SteelPenn - LXXVII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urinus Limberdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limberdinkle has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Limberdinkle

172 cm
37
172 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

167 cm
35
169 lbs
34 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urinus Limberdinkle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right and a left that Limberdinkle avoids nicely.
Limberdinkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Limberdinkle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Limberdinkle counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Limberdinkle, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Limberdinkle against the cage but Limberdinkle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Limberdinkle misses the shot to the body.
Limberdinkle lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Limberdinkle. That's going to slow Smith down.
Limberdinkle swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Limberdinkle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith blocks a head kick by Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle lands a right hook to the body.
Limberdinkle misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Limberdinkle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Limberdinkle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limberdinkle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Limberdinkle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Limberdinkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Limberdinkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is fighting to break Limberdinkle's control of his arms but Limberdinkle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Limberdinkle is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Limberdinkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Limberdinkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Limberdinkle trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Limberdinkle manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Limberdinkle is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Limberdinkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limberdinkle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Limberdinkle has wrist control.
Limberdinkle keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Smith.
Limberdinkle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Limberdinkle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Limberdinkle pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Limberdinkle can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that half lands.
Limberdinkle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Limberdinkle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Limberdinkle throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Limberdinkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Limberdinkle sprawls well.
Limberdinkle connects with a jab.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Limberdinkle - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Limberdinkle. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urinus Limberdinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but Limberdinkle moves out of range.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Limberdinkle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith is fighting to break Limberdinkle's control of his arms but Limberdinkle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Limberdinkle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Limberdinkle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Limberdinkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Limberdinkle tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Limberdinkle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Limberdinkle trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Limberdinkle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Limberdinkle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Limberdinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle won't allow Smith to sweep him here.

Urinus Limberdinkle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle maintains the clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Limberdinkle after a bit of a struggle.
Limberdinkle misses with a body punch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Limberdinkle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Limberdinkle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Limberdinkle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Limberdinkle throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Limberdinkle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Limberdinkle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Limberdinkle.
Limberdinkle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Limberdinkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Limberdinkle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Limberdinkle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limberdinkle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Limberdinkle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Smith won't allow Limberdinkle to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Limberdinkle lands with a punch from half guard.

Limberdinkle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Limberdinkle looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Limberdinkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urinus Limberdinkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Limberdinkle throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Limberdinkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Limberdinkle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Limberdinkle is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Limberdinkle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smith is trying to control. Limberdinkle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Limberdinkle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limberdinkle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Limberdinkle content to stall in guard here.
Limberdinkle won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Limberdinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limberdinkle controlling from the top position.
Smith is trying to control the position but Limberdinkle postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Limberdinkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Urinus Limberdinkle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Limberdinkle. Limberdinkle obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Limberdinkle finds it's target.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Limberdinkle looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Limberdinkle thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limberdinkle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limberdinkle throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Limberdinkle defends it nicely.
Limberdinkle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limberdinkle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith blocks a head kick by Limberdinkle.
Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Limberdinkle.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Limberdinkle.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Limberdinkle is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Limberdinkle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Limberdinkle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Limberdinkle. That's going to slow Smith down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Limberdinkle lands with a good body shot.
Limberdinkle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Limberdinkle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Limberdinkle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Limberdinkle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Limberdinkle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Limberdinkle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Limberdinkle trying to control the pace.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Limberdinkle lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Limberdinkle seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Urinus Limberdinkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Limberdinkle 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urinus Limberdinkle!
Urinus Limberdinkle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 Remy Growwoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sailor's choice of entrance music: Blackalicious - It's Going Down. Remy Growwoo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Growwoo
vs
Sailor

205 cm
31
215 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

192 cm
35
224 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Rush Supplements 160Q-STEEL PENN

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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remy Growwoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wendell Sailor!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Growwoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sailor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Growwoo moves away.
Growwoo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sailor misses with an uppercut.
Sailor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sailor misses with a straight left.
Sailor lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Remy Growwoo has been cut.

Growwoo lands a big head kick that sends Sailor tumbling to the mat! Growwoo takes a step backwards and waves Sailor back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Wendell Sailor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Growwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sailor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sailor throws a hook but Growwoo avoids it easily.
Growwoo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sailor is out of range and Growwoo settles back down.
Sailor misses with a body shot.
Growwoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sailor misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Growwoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sailor keeps the fight on the outside.

Growwoo clinches.
Growwoo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Sailor avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Growwoo taking a breather.
Growwoo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Sailor.
Growwoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sailor is leaning against Growwoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sailor misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Growwoo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Growwoo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Growwoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Sailor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Growwoo blocks a body shot from Sailor.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Growwoo.

