Disobedience 127 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks has chosen The Night by Kromestatik as his entrance music. Brandon Banks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Banks

189 cm
17
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
27
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Banks!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banks moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith misses with an uppercut.

Smith bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Banks! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like Brandon Banks has been cut.
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!
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith pushing down on Banks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith 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.
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith prevents Banks from standing back up.
Smith throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith is working for an americana but Banks has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Smith was thinking about the submission.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Smith drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Smith as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Banks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Smith! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alan Smith!
In his post fight interview, Alan Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Real Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rojas
vs
Steel

185 cm
27
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

193 cm
21
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nelson Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Real Steel!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojas scores with a one two! Steel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel throws a hook but Rojas avoids it easily.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Nelson Rojas has been cut.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steel eats them both and turns towards Rojas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rojas counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.

Steel lands a left and a right that send Rojas crashing to the mat, dazed. Steel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Rojas moved out of range nicely.
Steel throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rojas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rojas eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Rojas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Steel throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.

Steel tries to keep at a distance but Rojas has taken the fight into the clinch.

Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Steel throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel misses with the combination.
Rojas misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rojas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Rojas lands a slapping body shot.

Steel tries to keep at a distance but Rojas has taken the fight into the clinch.

Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Real Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Rojas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steel throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
Real Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
A big right from Steel misses.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Rojas wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Rojas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range.

Rojas gets a clinch.
Rojas lands a left hand.
Rojas lands with a right to the head.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel is stalling here.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel tries to break the clinch but Rojas is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Rojas.

Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas misses with a double jab.
Real Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas misses with a wild combination.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas tries to clinch up.
Steel throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with the combination.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Steel throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Rojas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Steel takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Steel looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.

Rojas moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rojas.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Real Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelson Rojas'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Steel throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Steel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Steel avoids the body shot from Rojas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas tries to clinch up.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rojas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.

Rojas closes the distance and pushes Steel back into the cage.
Rojas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rojas is keeping busy.
Rojas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel's efforts to push away.

Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Rojas lands an overhand right.
Steel digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Steel misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojas is looking to wear down Steel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel misses with a combination
and Rojas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nelson Rojas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Steel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Rojas tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Rojas slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rojas on the side of the head.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Real Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rojas lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

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 Nelson Rojas.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Real Steel!
After winning the bout, Real Steel 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
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Hutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hutton
vs
Vega

182 cm
26
163 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

178 cm
27
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Hutton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hutton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hutton blocks the leg kick.
Hutton throws a head kick that half lands.
Hutton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hutton throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vega lands with a shot to the body.
Vega connects with a right hand. Hutton shakes it off.
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!
Hutton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vega jabs at Hutton's body.
A jab from Vega does it's job there.
Steve Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hutton! Vega is out on his feet! Hutton rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Vega is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Vega is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Hutton!
A victorious Robert Hutton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cereal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wolfmother - Joker and the Thief. Travis Meyers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cereal
vs
Meyers

188 cm
20
189 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

181 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Cereal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Cereal.
Cereal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meyers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cereal to score with a decent uppercut.
Cereal missing with a left hand there. Meyers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meyers swinging wildly here.
Cereal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cereal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meyers thuds a left hand into Cereal's body.
Meyers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Charles Cereal has been cut.

Cereal drops Meyers with a nice combination! Cereal dives into Meyers's guard, looking to finish!

Meyers is rocked!
Cereal 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.
Meyers is still in real trouble! Can Cereal finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meyers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cereal passes Meyers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cereal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meyers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meyers seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Cereal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Charles Cereal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cereal misses with an uppercut. Meyers saw that one coming.
Meyers staying out of range there.
A combination from Meyers does no damage.

Cereal closes the distance and clinches.
Cereal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cereal taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cereal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meyers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meyers blocks a body shot from Cereal.
A left hand lands to the body for Meyers.
Cereal trying to control the position but instead, Meyers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cereal into the cage.
Come on Meyers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cereal is trying to maintain a safe position but Meyers gets an underhook and turns Cereal into the cage.
Meyers is working Cereal over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyers can't break the clinch.
Cereal wants to stall.

Cereal manages to break the clinch.
Meyers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cereal misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cereal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meyers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cereal ducks under a wild hook from Meyers.
Meyers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cereal momentarily.
Meyers throws a hook but Cereal avoids it easily.
Travis Meyers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cereal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meyers throws out the jab.
Cereal shoots for a takedown but Meyers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cereal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cereal slips under a jab from Meyers.
Meyers misses with the combination.
Meyers throws a lazy right hand but Cereal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Meyers misses.
Travis Meyers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyers thuds his right hand into Cereal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cereal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meyers.
Cereal moves away from the strike by Meyers.
Meyers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cereal.
Cereal moves in looking to clinch but Meyers pushes him off.
Meyers lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyers misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cereal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Meyers - just one landing.
Meyers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Cereal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Cereal's cut.
That's time! Cereal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cereal connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Meyers.
A jab from Cereal misses.
Meyers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cereal.
No joy there for Meyers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meyers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cereal.
Cereal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meyers under the eye.
Meyers looks to land a right hand but Cereal moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Meyers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cereal doesn't seem phased though.
Meyers misses with a series of wild punches.
Meyers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cereal counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers throws a series of punches but Cereal moves out of range.
Cereal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Meyers moves into the clinch.
Meyers is trying to break the clinch but Cereal has him pressed against the cage.
Cereal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cereal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cereal lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Cereal - that landed with a thud.
Cereal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meyers is trying to break the clinch but Cereal is controlling him.
Meyers tries to break free but Cereal pushes him back against the cage.
Cereal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meyers up against the cage.

