stuffs the takedown.
Bourne tries for a takedown but Soto Major sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Soto Major shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soto Major throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soto Major lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soto Major throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bourne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soto Major chips away with some ground and pound.
Soto Major has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourne working a defensive guard here.
Soto Major throws a big elbow that misses.
Soto Major throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Major throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bourne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soto Major keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bourne's head.
Bourne controls Soto Major momentarily but Soto Major frees himself.
Soto Major chips away with some ground and pound.
Soto Major with a nice head shot there.
Soto Major connects with a couple of short punches.
Soto Major landing with the ground and pound.
Bourne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soto Major won't allow Bourne to get back to his feet.
Soto Major throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major works over Bourne with some ground and pound from guard.
Bourne looks winded!
Soto Major is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourne has wrist control.
Soto Major scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Soto Major lands a couple of digs.
Soto Major loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto Major preventing the sweep.
Bourne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bourne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soto Major looking to pass the guard.
Soto Major loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soto Major makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soto Major throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bourne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soto Major won't allow Bourne to get back to his feet.
Soto Major throws a big elbow that misses.
Soto Major throws an elbow that misses. Bourne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soto Major's guard. Nice move by Bourne!
Soto Major is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bourne stops Soto Major from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bourne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soto Major knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourne on the ground.
Soto Major is looking to stand up but Bourne isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Bourne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soto Major is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bourne, into his guard.
Soto Major with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Soto Major dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Soto Major shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bourne as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bourne is defended easily by Soto Major.

Soto Major feints and as Bourne raises his hands in defense, Soto Major changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alex Soto Major overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soto Major with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bourne keeping full guard, as Soto Major tries to pass.
Soto Major missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bourne is trying to control the position but Soto Major postures up.
Soto Major postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soto Major looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soto Major is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourne has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne pulls Soto Major in close to prevent any damage.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Billie Bourne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soto Major is defended easily by Bourne.
Soto Major stuffs the takedown attempt from Bourne. Bourne gets slowly back to his feet.
Soto Major shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bourne but Bourne 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.
Bourne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soto Major as he jumps to the side.
Bourne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soto Major.
Bourne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bourne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bourne or perhaps it was just good defense by Soto Major which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bourne.

Soto Major looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bourne!
Soto Major fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto Major has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bourne's face.
Soto Major won't let Bourne get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Soto Major working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soto Major landing strikes from the mount.
Soto Major lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bourne is desperately trying to improve his position but Soto Major has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major with the ground and pound from mount.
Soto Major landing strikes from the mount and Bourne is in trouble!
Soto Major lands with some strikes.
Soto Major postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bourne looks a forlorn figure.
Soto Major lands a heavy elbow.
Soto Major landing strikes from the mount and Bourne is in trouble!
Bourne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto Major lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bourne hang on?
Soto Major connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Soto Major with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bourne in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bourne wants to control but Soto Major is having none of it.
The referee warns Bourne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bourne is working to get back to half guard.
Soto Major lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourne wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bourne tries to hold on but Soto Major pushes him away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Soto Major dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Soto Major shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourne sprawls well. He's pushed Soto Major's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bourne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soto Major was covering up waiting for the punch and Bourne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soto Major is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourne can do to turn this around?
Bourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soto Major is keeping the position for now.

Bourne drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soto Major looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soto Major looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soto Major!
Bourne wants to get back to his feet.
Bourne dodges the ground and pound from Soto Major.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soto Major throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bourne works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Major sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bourne defending well though.
Soto Major prevents Bourne from standing back up.
Soto Major lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bourne wants to get back to his feet.
Soto Major throwing shots but Bourne is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Soto Major there.
Bourne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soto Major.
Soto Major lands with a punch from half guard.
Billie Bourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Soto Major is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soto Major's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Soto Major has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Soto Major wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Soto Major is just out of range.
Bourne misses with a takedown attempt - Soto Major sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bourne gets caught flat footed, as Soto Major shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Alex Soto Major wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Bourne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bourne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bourne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Bourne thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bourne working the strikes but Soto Major uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Soto Major kicks off Bourne and gets to his feet.