That has opened up Wendell Sailor's cut even more.
Sailor slowing the pace effectively.
Sailor takes an elbow to the temple.

The cut above Wendell Sailor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sailor dodges an elbow strike from Growwoo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sailor trying to stall but Growwoo improves his position.
Sailor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Growwoo or not.
Growwoo tries to stall but Sailor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Growwoo tries to land knees in the clinch but Sailor avoids the damage to the body.
Growwoo is trying to maintain a safe position but Sailor gets an underhook and turns Growwoo into the cage.
Growwoo blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sailor.
Sailor trying to stall but Growwoo improves his position.
Growwoo missing with knees to the body.
Growwoo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Growwoo taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Growwoo.
Sailor lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailor avoiding damage as Growwoo throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sailor fails to land.
Growwoo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sailor is defending well for now.
Growwoo managing to block the knees to the body from Sailor.
Sailor scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo misses with an elbow strike.
Sailor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Growwoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Growwoo trying to land knees to the body.
Sailor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sailor avoids a wild elbow strike from Growwoo.
Growwoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Growwoo tries a knee to the head but Sailor blocks it.
Sailor tries to work over Growwoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sailor wants to stall.
Sailor stalling against the cage.
Growwoo has Sailor pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sailor as the two fighters clinch.
Growwoo is breathing heavily.
Sailor scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growwoo takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sailor lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sailor.

Sailor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sailor just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Sailor misses.
Sailor throws a sloppy head kick and Growwoo moves out of range easily.
Sailor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sailor swats away the attempt to clinch by Growwoo.
Growwoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sailor.
Remy Growwoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sailor throws a body punch but Growwoo moves out of range.
Growwoo looks to clinch
and Sailor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Growwoo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sailor counters with a good, hard body kick but Growwoo shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sailor blocks a head kick by Growwoo.
Growwoo is looking to clinch but Sailor is avoiding it.
Sailor throws a series of punches but Growwoo avoids them all with ease.
Growwoo defending well as Sailor loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wendell Sailor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Growwoo tries to clinch but Sailor is having none of it.
A big left from Sailor misses.
Sailor misses with a looping right.
Growwoo tries to clinch but Sailor is having none of it.
Growwoo tries to clinch but Sailor is having none of it.
Growwoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Growwoo throws a head kick but Sailor moves out of range.
Sailor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Growwoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Sailor finds it's target.
Growwoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Growwoo throws the kick towards the body but Sailor avoids it.
Growwoo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sailor counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Growwoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sailor circles away.
Sailor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sailor throws a series of punches but Growwoo avoids them all with ease.

Sailor lands a left and a right that send Growwoo crashing to the mat, dazed. Sailor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor misses with a series of wild punches.
Sailor cracks Growwoo with a good jab.

Growwoo is rocked!

Remy Growwoo's cut is getting worse.
Sailor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Growwoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wendell Sailor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Growwoo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sailor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Growwoo bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sailor comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Growwoo falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Growwoo was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wendell Sailor!
After winning the bout, Wendell Sailor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Ritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym comes to the cage accompanied by It's a long road. 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.

Red Gym
vs
Ritch

178 cm
31
189 lbs
24 - 18 - 1

193 cm
28
202 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suporn Red Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ollie Ritch!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ritch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ritch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Red Gym moves away.
Red Gym avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ritch stuffs the takedown.
Ollie Ritch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red Gym looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Red Gym doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Red Gym shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ritch sprawls well. Ritch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Red Gym gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suporn Red Gym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritch misses with a hook.

Red Gym dives in and scores a takedown into Ritch's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
Ritch wants to sweep here but Red Gym controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym postures up in Ritch's guard and throws a big left but Ritch blocks it.
Red Gym has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ritch is trying to control the position but Red Gym postures up.
Ritch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Red Gym haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Red Gym avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Red Gym trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Red Gym is in close to Ritch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Red Gym missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Red Gym scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritch is looking to stand up but Red Gym isn't so interested in that idea.
Ritch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Red Gym postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Gym seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ritch keeping moving, preventing Red Gym from controlling successfully.
Ritch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red Gym trying to control but Ritch is working from the bottom.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritch has wrist control.
Ritch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Red Gym is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Gym accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ritch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Red Gym is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Gym.
Red Gym with a nice head shot there.
Red Gym being controlled here momentarily.
Red Gym trying to control but Ritch is working from the bottom.
Ritch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Red Gym is one step ahead there.
Red Gym trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Red Gym tries to keep at a distance but Ritch has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ritch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ritch fails to land.
Ritch lands a nice uppercut.
Red Gym can't get the takedown.
Ritch has Red Gym pressed against the cage.
Red Gym has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ritch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ritch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Red Gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritch stops a takedown attempt from Red Gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Red Gym fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ritch avoids it really well and circles away.
Ritch misses with an uppercut.
Ritch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritch throws a series of punches but Red Gym moves out of range.
Ritch looks to land a combination but Red Gym avoids it well.
Red Gym drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ritch throws an off balance right hand
and Red Gym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Red Gym fails with a takedown attempt.

