FFNG 13 New Breed PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Lonely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lonely
vs
Hardy

199 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Syndicate Nutrition

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, Mister Lonely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lonely dives in and scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Lonely from controlling successfully.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.

Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lonely drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hardy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hardy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hardy!
Lonely sneaks back into half guard.
Lonely gets full guard.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Lonely!

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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernyshevsky has chosen The Sisters of Mercy -- Lucretia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gago
vs
Chernyshevsky

186 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Gago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernyshevsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gago lands with a hook. Chernyshevsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chernyshevsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chernyshevsky lands a head shot.
Gago avoids a kick to the body.
Igor Gago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gago dives in and grabs Chernyshevsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernyshevsky pushes down on Gago's head and hops out.
Gago shoots in for a double leg but Chernyshevsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernyshevsky.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernyshevsky sprawls well. Chernyshevsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Gago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chernyshevsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gago looks for a takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Chernyshevsky. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chernyshevsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gago on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chernyshevsky.
Gago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chernyshevsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Gago misses with a takedown attempt - Chernyshevsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gago shoots for a double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well. He's pushed Gago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chernyshevsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Gago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.
Chernyshevsky cracks a nice hook into Gago's ribs.
Chernyshevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chernyshevsky's waist but Chernyshevsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gago off to one side.
Gago with a poor takedown
letting Chernyshevsky counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands with a nice body punch.
Gago throws a jab when Chernyshevsky was well out of range.
Gago shoots in but Chernyshevsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gago is breathing heavily.
Chernyshevsky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Chernyshevsky. That snapped Gago's head back.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chernyshevsky jabs at Gago's body.
Gago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Chernyshevsky.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernyshevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gago takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chernyshevsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chernyshevsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands a body shot.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chernyshevsky sprawls well. Chernyshevsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gago gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Gago or perhaps it was just good defense by Chernyshevsky which made him look bad.
Chernyshevsky lands with a cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gago. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chernyshevsky cracks Gago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chernyshevsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Gago does no damage.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chernyshevsky as he jumps to the side.
Gago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chernyshevsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Chernyshevsky lands a leg kick that knocks Gago off balance momentarily.
Gago takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernyshevsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gago's head backwards.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gago's sensitive parts.
Gago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chernyshevsky is fending him off so far but Gago persists. Nope, Chernyshevsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Gago shoots and misses
and Chernyshevsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Gago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chernyshevsky counters with a nice body shot.
Gago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chernyshevsky - the referee stops the clock and Gago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chernyshevsky. Gago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chernyshevsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky lands a jab to the head.
Chernyshevsky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gago had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chernyshevsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gago's hands.
Gago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chernyshevsky - the referee stops the clock and Gago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chernyshevsky. Gago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chernyshevsky.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.
Chernyshevsky scores with a one two! Gago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chernyshevsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Chernyshevsky catches Gago right on the button with a cross.
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chernyshevsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Igor Gago has been cut.
Gago shoots for a double leg takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well. He's pushed Gago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernyshevsky dips to his left and cracks Gago with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chernyshevsky as he jumps to the side.
Chernyshevsky throws out a powerful jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Chernyshevsky as he connects with a hook.
Chernyshevsky lands with a nice body punch.
Chernyshevsky lands an overhand right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gago.
Chernyshevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky with a hook.
Chernyshevsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chernyshevsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Gago is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Chernyshevsky.
Oh Gago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernyshevsky lands a nice hook to Gago's body. Gago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gago seems to have got his legs back now.
Gago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Chernyshevsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gago looks for a takedown but Chernyshevsky sprawls well.
Chernyshevsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gago under the eye.
Nice body punch from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky lands a jab to Gago's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gago shoots in and drives through. Chernyshevsky sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chernyshevsky - the referee stops the clock and Gago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chernyshevsky. Gago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chernyshevsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Chernyshevsky jabs Gago to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Chernyshevsky moves into the clinch.
Chernyshevsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chernyshevsky digs a right hand underneath Gago's ribcage. Gago let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Chernyshevsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gago shoots for a takedown but Chernyshevsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chernyshevsky thuds a left hand into Gago's body.
A punch lands to the side of Gago 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago fails with a takedown attempt.
Chernyshevsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gago's head backwards.
Gago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chernyshevsky as he avoids it easily.
Gago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gago dodges the punch combination from Chernyshevsky.
Gago fails with the takedown.
Chernyshevsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chernyshevsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gago's calf.
Nice jab there from Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernyshevsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Chernyshevsky moves into the clinch.

Chernyshevsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernyshevsky tries to avoid it but Gago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernyshevsky to the ground. Chernyshevsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gago shoots in for a double leg but Chernyshevsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chernyshevsky.
Nice body kick from Chernyshevsky.
Gago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chernyshevsky is looking to slow Gago down with leg kicks.
Chernyshevsky delivers a nice body kick.
Chernyshevsky scores with a hook.
Chernyshevsky throws a leg kick which misses Gago's front leg but catches the back leg as Gago tries to avoid it.
Gago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chernyshevsky.
Gago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernyshevsky feints and then cracks Gago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gago down.
Gago looks to land a right hand but Chernyshevsky moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chernyshevsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
That's time! Gago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chernyshevsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gago.
Gago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chernyshevsky but Chernyshevsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That kick from Chernyshevsky tenderised Gago's leg. Gago is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Gago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernyshevsky lands a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chernyshevsky. That's going to slow Gago down.
Chernyshevsky lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Gago with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Gago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernyshevsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chernyshevsky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Chernyshevsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernyshevsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gago takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chernyshevsky throws a nice looking combination but Gago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body kick there by Chernyshevsky.
Chernyshevsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gago walks into a jab.
Gago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Chernyshevsky finds it's target.
Chernyshevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gago.
Chernyshevsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Chernyshevsky rushes Gago and presses him up against the cage.
Chernyshevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chernyshevsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Gago backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Chernyshevsky is pressed up against the cage. Gago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chernyshevsky down to the mat. Chernyshevsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gago shoots in looking for a takedown but Chernyshevsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chernyshevsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernyshevsky sizes up Gago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gago misses with a takedown attempt
and Chernyshevsky counters with a head kick.
A left and a right from Chernyshevsky both land. Nice combination.
Chernyshevsky scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch lands to the side of Gago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernyshevsky cracks Gago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Chernyshevsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chernyshevsky tests Gago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gago shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernyshevsky jabs at Gago's body.
Chernyshevsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chernyshevsky connects with a leg kick. Gago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernyshevsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chernyshevsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chernyshevsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Gago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chernyshevsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gago has time to react.
Gago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Gago with that takedown attempt.
Chernyshevsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Chernyshevsky lands a nice hook to Gago's body. Gago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gago shoots in for a takedown but Chernyshevsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chernyshevsky lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chernyshevsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gago dives in and grabs Chernyshevsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernyshevsky pushes down on Gago's head and hops out.
Chernyshevsky with a hook.
Chernyshevsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chernyshevsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chernyshevsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chernyshevsky cracks the inside of Gago's front leg.
Igor Gago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernyshevsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chernyshevsky lands a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernyshevsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky!
In his post fight interview, Rakhmetov Chernyshevsky gave a big smile as he said 'I'll tear your empire down.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Cutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Northman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cutter
vs
Northman

192 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Syd Cutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Northman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northman fails to land the takedown.

Cutter clinches up against the cage.
Cutter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cutter lands with a right to the head.
Cutter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cutter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Northman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cutter obliges.
Cutter lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cutter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Northman's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutter.
Northman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cutter after a bit of a struggle.
Syd Cutter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Northman.
Northman looks winded!
Cutter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Northman takes an elbow to the temple.
Cutter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Cutter.
Northman wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutter lands an elbow inside.
Cutter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cutter.

