UW8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Simsimeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Wonder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wonder
vs
Simsimeon

185 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

205 cm
18
232 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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, Ben Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Simsimeon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simsimeon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simsimeon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Wonder fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simsimeon to the ground. Wonder is now in Simsimeon's guard.
Simsimeon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wonder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wonder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wonder tries to get out of the position.

Simsimeon looking for a guillotine from mount but Wonder is having none of it.
Simsimeon trying to control but Wonder is having none of it.
Wonder holds on, trying desperately to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder blocking the ground and pound.
Wonder is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simsimeon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simsimeon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wonder is squirming around, avoiding Simsimeon's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder is desperately trying to improve his position but Simsimeon has a good base and remains in mount.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
A nice elbow there by Simsimeon.
Simsimeon looking to control but Wonder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wonder is working to get back to half guard.
Simsimeon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wonder is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Simsimeon working for a submission but Wonder is keeping him at bay.
Wonder is looking to improve his position but Simsimeon isn't that keen on the idea.
Wonder flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simsimeon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Simsimeon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wonder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wonder shrugs it off.
Wonder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simsimeon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wonder avoids the head kick by Simsimeon.
Simsimeon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wonder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simsimeon's guard now.
Wonder trying to control the position from guard on top but Simsimeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simsimeon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Wonder stands up from Simsimeon's guard - Wonder perhaps looking for a knockout.

Wonder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simsimeon was covering up waiting for the punch and Wonder finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Wonder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simsimeon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wonder gets to his feet. Simsimeon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simsimeon.
Wonder throws a right hand that Simsimeon ducks under and follows up with a left that Simsimeon also avoids with ease.
Simsimeon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ben Wonder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simsimeon circles away quickly and effectively.
Wonder looks to land a combination but Simsimeon avoids it well.
Wonder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simsimeon.
Ben Wonder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Simsimeon.

Wonder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simsimeon sprawls well initially but Wonder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder controlling the action here.
Simsimeon trying to control from the bottom.
Simsimeon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Wonder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Wonder misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wonder scores with a nice right hand.

Wonder instigates a clinch.
A short left from Simsimeon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simsimeon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wonder's brow.
Wonder is trying to drag Simsimeon to the mat but Simsimeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wonder wants to break free but Simsimeon has control.
Simsimeon is working for takedown but Wonder is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

Wonder closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simsimeon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wonder uses from the top position.
Wonder postures up.
Wonder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wonder advances position into side control!
Simsimeon tries to control but Wonder manages to take his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder lands with a hammerfist to the side of Simsimeon's head.
Wonder biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simsimeon is in bad spot here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Wonder dominated that second round.
That's time! Wonder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wonder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simsimeon.
Wonder misses with the combination.
Wonder misses with a jab to the body
and Simsimeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simsimeon.
Simsimeon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wonder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simsimeon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wonder tries to sprawl but Simsimeon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simsimeon trying to pass the guard but Wonder defending well.
Simsimeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wonder is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder is trying to control but Simsimeon manages to pass to mount!
Wonder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simsimeon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
Wonder is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simsimeon punching from mount but Wonder doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Simsimeon trying to control but Wonder is having none of it.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
Simsimeon unloads with some shots from mount but Wonder bucks and avoids them well.
Wonder wants to control but Simsimeon is having none of it.
Simsimeon landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simsimeon wants to control the pace but Wonder is squirming around nicely.

Simsimeon has control of Wonder's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wonder regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wonder tries to hold on but Simsimeon postures up.
Wonder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simsimeon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonder working to try and regain half guard.
Wonder tries to control the position but Simsimeon now has his back.
Wonder rolls, trying to escape but Simsimeon keeps control of the position.
Wonder has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Simsimeon.
Wonder rolls, trying to escape but Simsimeon keeps control of the position.
Will Simsimeon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Wonder fending off the submission attempt from Simsimeon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simsimeon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sammy Simsimeon.
I think Simsimeon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Simsimeon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smash
vs
Te Huna

175 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hulk Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash shoots in for a takedown but Te Huna shows good takedown defense.
Te Huna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smash's hands.
Te Huna connects with a crisp jab.
Te Huna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smash.
Te Huna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Te Huna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Te Huna takes a little break here. Smash wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smash sneaks a leg under to get back to half 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!
Smash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smash.
Smash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Te Huna is one step ahead there.
Te Huna stops Smash from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash tries to strike from the bottom.
Te Huna scoring with some ground and pound.
Smash pulls Te Huna in close to prevent any damage.
Te Huna looking to sit in guard and control but Smash gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smash trying to control the position from guard on top but Te Huna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Te Huna controls Smash momentarily but Smash frees himself.
Smash throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Te Huna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smash.
Smash throwing strikes but missing.
Smash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Te Huna is trying to control the position but Smash postures up.
Smash looking to pass the guard.
Smash scoring with some ground and pound.
Smash distracts Te Huna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash connects with a couple of short punches.
Smash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smash content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smash's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smash lands a couple of digs.
Smash throws a strike but Te Huna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smash wants to stand and escape but Te Huna is having none of it.
Te Huna trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smash wants to stand and escape but Te Huna is having none of it.
Smash trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smash 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.
Smash wants to stand up but Te Huna is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smash with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Smash landing strikes from the mount and Te Huna is in trouble!
Smash in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Te Huna takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Te Huna is rocked!
Smash unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Te Huna wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Smash celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Smash!
Hulk Smash made sure to mention his sponsor, Hercules Fightwear ( Laundry 90 % ) in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

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

Garcia
vs
Pilivoc

170 cm
27
142 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edson Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jirko Pilivoc!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilivoc walks into a left hand.