Red Gym scores with a takedown into Ritch's guard.
Ritch trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Gym throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Red Gym content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ritch is controlling Red Gym's posture.
Ritch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ritch wants to sweep here but Red Gym controlling him for the moment.
Ritch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ritch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Gym.
Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Red Gym won't allow Ritch to sweep him here.
Red Gym looking to sit in guard and control but Ritch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ritch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Red Gym manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritch trying to control the position.
Red Gym postures up and lands a big shot to Ritch's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red Gym stopping the sweep attempt from Ritch.
Red Gym controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ritch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Gym accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Red Gym's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ritch wants to stand but Red Gym is controlling the position.
Red Gym keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ritch's head.
Red Gym is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritch has wrist control.
Red Gym is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Red Gym wants to control from the top but Ritch keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Red Gym is controlling him.
Red Gym is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritch controls Red Gym momentarily but Red Gym frees himself.
Red Gym looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been informed that Ritch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ritch trying to control the position.
Red Gym postures up and lands a big shot to Ritch's brow.
Ritch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Gym.
Ritch keeping moving, preventing Red Gym from controlling successfully.
Red Gym landing with the ground and pound.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Gym landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Gym is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ritch keeping moving, preventing Red Gym from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suporn Red Gym dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Red Gym looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ritch!
Red Gym trying to control the action but Ritch is working from the bottom.
Ritch pushes Red Gym away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Red Gym gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ritch struggling a bit here.
Red Gym landing strikes.
Ritch taking a bit of punishment here - Red Gym scoring with strikes.
Red Gym controlling the position.
Ritch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Red Gym throws an elbow but Ritch slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Red Gym lands strikes from half guard.
Ritch trying to control but Red Gym postures up.
Red Gym not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Gym lands with a punch from half guard.
Ritch taking some punishment here, with Red Gym in his half guard.
Red Gym working over Ritch with some ground and pound. Ritch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Red Gym stalling away here and it's allowed Ritch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Red Gym trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red Gym postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ritch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Red Gym's guard.
Ritch trying to control but Red Gym is working from the bottom.
Ritch preventing the sweep.
Red Gym is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Red Gym is trying to control. Ritch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ritch won't allow Red Gym to pass to mount.
Red Gym wants to control but Ritch is keeping him busy.
Ritch wants to improve his position but Red Gym is controlling well.
Ritch strikes from the bottom but Red Gym passes into mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritch tries to hold on but Red Gym postures up.
Red Gym in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ritch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Red Gym winds up and cracks Ritch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Red Gym is thwarting Ritch's attempts to control the position.
Red Gym lands with a punch from half guard.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Red Gym trying to control the action but Ritch is working from the bottom.
Suporn Red Gym overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Red Gym is pressing down on Ritch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ritch is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Red Gym throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Red Gym throwing shots but Ritch is blocking nicely.
Red Gym thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ollie Ritch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Gym missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ritch kicks off Red Gym and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Red Gym or perhaps it was just good defense by Ritch which made him look bad.
Red Gym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritch.
Red Gym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritch as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym fails to land the takedown.
Suporn Red Gym is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suporn Red Gym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red Gym needs to keep his hands up - Ritch had a free shot at his head there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suporn Red Gym!
A relieved looking Suporn Red Gym thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Alvarez Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica's Ride The Lightning . The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: It's A Fight. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Alvarez Banner
vs
Johnson

180 cm
38
185 lbs
28 - 15 - 1

180 cm
31
169 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

BeastMode
Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Alvarez Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson misses with a leg kick

and Banner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banner.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Banner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Banner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Banner is staying active.
Banner lands with some strikes.
Banner lands a nice shot to the head.
Banner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Banner working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
BOOM! Banner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Banner.
Banner 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.
Johnson tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johnson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Johnson trying to control the position.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Alvarez Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banner tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banner to the ground. Banner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banner sprawls well. Banner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Banner staying out of range there.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Bruce Alvarez Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Johnson.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Banner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Banner looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Bruce Alvarez Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.

Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Banner has wrist control.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson throws a strike but Banner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Banner postures up.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
Johnson cracks Banner with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throws a strike but Banner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.
Johnson wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Banner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Banner works his way into side control.
Banner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Banner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Banner avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banner.

Banner clinches up against the cage.

Banner is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Banner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Andy Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Alvarez Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
Banner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Banner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut

and Banner counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Banner looking for a takedown.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Banner improves position.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Banner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Banner is trying to trip Johnson. He has hold of a leg but Johnson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Banner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Banner won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Banner passes into half guard.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Johnson has hold of Banner's hands but Banner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson has his hands clasped together around Banner's back. He's all about the action.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Alvarez Banner.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Alvarez Banner!
Bruce Alvarez Banner very nearly forgot to thank BeastMode amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby has chosen Forgot about dre. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McNamara
vs
Kirby

180 cm
31
200 lbs
16 - 13 - 1

185 cm
38
199 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirby throws out a leg kick but McNamara moves out of range and Kirby only half commits.
McNamara checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirby has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirby moves away.
McNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNamara misses with a body shot.
Kirby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from McNamara misses.
McNamara throws a big shot that misses.
Kirby scores with a body shot.
McNamara throws a body punch but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kirby throws a hook but McNamara avoids it easily.
McNamara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kirby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby throws an overhand right that lands on McNamara's shoulder, as McNamara tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as McNamara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirby doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like John Kirby has been cut.
McNamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for McNamara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNamara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McNamara at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirby throws a nice looking combination but McNamara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McNamara misses the jab.
McNamara misses with an uppercut. Kirby saw that one coming.
McNamara throws the left hand but Kirby avoids the punch easily.
Kirby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Kirby.
McNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNamara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirby keeps McNamara at a distance using the push kick.
McNamara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNamara throws a shot from downtown. Kirby moves away and avoids it.
Kirby connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
McNamara throws a hook but Kirby blocks it.
McNamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara lands a nice shot that snaps Kirby's head back.
McNamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNamara takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
Kirby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McNamara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