It looks like Eric Northman has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutter.
Cutter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cutter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cutter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Northman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cutter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cutter connects with a knee to the head.

Northman is rocked!
Cutter lands a body shot.
Cutter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Northman is still on wobbly legs! Can Cutter finish him?
Cutter lands an elbow inside.
Cutter lands a good knee to the midsection. Northman won't want to take too many of those.
Northman seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cutter obliges.
Good body shot from Cutter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cutter lands a body shot.
Cutter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Northman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cutter lands a good knee to the midsection. Northman won't want to take too many of those.
Cutter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cutter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cutter lands an elbow that stopped Northman in his tracks for a moment.
Cutter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Cutter.
Cutter working Northman over with knees to the body.
Cutter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cutter lands a knee to the body.
Cutter lands a knee to the head.
Cutter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cutter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Cutter.
Cutter connects with a knee to the head.
Northman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cutter.
Cutter crunches a lovely knee into Northman's ribcage.
Cutter lands a knee to the body.
Northman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cutter landing knees to the body.
Cutter lands an elbow just above Northman 's eye.
Knees to the body from Cutter.
Cutter working Northman over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Northman tries for a takedown but Cutter manages to get underhooks.
Cutter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cutter lands an elbow just above Northman 's eye.
Cutter is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutter.
A knee to the head by Cutter.
Cutter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Northman's face.
Cutter lands an elbow inside.
Cutter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Northman's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cutter.
Cutter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cutter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cutter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Northman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Cutter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cutter.
Cutter lands an elbow that stopped Northman in his tracks for a moment.
Northman takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Syd Cutter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Northman's cut.
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.

Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cutter! Northman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syd Cutter!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grabowski
vs
Paraiba

195 cm
21
272 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

198 cm
25
273 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paraiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grabowski pinned against the cage. Grabowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paraiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paraiba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Grabowski rushes Paraiba and presses him up against the cage.

Grabowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grabowski is looking to take a break and control but Paraiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grabowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paraiba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Paraiba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grabowski pulls his head out easily.
Grabowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paraiba defending well though.
Grabowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grabowski lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paraiba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grabowski is looking to take a break and control but Paraiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grabowski misses with a head shot. Paraiba uses the momentum to regain guard.

Grabowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grabowski landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Grabowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paraiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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!
Grabowski works over Paraiba with some ground and pound from guard.
Paraiba keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Grabowski preventing the sweep.

Paraiba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grabowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grabowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Paraiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paraiba is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski cracks Paraiba with a solid left hand.

Paraiba is looking for a triangle but Grabowski pushes his legs off easily.
Grabowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grabowski postures up and lands a big shot to Paraiba's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paraiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grabowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Grabowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grabowski connects with a couple of short punches.

Paraiba looking for a guillotine here but Grabowski defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paraiba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grabowski is aware though and is defending well.
Grabowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Grabowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Grabowski with a nice head shot there.
Grabowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grabowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grabowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paraiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grabowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grabowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paraiba on the ground.
Grabowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Grabowski.

Grabowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paraiba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Damian Grabowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grabowski is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Grabowski gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Grabowski gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Grabowski apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Paraiba shoots for a takedown but Grabowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grabowski is looking to clinch.
Damian Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski throws a hook but Paraiba blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paraiba is defended easily by Grabowski.
Paraiba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grabowski sprawls well. Grabowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paraiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Damian Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudu Paraiba.
A telegraphed right hand from Grabowski misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Grabowski rushes Paraiba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Grabowski manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grabowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paraiba, pushing him back against the cage.
Grabowski stops a takedown attempt from Paraiba.

Grabowski has Paraiba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Grabowski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paraiba tumbling to the mat - Grabowski dives into Paraiba's guard.
Grabowski working some strikes from top position.
Grabowski lands a couple of digs.
Grabowski is in close to Paraiba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paraiba's head.
Grabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paraiba can do to turn this around?
Paraiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Paraiba is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Grabowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Paraiba has switched to an armbar! Grabowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dudu Paraiba!
Our winner, Dudu Paraiba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennakin Golovdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golovdy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outro by M83. Cody Ramus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gennakin Golovdy's chin.