It looks like Jirko Pilivoc has been cut.
Jirko Pilivoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilivoc looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Garcia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pilivoc sprawling to the canvas! Pilivoc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Garcia finish him?!

Pilivoc is rocked!
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!

Garcia has Pilivoc up against the cage in a clinch.
Pilivoc is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Pilivoc blocks an uppercut.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilivoc blocking some punches.
Garcia working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Pilivoc.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pilivoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pilivoc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilivoc.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
Pilivoc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pilivoc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Pilivoc blocks an uppercut.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pilivoc blocks an uppercut.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Pilivoc.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilivoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilivoc.
Pilivoc blocking some punches.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Pilivoc.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilivoc.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilivoc.
Pilivoc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilivoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilivoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pilivoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilivoc.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilivoc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia digs a right hand underneath Pilivoc's ribcage. Pilivoc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilivoc.
Pilivoc blocking some punches.
Pilivoc blocking some punches.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Pilivoc.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilivoc.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Pilivoc blocking some punches.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Pilivoc.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilivoc.
Pilivoc blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilivoc blocks an uppercut.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pilivoc blocks an uppercut.
Pilivoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilivoc blocks an uppercut.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilivoc uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pilivoc.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Pilivoc.
Pilivoc blocks an uppercut.
Pilivoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pilivoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pilivoc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Pilivoc.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilivoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Garcia.
Pilivoc seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Garcia.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia pushes Pilivoc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia lands a left hand.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia dips a shoulder and cracks Pilivoc with a mighty uppercut! Pilivoc falls back against the cage and Garcia unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pilivoc is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Garcia screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Garcia!
In his post fight interview, Edson Garcia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Madhead Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pound Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcgee has chosen Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Power
vs
Mcgee

190 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
32
178 lbs
20 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Madhead Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pound Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mcgee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee counters with a nice leg kick.
Mcgee stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgee looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Power darts in trying to clinch
and Mcgee counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power darts in trying to clinch
and Mcgee counters with a nice leg kick.
Power tries for a takedown but Mcgee circles away easily
and Mcgee counters with an inside leg kick.
Power misses with a takedown

and Mcgee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madhead Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mcgee stands up from Power's guard - Mcgee perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a series of punches but Mcgee avoids them all with ease.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgee tries to sprawl out of it but Power keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgee lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcgee duly obliges.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgee.

Mcgee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Power to the ground. Mcgee is now in Power's guard.

Power throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgee wants to stand but Power is controlling his posture from full guard.
Power looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to strike from the bottom.

Mcgee gets to his feet. Power looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mcgee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcgee stuffs the takedown.
Mcgee delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Power looks to clinch
and Mcgee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Power's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcgee throws a combination. Power tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgee swivels and escapes.
Power throws an off balance right hand
and Mcgee counters with a low kick, right behind Power 's knee.
Power has his takedown stuffed

and Mcgee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcgee.

Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Power wants to clinch
and Mcgee counters with a series of strikes. Power will be more careful next time no doubt.
Madhead Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgee moves into range and clinches up with Power.

Mcgee lands a takedown into guard.

Mcgee stands and steps away. Power gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Power tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mcgee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcgee. Mcgee obviously looking to wear him down.

Mcgee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Power sprawls well initially but Mcgee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Power to get to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pound Mcgee seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mcgee gets a takedown into half guard.
Power is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgee's back!
Mcgee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Mcgee kicks Power off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Power gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcgee to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Mcgee gets to his feet - Power follows without any prompting.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Mcgee.
Mcgee looks to land a combination. Power sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab lands there for Mcgee.
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power misses with a double jab

and Mcgee counters with a single leg into guard. Power didn't expect that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mcgee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Power, up you get!
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pound Mcgee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mcgee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Mcgee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Power's guard.

Mcgee stands and steps away. Power gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Power closes the distance but Mcgee moves to the side

and Mcgee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Power's guard now.
Power controls Mcgee momentarily but Mcgee frees himself.

Mcgee stands and steps away. Power gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee feints a jab promting Power to slip. Mcgee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Power slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a double jab.
Power shoots in but Mcgee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Power doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcgee counters with a series of strikes. Power will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Mcgee.
Power closes the distance but Mcgee moves to the side
and Mcgee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mcgee.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power tries for a takedown but Mcgee circles away easily
and Mcgee counters with a left and a right that stings Power.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madhead Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgee.
Mcgee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcgee duly obliges.