McNamara is rocked!
Kirby cracks McNamara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh McNamara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by McNamara.
McNamara seems to have got his legs back now.
Kirby connects with an inside leg kick.
McNamara misses with an uppercut
letting Kirby counter with a right hand.
Kirby just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby scores with a hook to the body. McNamara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kirby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McNamara if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Kirby misses.
McNamara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McNamara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kirby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby throws the left hand but McNamara avoids the punch easily.
Kirby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNamara throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for McNamara. That snapped Kirby's head back.
Kirby slips a jab from McNamara.
McNamara throws a right hand that misses
and Kirby counters with a straight right hand.
Kirby slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kirby. Those never looked like landing.
Kirby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNamara manages to avoid it.
Kirby misses the body punch
and McNamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirby counters with a solid body kick.
Some wild striking there from Kirby.
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!
McNamara takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby takes one to the chin there.
McNamara with a nice cross.
McNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirby lands a jab to the nose.
McNamara throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirby connects with a good right hand that stumbles McNamara. McNamara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirby manages to avoid it.
McNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Kirby lands.
McNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirby.
Kirby misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirby.
McNamara misses with a body punch
and Kirby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirby moves away.
Kirby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kirby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kirby's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McNamara misses with a hook.
Kirby tests McNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirby misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNamara throws out the jab.
Kirby throws a lazy right hand but McNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McNamara eats them both and turns towards Kirby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McNamara throws a combination that misses
and Kirby counters with a nice low kick that buckles McNamara's knee momentarily.
Kirby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McNamara's head.
McNamara misses with a body shot.
Kirby moves away from the strike by McNamara.
McNamara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirby lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby lands a nice looking body shot.
Kirby defending well as McNamara loads up on a big left hand.
McNamara needs to keep his hands up - Kirby had a free shot at his head there.
Kirby misses the shot to the body.
Kirby scores with a nice right hand.
Kirby takes a swing at McNamara's ribcage but misses.
Kirby connects with a right hand. McNamara shakes it off.
McNamara scores with a nice right hand.
Kirby looks to score with a jab to the body but McNamara is just out of range.
Kirby's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNamara under the eye.
Kirby misses with a hook.
McNamara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Kirby - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNamara misses the jab.
McNamara scores with a jab.
Kirby moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
McNamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirby sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby ducks under a wild hook from McNamara.
Kirby feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McNamara's calf.
McNamara dodges the punch combination from Kirby.
Kirby dips to his left and cracks McNamara with an uppercut!
Kirby looks to land a right hand but McNamara moved out of range.
Kirby slips under a jab.
McNamara throws a hook to the side of Kirby's head but Kirby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McNamara connects with a body shot that sends Kirby's belly button to the back.
Kirby misses with a jab to the body
and McNamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNamara.
McNamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
Kirby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That has opened up John Kirby's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby scores with a jab. McNamara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McNamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirby throws a right hand that McNamara ducks under and follows up with a left that McNamara also avoids with ease.
McNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from McNamara.
The crowd cheers as McNamara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirby doesn't seem phased though.
McNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirby scores with a jab.
McNamara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McNamara misses with a hook. Kirby ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNamara. Kirby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNamara.
McNamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Kirby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by McNamara. Beautiful body shot.
McNamara throws a looping overhand right but Kirby ducks down to avoid it.
Kirby defending well as McNamara loads up on a big left hand.
Kirby connects with a crisp jab.
McNamara slips a jab and a cross from Kirby.
Kirby misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNamara. Kirby does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNamara takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
McNamara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNamara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirby.
McNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Kirby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Kirby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McNamara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirby lands a nice looking kick to the body. McNamara takes a step back to recover.
McNamara loads up on a big right hand but Kirby slips the punch.
Kirby misses with a series of wild punches.
McNamara avoids the body shot from Kirby.
Kirby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kirby lands a jab to McNamara's midsection.
McNamara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John Kirby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNamara throws a lazy right hand but Kirby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirby lands a slapping body shot.
Kirby tests McNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McNamara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNamara.
Kirby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kirby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McNamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kirby doesn't seem bothered though.
McNamara throws a big shot that misses.
Kirby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirby feints a jab promting McNamara to slip. Kirby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNamara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McNamara misses the shot to the body.
McNamara lands with a right hand.
Kirby slips under a jab.
Kirby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNamara circles away quickly and effectively.
McNamara thows a body shot but no joy.
McNamara scores with a hook.
McNamara throws a right hand that misses
and Kirby counters with a three punch combo that has McNamara backing up. McNamara nods at Kirby to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from McNamara.
Kirby swinging wildly here.
Kirby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNamara moves away.
McNamara lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McNamara misses the target.
Kirby tries a head kick but it misses.
McNamara throws a body punch but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby moves forwards but McNamara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McNamara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kirby in his tracks.
McNamara misses with an uppercut. Kirby saw that one coming.
McNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirby.
Kirby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from McNamara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby connects with an inside leg kick.
McNamara misses with an uppercut. Kirby saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNamara takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Kirby misses its intended target.
McNamara misses with an uppercut. Kirby saw that one coming.
Kirby looks to land a right hand but McNamara moved out of range.
McNamara swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
McNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - McNamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kirby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from McNamara misses.
McNamara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirby.
John Kirby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNamara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kirby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNamara's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara throws a good cross that connects.
Kirby scores with a nice body kick.
Kirby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McNamara misses with a looping left.
McNamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kirby throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNamara misses the shot to the body.
John McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNamara throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kirby to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Kirby.
Well Kirby 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kirby!
John Kirby took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BeastMode for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killing in the name of - Rage against the Machine!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Doom
vs
Kennedy

182 cm
26
215 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

190 cm
28
220 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

BeastMode

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Doom has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Doom checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kennedy drives through and clinches with Doom against the cage.
Doom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doom tries for a takedown but Kennedy manages to get underhooks.
Kennedy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Doom wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Doom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy presses Doom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Kennedy lands an elbow just above Doom 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doom.
Doom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kennedy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kennedy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kennedy lands an elbow that stopped Doom in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kennedy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doom can't get the takedown.
Kennedy blocks an elbow strike from Doom.
Doom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kennedy prevents it.
Doom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy lands a damaging elbow.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
Kennedy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Dave Doom has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kennedy.
Doom is breathing heavily.
A short left from Kennedy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kennedy is defending well.
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doom backwards.
Doom tries for a takedown but Kennedy manages to get underhooks.
Kennedy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doom's defenses.
Kennedy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doom's defenses.
Kennedy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy.
Kennedy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kennedy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doom's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.