Golovdy
vs
Ramus

185 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gennakin Golovdy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Ramus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovdy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramus moves away.
Golovdy misses with a double jab

and Ramus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Golovdy!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Ramus is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Golovdy is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Ramus! Cody Ramus retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Ramus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanna Barbara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bennett
vs
Barbara

170 cm
27
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanna Barbara!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbara circles away.
Bennett tries to clinch but Barbara is having none of it.
Barbara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett tries to clinch up but Barbara circles away and keeps his distance.

Barbara moves into the clinch.
Barbara missing with knees to the body.
Bennett working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Hanna Barbara has been cut.
Barbara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Bennett.
Bennett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbara misses with a punch to the body.
Barbara tries a knee to the head but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbara's defenses.

Barbara is rocked!

That has opened up Hanna Barbara's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbara managing to block the knees to the body from Bennett.
Barbara misses with a body punch.

Bennett lands a vicious elbow to the side of Barbara's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Bennett tries to finish him with strikes but Barbara still seems able to defend himself so Bennett steps back and lets Barbara get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Barbara is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?

Hanna Barbara's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hanna Barbara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Bennett!
Charles Bennett made sure to mention his sponsor, Cutthroat in his post fight interview.

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bawit Daba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daba comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba. Cedric Mabuva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Daba
vs
Mabuva

210 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
28
270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bawit Daba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Mabuva!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabuva fails to land with a series of punches.
Mabuva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daba.
Mabuva digs a good body shot into Daba's ribs.
Daba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mabuva. That did some damage!
Daba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mabuva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daba scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daba scores with a push kick.
Daba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mabuva avoids the body shot from Daba.
A cross from Daba lands.
Mabuva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daba.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daba.
Mabuva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Daba lands a nice looking body shot.
Daba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daba lands with a cross.

Mabuva is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daba lands with a right and another and another! Mabuva is in big trouble! Daba lands again and this time it's lights out for Mabuva! A quality knockout there for Daba.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bawit Daba!
Bawit Daba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Polo
vs
Barnett

195 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

194 cm
21
271 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grant Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Polo.
Polo misses with a double jab.
Barnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnett throws a body punch but Polo moves out of range.
Barnett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Polo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polo.
Barnett misses with the combination.
Barnett tries a low kick but Polo avoids it.
Barnett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Polo.

It looks like Grant Barnett has been cut.
Polo misses with a two punch combination.
Barnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Polo is just out of range.
Polo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnett's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnett cracks Polo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnett tries to work over Polo's front leg with a kick but Polo checks it.
Barnett is looking to chop away at Polo's legs.
Polo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnett avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnett slips a jab and a cross from Polo.

Polo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Polo is in Barnett's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett is trying to control the position but Polo postures up.
Polo being controlled here momentarily.
Polo lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Polo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Polo postures up in Barnett's guard and throws a big left but Barnett blocks it.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Polo tries to pass.
Polo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grant Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Polo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnett quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Polo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett is staying active underneath Polo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Polo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnett keeping control of the position.
Polo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnett can do anything to dispel that myth.

Polo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnett defends it well.
Polo 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.
Polo with the ground and pound but Barnett uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo postures up in Barnett's guard and throws a big left but Barnett blocks it.
Barnett is trying to control the position but Polo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polo lands a couple of elbows.

Polo 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.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
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!
Polo slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polo stops Barnett from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Polo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Barnett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Polo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnett misses with a kick to the body.
Polo scores with a one two! Barnett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnett throws a hook to the side of Polo's head but Polo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polo has a takedown stuffed.
Barnett misses with a left hand

and Polo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barnett's guard now.
Polo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polo advances to half guard.
Barnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Polo is controlling the pace.
Barnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnett's head.
Polo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Polo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Polo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnett can do to turn this around?
Polo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnett defending well though.
Polo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Polo trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Polo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Polo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Polo eventually gives up the hold.
Polo not doing much here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Polo is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Polo is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
Polo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Polo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Polo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is not content to let Polo control the position.

Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Polo.
Polo is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnett looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Polo.

Polo is working for a kimura but Barnett is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Polo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grant Barnett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Barnett looks to throw the jab but Polo is out of range.
Polo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Polo drives through with a takedown into Barnett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Polo pushing down on Barnett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Polo is controlling well.
Polo trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Polo thows a huge punch but Barnett dodges it nicely.
Polo tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Polo sits in half guard.
Polo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Polo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Polo in particular looking to stall.
Barnett is staying active underneath Polo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Polo is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Marco Polo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barnett tries a head kick but it misses.
Polo scores with a one two! Barnett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnett dodges the punch combination from Polo.
Grant Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Polo.
Polo slips a jab from Barnett.
Polo scores with a three punch combo!
Grant Barnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Polo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnett misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnett is working Polo over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnett prevents a body shot from Polo.
Barnett misses with a punch to the body.
Polo tries for a takedown but Barnett manages to get underhooks.
Polo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Polo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polos head.
Polo presses Barnett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Polo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polo blocks an uppercut.

Polo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Polo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polo throwing shots but Barnett is blocking nicely.
Polo wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Polo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Polo looking to finish Barnett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnett!
Marco Polo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Polo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Polo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Marco Polo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Polo has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big strike lands for Polo! That's really hurt Barnett and he's turned his back - Polo keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Polo jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Polo!
Our winner, Marco Polo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hodson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Break Some Off by KoRn. Kyle Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wright
vs
Hodson

195 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Fighters First Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Hodson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Hodson clinches up against the cage.
Hodson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hodson.
A right hook to the body lands for Hodson.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Hodson breaks the clinch.
Hodson looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Hodson avoids the head kick by Wright.
Hodson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Kyle Wright has been cut.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright misses with a body kick.
Hodson scores with a punch to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hodson. Those never looked like landing.
Hodson lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Hodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Hodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hodson, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hodson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Hodson has the dominant position.
A short right from Hodson on the inside.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hodson.
Hodson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright prevents a body shot from Hodson.
Hodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Hodson has him pressed against the cage.
Hodson lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Hodson.
Hodson cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Wright is breathing heavily.
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!
Hodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hodson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hodson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Hodson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright tries to break free but Hodson pushes him back against the cage.
Hodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A short right from Hodson.

Kyle Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hodson lands a shot to the body.
Hodson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hodson.
Hodson digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Hodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Hodson pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hodson is struggling to control the position.
Hodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Hodson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hodson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hodson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Hodson has him pressed against the cage.
Hodson is working Wright over against the cage.
Hodson digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hodson.
Hodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hodson - that landed with a thud.
Hodson is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hodson lands with a right to the head.
Hodson presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Hodson as the two fighters clinch.
Hodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Hodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hodson scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hodson.
Wright takes a shot to the head.

Kyle Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hodson is working Wright over against the cage.
A short right from Hodson on the inside.

Wright is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Hodson.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hodson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Hodson - that landed with a thud.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Hodson lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hodson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hodson has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
A short right from Hodson.
A bit of stalling here from Hodson.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Hodson is controlling the position.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Hodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hodson 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.

Hodson drops Wright onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wright is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodson lands a big right hand that drops Wright! The killer instinct kicks in and Hodson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hodson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hodson!
Matt Hodson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Matt Hodson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorni Kwanko Lohmeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sugar Ray Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kwanko Lohmeri
vs
Ray Myers

210 cm
29
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

199 cm
21
214 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorni Kwanko Lohmeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sugar Ray Myers!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohmeri digs a good body shot into Myers's ribs.
Myers looks winded!

Lohmeri shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.

Myers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lohmeri loads up on a big left hand. Myers felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lohmeri looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Myers can't hide his disappointment, as Lohmeri celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorni Kwanko Lohmeri!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjorni Kwanko Lohmeri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.