Power is rocked!
Mcgee scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Mcgee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Power has had enough of the clinch but Mcgee keeps him there for the moment.

Mcgee jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee has his feet on Power's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mcgee scores with a one two! Power had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pound Mcgee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgee 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pound Mcgee!
Pound Mcgee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gus White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

White
vs
Jones

176 cm
27
155 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
153 lbs
0 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gus White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones with a poor takedown
and White finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a double jab
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White is pawing at Jones, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Jones's nose. Jones is badly hurt! White pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Jones tries desperately to hold on but White is relentless in his assault! As Jones receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls White away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus White!
An out of breath Gus White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Zidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshida Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zidane comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Jimmy. Kotaro has chosen Dance Yourself Clean as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Zidane
vs
Kotaro

178 cm
31
142 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

194 cm
34
139 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Zidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshida Kotaro!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidane tries to land a leg kick but Kotaro saw it coming and moves away.
Zidane cracks Kotaro with a good jab.
Zidane throws a front kick aimed at Kotaro's knee but Kotaro avoids it well.
Kotaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kotaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zidane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kotaro checks a leg kick.
Kotaro throws a head kick but Zidane moves out of range.
Zidane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zidane.
Kotaro needs to keep his hands up - Zidane had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Zidane.
Zidane blocks a head kick by Kotaro.
Zidane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalil Zidane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zidane scores with a hook to the body. Kotaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zidane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Zidane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zidane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kotaro. That did some damage!
Zidane lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kotaro.
Kotaro slips under a jab from Zidane.
Zidane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Zidane.
Kotaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Kotaro is rocked!
Zidane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kotaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Zidane finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Zidane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kotaro looks winded!
Zidane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zidane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zidane drops Kotaro with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kotaro! Zidane dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Zidane!
Khalil Zidane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Reitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Sampson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sampson
vs
Reitman

167 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Sampson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Reitman!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sampson closes the distance and clinches.
Sampson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reitman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Sampson pulls Reitman into guard.
Sampson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sampson tries to get out of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Reitman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sampson tries to clinch up but Reitman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sampson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reitman circles away.

Sampson moves into the clinch.
Reitman prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reitman prevents the takedown attempt.
Reitman looking for a takedown.
Reitman stops a takedown attempt from Sampson.

Sampson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sampson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reitman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Sampson gets tackled into the cage by Reitman. Reitman maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Reitman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reitman keeps the fight on the outside.

Reitman pushes Sampson up against the cage in a clinch.
Reitman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sampson pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reitman shoots for a double leg takedown but Sampson sprawls well. He's pushed Reitman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Reitman moves into the clinch successfully.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Reitman won't allow it.
Reitman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sampson prevents it.
Sampson trying to control the position but instead, Reitman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sampson into the cage.
Reitman wants a takedown but no success here.
Reitman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sampson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Sampson clinches up with Reitman and pushes him back against the cage.
Reitman is looking for a takedown.
Reitman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reitman pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reitman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Reitman there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson wants to get back to his feet.
Reitman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reitman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reitman is trying to control. Sampson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sampson tries to get to full guard but Reitman has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is looking to escape.
Reitman blocks the strikes from Sampson.
Reitman is trying to control. Sampson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sampson pushes Reitman off looking to stand but Reitman dives back in and keeps control.
Sampson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reitman.
Sampson wants to get back to his feet.
Reitman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reitman working Sampson over with strikes.
Sampson wants to get back to full guard.
Reitman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to get back to his feet.
Reitman works his way into side control.
Sampson tries to buck Reitman off but Reitman is having none of it.
Reitman scores with punches from side control.
Sampson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reitman on the ground.
Sampson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson wants to get back to his feet but Reitman drags him back down.
Sampson taking a bit of punishment here - Reitman scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sampson looking for a sweep but Reitman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sampson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reitman misses with a wild body shot.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Reitman pushes him off.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reitman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sampson wants to clinch up but Reitman keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sampson. No joy for Reitman on that attempt.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reitman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matt Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sampson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reitman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reitman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sampson wants to stand but Reitman is controlling the position.
Reitman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reitman distracts Sampson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reitman advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reitman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Reitman is putting a hurting on Sampson here, landing some big shots from side control.

Reitman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sampson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reitman's guard! Nice work there by Sampson!
Sampson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reitman is keeping the position for now.
Sampson is looking to pass into half guard but Reitman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reitman is in guard.
Sampson is looking to sweep but instead, Reitman has passed into half guard.
Reitman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reitman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sampson is looking to improve his position.
Reitman throwing shots but Sampson is blocking nicely.
Reitman trying to pass the guard but Sampson defending well.
Reitman content to control rather than advance.
Reitman is looking to take a break and control but Sampson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Reitman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson controlling the position for now.
Reitman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reitman lands a big elbow.
Sampson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reitman landing shots from mount.
Reitman won't let Sampson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reitman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Reitman!
Ivan Reitman is the new featherweight champion!
Ivan Reitman decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.