Doom is rocked!
Doom prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Nice elbow from Kennedy.
Oh Doom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennedy lands an elbow just above Doom 's eye.
Doom prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to work over Doom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doom seems to have got his legs back now.
Doom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doom goes for a takedown attempt but Kennedy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Doom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doom misses with a body kick.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Doom throws an elbow but misses.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy pushes Doom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Doom pulls Kennedy into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kennedy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kennedy slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom is trying to get back to full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John Kennedy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Kennedy throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy throws out a powerful jab.
Kennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Doom'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.

Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Doom throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Doom dips to his left and cracks Kennedy with an uppercut!
Doom is looking to land body kicks.
Kennedy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Doom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy cracks the inside of Doom's front leg.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy lands the left hand.
Doom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Kennedy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kennedy throws an overhand right that lands on Doom's shoulder, as Doom tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy looks to land a combination but Doom avoids it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy cracks Doom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Doom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doom misses with a looping left.
Kennedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Doom shoots in and bounces Kennedy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doom throws a big elbow that misses.
Kennedy trying to control the position.

Doom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kennedy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kennedy has escaped and now he's on top!
Kennedy is fighting to break Doom's control of his arms but Doom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. John Kennedy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kennedy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
John Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doom tries to move into range but Kennedy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doom thows a body shot but no joy.
John Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doom shoots in but no luck this time.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doom fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Doom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy lands with a hook. Doom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doom moves forwards but Kennedy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kennedy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doom. That did some damage!
Kennedy scores with a three punch combo!
Doom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kennedy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doom under the eye.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Doom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kennedy drops Doom with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kennedy follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kennedy!
John Kennedy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm here to win. Much love to my adversary.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Daddy Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slader comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Walk. Tay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bow Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Slader
vs
Daddy Tay

175 cm
23
185 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

187 cm
30
186 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cray Daddy Tay!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Slader.
Tay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tay misses the shot to the body.
Tay walks into a left hand.
Tay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tay lands with a good body shot.
Tay missing with a left hand there. Slader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slader moves out of range of the strikes.
Tay walks into a straight right hand from Slader.
Slader connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slader in his tracks.
Tay cracks a nice hook into Slader's ribs.
Tay tests Slader's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Randy Slader has been cut.
Slader lands an overhand right.

Tay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slader's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Slader controlling Tay's posture.
Slader seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slader swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tay forces his way into half guard.

Tay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slader blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tay.
Tay trying to mount his opponent but Slader defends it.
Tay is looking to take a break and control but Slader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tay working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Tay seems to be working for a kimura but Slader defends the submission attempt.
Tay trying to pass the guard but Slader defending well.
Slader is pressing down on Tay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slader keeping moving, preventing Tay from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slader lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tay!
Slader avoids the attempt from Tay to control.
Tay gets back to half guard.
Slader wants to stand up but Tay has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tay trying to control from the bottom.

Slader moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tay.
Tay is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slader has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Slader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tay.
Slader moves out of range of the strikes.
Slader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tay lands a nice shot to the body.
Tay lands a jab to the nose.
Tay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slader counters with a straight right hand.
Tay throws a right hand that Slader ducks under and follows up with a left that Slader also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Slader.
Good standup being displayed there by Slader as he connects with a hook.

Tay is rocked!
Tay throws a shot from downtown. Slader moves away and avoids it.
Slader misses with an uppercut. Tay saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cray Daddy Tay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Slader's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tay cracks Slader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Tay. That snapped Slader's head back.
Tay connects with a looping right hand.
Tay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Slader is rocked!
Slader walks straight into a right hand from Tay - that's dropped him! Tay jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Slader from any more punishment! Slader complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cray Daddy Tay!
Cray Daddy Tay thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy has chosen Boondocks Theme Song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Yakimyuk
vs
Leeroy

177 cm
26
167 lbs
15 - 4 - 1

174 cm
35
155 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy moves out of range as Yakimyuk throws a body kick.
Leeroy misses with a body punch
and Yakimyuk counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Leeroy misses
and Yakimyuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leeroy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Leeroy.
Yakimyuk looks to land a combination but Leeroy avoids it well.
Leeroy lands with a right hand.