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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

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

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sami Saalistaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuib Sharaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Saalistaja
vs
Sharaz

175 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sami Saalistaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nuib Sharaz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saalistaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Sharaz misses.
Sharaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saalistaja circles away quickly and effectively.
Sharaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saalistaja eats them both and turns towards Sharaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saalistaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saalistaja is defended easily by Sharaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sami Saalistaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saalistaja shoots in and drives through. Sharaz sprawls well.
Sharaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sharaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saalistaja makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Saalistaja gets a clinch.
Saalistaja blocking some punches.

Saalistaja manages to break the clinch.
Sharaz throws a hook to the side of Saalistaja's head but Saalistaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saalistaja lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saalistaja tries to clinch up.
Sharaz swings widly with a right hand

and Saalistaja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sharaz is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saalistaja slows down the pace here.
Sharaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Saalistaja.
Sharaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saalistaja has him pressed against the cage.
Sharaz working aggressively here.
Sharaz can't break the clinch.
Sharaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sharaz looks winded!

Saalistaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharaz 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.
Saalistaja dives in and grabs Sharaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharaz pushes down on Saalistaja's head and hops out.
Sharaz throws a body punch but Saalistaja moves out of range.
Sharaz misses with a few strikes there.

Saalistaja rushes Sharaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sharaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharaz is trying to break free.
Saalistaja is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharaz gets an underhook and turns Saalistaja into the cage.
Saalistaja scores a nice knee to the body.
Sharaz blocks the elbow strike.
Sharaz wants to stall.
Sharaz misses with a hook from the clinch.

Saalistaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharaz throws a hook but Saalistaja avoids it easily.
Saalistaja wants to clinch up but Sharaz keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saalistaja.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saalistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Sharaz tries to keep at a distance but Saalistaja has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saalistaja tries for a takedown but Sharaz manages to get underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sharaz has eaten all the pies!
Sharaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Saalistaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Saalistaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saalistaja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharaz is defending well.
Sharaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saalistaja has him pressed against the cage.
Sharaz slowing the pace effectively.

Saalistaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharaz misses with an uppercut
and Saalistaja counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nuib Sharaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saalistaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Saalistaja has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saalistaja has him pressed against the cage.
Sharaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharaz tries to throw a body punch but Saalistaja avoids it by throwing Sharaz back against the cage.

Saalistaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharaz lands with an overhand left.
Saalistaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sharaz throws out the jab.

Saalistaja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharaz sprawls well initially but Saalistaja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saalistaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Saalistaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saalistaja.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saalistaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharaz.
Saalistaja slips under a jab.
Saalistaja wants to clinch up but Sharaz keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Sharaz.
Sharaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sami Saalistaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saalistaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saalistaja is looking to clinch but Sharaz is avoiding it.
Sharaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Saalistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Saalistaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Sharaz which made him look bad.
Saalistaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharaz throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sharaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sharaz is breathing heavily.
Sharaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saalistaja.
Saalistaja is looking to clinch.
Sharaz misses with a straight right.

Saalistaja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saalistaja wants to stand up but Sharaz is controlling the position.
Saalistaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sharaz is refusing to be controlled, as Saalistaja sits in half guard.
Saalistaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sami Saalistaja.

Saalistaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sharaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sharaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saalistaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saalistaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saalistaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Saalistaja working some strikes from top position.
Saalistaja wants to control from the top but Sharaz keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saalistaja throwing strikes but missing.
Saalistaja won't allow Sharaz to get back to his feet.
Sharaz keeping moving, preventing Saalistaja from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sami Saalistaja.
Saalistaja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharaz circles away.
Saalistaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharaz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sami Saalistaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sharaz misses with a straight right.

Saalistaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sharaz did well to prevent Saalistaja getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharaz wants to get back to full guard.
Sharaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Saalistaja prevents Sharaz from standing back up.
Saalistaja drops an elbow to the side of Sharaz's head.
Saalistaja wants to pass the guard but Sharaz is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharaz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Saalistaja 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!

Saalistaja rushes Sharaz and presses him up against the cage.
Saalistaja trying to control the position but instead, Sharaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saalistaja into the cage.

Saalistaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saalistaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saalistaja is looking to clinch.
Sharaz throws a looping overhand right but Saalistaja ducks down to avoid it.
Sharaz misses with a straight right.
Sharaz looks to land a left hand but Saalistaja moved out of range nicely.
Saalistaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharaz.
Sharaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saalistajas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight stays on the outside here - Saalistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saalistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saalistaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saalistaja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Saalistaja leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sharaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharaz misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saalistaja.
Saalistaja looking to stall.
Saalistaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Saalistaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Sharaz as Saalistaja shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Saalistaja.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Saalistaja.
Saalistaja misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nuib Sharaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saalistaja asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sharaz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saalistaja.