It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leeroy misses with a hook. Yakimyuk ducked under it nicely.
Leeroy swats away the attempt to clinch by Yakimyuk.
Leeroy tries to land a front kick but Yakimyuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakimyuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leeroy.
Leeroy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leeroy throws a front kick aimed at Yakimyuk's knee but Yakimyuk avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leeroy, right into the meat.
Yakimyuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yakimyuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leeroy.
Yakimyuk checks a low kick from Leeroy.
Yakimyuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leeroy throws a body punch but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yakimyuk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yakimyuk is breathing heavily.
A jab from Leeroy misses.
Leeroy digs a good hook to Yakimyuk's body.
Leeroy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leeroy drops Yakimyuk with a big left hand! Yakimyuk is injured, injured bad! Leeroy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Leeroy!
Bruce Leeroy is the new lightweight champion!
Bruce Leeroy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Firebird Designs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba has chosen Lose yourself as his entrance music. John Trane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trane
vs
Sakuraba

192 cm
27
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
199 lbs
14 - 1 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

BeastMode

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Trane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakuraba.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakuraba - the referee stops the clock and Trane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakuraba. Trane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sakuraba lands a nice hook to Trane's body. Trane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sakuraba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trane.
Trane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakuraba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Trane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Sakuraba does no damage.
Sakuraba misses with a head kick.
Sakuraba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakuraba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trane closes the distance but Sakuraba moves to the side
and Sakuraba counters with a series of strikes. Trane will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Trane moves out of range of the body kick.
Trane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sakuraba takes a step back to recover.
Trane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a poor cross that misses
and Trane counters with a head kick. That will keep Sakuraba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trane tries to land a front kick but Sakuraba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakuraba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trane.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trane.
Sakuraba works Trane's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trane.
Sakuraba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakuraba lands a right hook to the body.
Sakuraba thows a body kick. Trane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sakuraba scores with a shot to the body.
Sakuraba connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakuraba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakuraba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakuraba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Sakuraba finds it's target.
Sakuraba throws a head kick but Trane moves out of range.
Trane fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trane closes the distance but Sakuraba moves to the side
and Sakuraba counters with a right hand to the body.
Trane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakuraba.
A big left from Trane misses.
Sakuraba missing with a left hand there. Trane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trane needs to keep his hands up - Sakuraba had a free shot at his head there.
Trane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakuraba throws a hook but Trane blocks it.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuraba.
Trane moves in looking to clinch but Sakuraba pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trane connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Sakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakuraba lands with a right hand.
Sakuraba misses with a leg kick

and Trane counters by moving into the clinch.
Trane lands a nice uppercut.
Trane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Trane scores a nice knee to the body.
Sakuraba struggles to land a body shot inside as Trane controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trane's elbow.
Sakuraba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trane tries to stall but Sakuraba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trane scores with a hook to the body.
Sakuraba avoiding damage as Trane throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trane lands with a straight right. Sakuraba didn't see that one coming.
Sakuraba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakuraba throws the kick towards the body but Trane avoids it.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuraba throws out a loose jab but Trane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakuraba.
Trane tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba scores with a hook to the body. Trane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trane manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trane tries to work over Sakuraba's front leg with a kick but Sakuraba checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trane.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
Sakuraba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sakuraba throws the kick towards the body but Trane avoids it.
Sakuraba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakuraba looks for the body kick but Trane saw that one coming.
Trane doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuraba circles away.
Trane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trane tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuraba is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba throws out a leg kick but Trane moves out of range and Sakuraba only half commits.
Sakuraba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakuraba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakuraba.
Trane jabs Sakuraba right on the nose. Sakuraba blinks but takes it well.
Sakuraba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trane lands a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sakuraba.

Trane forces Sakuraba back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trane tries a body shot but Sakuraba blocks it.
Trane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakuraba is defending well for now.
Trane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trane lands a left hand.
Sakuraba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sakuraba fails to land.
Trane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trane misses with a knee strike.
Sakuraba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trane backwards.
Sakuraba lands with a short shot to the head.
Trane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a body shot.
Trane blocks a body shot from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba pushes Trane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trane.
Sakuraba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakuraba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trane misses with a knee to the head.
Trane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba pushes Trane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sakuraba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like John Trane has been cut.
Sakuraba works on Trane's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sakuraba lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sakuraba.
Still in the clinch, Sakuraba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Trane.
Sakuraba lands with a left to the head.
Sakuraba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Trane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trane tries to work over Sakuraba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands with a left to the head.
Sakuraba lands a shoulder strike.
Sakuraba lands with a short shot to the head.
Sakuraba lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice inside leg kick there by Sakuraba. That's going to slow Trane down.
A solid body kick from Sakuraba.
Crunch! Sakuraba slams his shin into Trane's torso.
Trane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sakuraba thumps Trane with a low kick.
Sakuraba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Sakuraba tenderised Trane's leg. Trane is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakuraba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakuraba lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakuraba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trane's sensitive parts.
A punch lands to the side of Trane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakuraba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sakuraba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakuraba.
Trane throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakuraba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trane tries to clinch there but Sakuraba circles away.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba looks to land a body kick but Trane moved away.
Sakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakuraba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakuraba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trane lands a front kick.
Sakuraba loads up on a big right hand but Trane slips the punch.
That kick from Trane tenderised Sakuraba's leg. Sakuraba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trane ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trane on the side of the head.
Sakuraba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sakuraba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trane looks to land a combination. Sakuraba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sakuraba looks to land a combination but Trane avoids it well.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trane moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakuraba throws a good cross that connects.
Trane tries to land a body kick
and Sakuraba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakuraba throws a push kick but Trane slaps the foot to one side.
Sakuraba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sakuraba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sakuraba throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trane tries to clinch
and Sakuraba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kazushi Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sakuraba throws a front kick that sends Trane stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Trane moved out of range nicely.
Trane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakuraba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy body kick from Trane
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
Trane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakuraba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakuraba looks to score with a jab to the body but Trane is just out of range.
Sakuraba throws a head kick but Trane moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sakuraba blocks a leg kick.
John Trane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Sakuraba misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakuraba 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Brigglett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakki Makkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane Brigglett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brigglett
vs
Makkara

199 cm
31
199 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

195 cm
33
220 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dane Brigglett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakki Makkara!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkara misses with a looping left.
Brigglett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makkara lands a jab to the nose.
Brigglett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makkara was well out of range. Poor timing from Brigglett.
Makkara takes a swing at Brigglett's ribcage but misses.
Makkara throws a right hand that Brigglett ducks under and follows up with a left that Brigglett also avoids with ease.
Makkara lands with a hook. Brigglett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makkara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brigglett swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Makkara closes the distance and clinches.
Makkara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makkara scores with a shot to the side of Brigglett's head.
A short uppercut from Makkara.
Brigglett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brigglett prevents a body shot from Makkara.
Brigglett blocking some punches.
Makkara throws a head punch that misses.
Makkara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Brigglett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brigglett walks into a stiff left hand from Makkara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigglett ducks right into an uppercut from Makkara.
Brigglett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makkara misses with a left hand
and Brigglett counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Nakki Makkara has been cut.
Brigglett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Makkara coming out on top.
Makkara swings for the body but Brigglett moves out of range.
Brigglett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makkara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brigglett on the side of the head.
Makkara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Brigglett moves out of range of the strikes.
Brigglett throws a head kick but Makkara moves out of range.
Brigglett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brigglett misses with an uppercut.
Makkara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makkara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Brigglett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brigglett scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brigglett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makkara.
Brigglett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makkara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brigglett backwards.
Brigglett is trying to break the clinch but Makkara is controlling him.
Makkara lands a hook that snaps the head of Brigglett backwards.
Brigglett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makkara content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Brigglett breaks the clinch.
Makkara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Brigglett finds it's way through Makkara's defenses.
Makkara looks to throw the jab but Brigglett is out of range.
Makkara misses with a hook. Brigglett ducked under it nicely.
Makkara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makkara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brigglett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brigglett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makkara sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigglett throws a hook to the side of Makkara's head but Makkara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brigglett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makkara slips a jab and a cross from Brigglett.
Makkara throws a hook but Brigglett blocks it.
Makkara digs a good hook to Brigglett's body.
Brigglett motions for Makkara to come forward. Brigglett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makkara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brigglett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Makkara tries to clinch up but Brigglett circles away and keeps his distance.
Makkara tries to clinch
and Brigglett counters with a left and a right that stings Makkara.
Makkara tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makkara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brigglett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makkara misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Makkara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makkara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brigglett.
Brigglett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makkara misses with a wild combination.
Makkara wants to clinch up but Brigglett keeps it at a distance.

Makkara clinches with his opponent.
Makkara misses with some punches.
Makkara misses with a punch on the inside.
Brigglett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makkara backwards.
Makkara looking to stall.
Brigglett blocks a body shot from Makkara.
A shot in the inside from Brigglett.
Makkara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brigglett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Makkara moves into the clinch successfully.
Brigglett looking to slow down the pace here.
Makkara just leaning against Brigglett, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nakki Makkara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nakki Makkara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brigglett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brigglett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brigglett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dane Brigglett is winning the standup battle so far.
Makkara connects with a looping right hand.
Makkara throws a series of strikes that have Brigglett backpedaling.
Brigglett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makkara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makkara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brigglett wobbles Makkara with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Brigglett dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Makkara to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dane Brigglett!
Our winner, Dane Brigglett, 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.