Saalistaja has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Saalistaja clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saalistaja.
Sharaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Saalistaja breaks the clinch.
Saalistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saalistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saalistaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saalistaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saalistaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saalistaja tries to clinch up but Sharaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Saalistaja tries to clinch but Sharaz moves out of range.
Saalistaja slips a straight right by Sharaz.
Saalistaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharaz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sami Saalistaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharaz misses with a straight right.
A combination from Sharaz does no damage.
A big left from Sharaz misses.

Saalistaja darts in and clinches Sharaz up against the cage.
Saalistaja landing knees to the body.
Sharaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sharaz tries to throw a body punch but Saalistaja avoids it by throwing Sharaz back against the cage.
Saalistaja throws a head punch that misses.

Saalistaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saalistaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharaz tries to sprawl out of it but Saalistaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharaz throws an overhand right that lands on Saalistaja's shoulder, as Saalistaja tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saalistaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sami Saalistaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharaz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sharaz misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Saalistaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saalistaja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Saalistaja!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). Aleksander Ivanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Ross's chin.

Ivanov
vs
Ross

201 cm
36
275 lbs
29 - 20 - 0

177 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremy Ross!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ross's guard.
Ivanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ross's guard.
Ivanov wants to free his trapped foot but Ross is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ross defends it well.
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.
Ivanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ross has eaten all the pies!

Ivanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Ross defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov thows a huge punch but Ross dodges it nicely.
Ross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov works his way into full mount!
Ross looks winded!

Ivanov has isolated one of Ross's arms. Ross looking to fight him off but Ivanov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksander Ivanov!
Aleksander Ivanov very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Why Don't You Get A Job. Ty Coon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Norris Cole's chin.

Cole
vs
Coon

191 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

205 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Norris Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ty Coon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole looks for a takedown but Coon sprawls well.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt - Coon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Coon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Coon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cole regains half guard.

Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Cole looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cole looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cole is staying active underneath Coon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Cole actively working from the bottom here.
Coon throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.

Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Coon wants to work for an arm triangle but Cole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coon pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.

Cole looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coon lands a nice short elbow.
Coon trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.

Cole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coon pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Coon is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Coon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole looks for a takedown but Coon sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coon gets a takedown into half guard.

Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coon trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.

Cole looking for submissions off his back.
Coon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though.

Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Cole looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole is not content to let Coon control the position.
Cole gets full guard.

Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coon trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.

Cole looking for a guillotine here but Coon defends easily.

Cole is looking for a triangle but Coon pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coon trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ty Coon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cole feints and as Coon raises his hands in defense, Cole changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cole drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cole has Coon in his guard.
Coon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Cole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coon defends it easily.
Coon tries to stand but Cole is controlling from the bottom.
Coon trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.

Cole throws his legs up looking for a submission but Coon uses it to pass to side control.
Cole manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.

Cole actively working from the bottom here.

Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Cole actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coon drops an elbow to the side of Cole's head.
Coon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Coon scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coon's back!

Coon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cole working for a choke but Coon is defending well.

Cole is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Coon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon tries to roll but Cole sticks to his back.
Coon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Cole is persistently looking for the submission but Coon is defending it well.

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

Cole is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Norris Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cole has managed to slip his arm under Coon's chin. This could be all over... yep, Coon is tapping out! Submission win for Cole.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Norris Cole!
Norris Cole is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Norris Cole thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gab Jay-ar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jay-ar
vs
Hutt

200 cm
25
290 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

175 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ultimate Fighting Gear
[CLOSED] Nothing For Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gab Jay-ar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Hutt!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutt wants to clinch.
Hutt wants to clinch but Jay-ar slips to the side

and Jay-ar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hutt's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Jay-ar 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.

Jay-ar drops back looking for a leg! Hutt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hutt manages to kick Jay-ar off! Jay-ar jumps back into Hutt's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jay-ar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jay-ar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hutt is keeping the position for now.
Hutt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jay-ar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Jay-ar 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Jay-ar 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.
Jay-ar is pushing down on Hutt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hutt is fighting to maintain full guard but Jay-ar has managed to sneak the leg through.

Jay-ar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hutt could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jay-ar has cracked it and Hutt is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jay-ar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gab Jay-ar!
Gab Jay-ar is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Gab Jay-ar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

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