Meyers breaks from the clinch.
Meyers loads up on a big right hand but Cereal slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cereal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Cereal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cereal swings widly with a right hand
and Cereal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meyers moves out of range as Cereal strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cereal cracks Meyers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meyers looks to throw the jab but Cereal is out of range.
Cereal misses with a looping right.
Meyers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meyers lands a slapping body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meyers can't break the clinch.

Cereal breaks from the clinch.
Meyers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cereal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers connects with a looping right hand.
Charles Cereal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cereal 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.
Cereal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Cereal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meyers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cereal.
Meyers lands the left hand.
Meyers misses with a looping left.
Meyers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cereal moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meyers misses with a few strikes there.
Cereal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cereal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyers.
Cereal slips under a jab from Meyers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cereal back to the cage. Meyers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cereal moves out of range of the strikes.
Cereal punishes Meyers's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Meyers coming out on top.
Cereal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyers.
Meyers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cereal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cereal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Charles Cereal is winning the standup battle so far.
Cereal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meyers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cereal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meyers throws a series of punches but Cereal avoids them all with ease.
Cereal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyers.
Cereal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Meyers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Cereal'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Meyers throws a right hand that Cereal ducks under and follows up with a left that Cereal also avoids with ease.
Cereal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cereal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Meyers misses with a double jab.
Cereal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meyers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Meyers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cereal circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyers with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Cereal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meyers doesn't seem phased though.
Meyers lands a two punch combo.
Meyers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyers throws a right hand that Cereal ducks under and follows up with a left that Cereal also avoids with ease.
Cereal throws a right hand that Meyers ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyers also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers misses with a few strikes there.
Meyers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyers misses the shot to the body.
Meyers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meyers lands a two punch combo.

Meyers clinches up with Cereal and pushes him back against the cage.
Meyers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cereal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cereal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Meyers breaks from the clinch.

Meyers takes the fight into the clinch.
Meyers blocks a body shot from Cereal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cereal slows down the pace here.
Cereal misses with some punches.
Cereal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cereal misses with a body punch.
Cereal wants to stall.

Meyers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Cereal does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meyers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meyers.
Meyers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cereal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cereal throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cereal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyers moves away.
Cereal sizes up Meyers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cereal slips a jab and a cross from Meyers.
Meyers misses with a lunging right hand
and Cereal counters with a left to the body.
Meyers throws a right hand that Cereal ducks under and follows up with a left that Cereal also avoids with ease.
Meyers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cereal on the side of the head.
Meyers connects with a body shot that sends Cereal's belly button to the back.
Meyers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cereal was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyers.
Cereal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyers.
Meyers misses with a few strikes there.
Meyers swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cereal misses with a straight left.
Cereal tries to clinch up.
Cereal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Meyers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cereal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Meyers misses.
Cereal throws a hook to the side of Meyers's head but Meyers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meyers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cereal counters with a series of strikes. Meyers will be more careful next time no doubt.

It looks like Travis Meyers has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cereal gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cereal fails to land.
A short right from Meyers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Meyers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Meyers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

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

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Om Oms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcia
vs
Oms

198 cm
24
287 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

194 cm
26
240 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Om Oms!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oms misses with a straight right.
Oms looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Oms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brian Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
letting Oms counter with a right hand.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Garcia and Oms goes tumbling to the canvas! Garcia follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

It looks like Om Oms has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Oms is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oms is trying to stand back up but Garcia is controlling him
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oms avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Garcia trying to control the action but Oms is working from the bottom.
Oms tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Oms is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oms is trying to get back to full guard.

Oms looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oms wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia prevents Oms from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia 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.
Garcia is pressing down on Oms's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oms is holding on for now.
Garcia passes to full mount!
Garcia is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Oms is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Garcia!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buretta Gali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gali
vs
Diaz

181 cm
27
182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buretta Gali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gali connects with a body shot.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Gali.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gali defends it nicely.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gali sprawls well. Gali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.

Gali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gali wants to stand but Diaz has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gali pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gali not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

Diaz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gali. Oh but Diaz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gali goes limp - he's gone! Diaz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keith Diaz! Keith Diaz retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Boschat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster FaceBreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). FaceBreaker has chosen Divine Heresy - Facebreaker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

Boschat
vs
FaceBreaker

205 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

190 cm
27
264 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thor Boschat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buster FaceBreaker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FaceBreaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boschat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boschat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FaceBreaker.
FaceBreaker throws a low kick but Boschat moves out of range easily.
Boschat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boschat cracks FaceBreaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Buster FaceBreaker has been cut.
FaceBreaker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boschat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boschat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps FaceBreaker's head backwards.
Boschat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boschat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boschat scores with a jab. FaceBreaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
FaceBreaker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boschat counters with a left to the body.
Boschat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

FaceBreaker closes the distance and clinches.
Boschat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but FaceBreaker has him pressed against the cage.
FaceBreaker is pushing Boschat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
FaceBreaker has Boschat pressed against the cage, preventing Boschat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
FaceBreaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boschat's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FaceBreaker prevents Boschat from breaking the clinch.
Boschat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
FaceBreaker misses with an elbow strike.
We've been informed that FaceBreaker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
FaceBreaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Boschat backwards.
Boschat tries to circle away but FaceBreaker has him pinned against the cage.
FaceBreaker is working Boschat over against the cage.
Boschat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
FaceBreaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boschat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
FaceBreaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boschat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boschat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
FaceBreaker has Boschat pressed against the cage, preventing Boschat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boschat working hard to break the clinch.
FaceBreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boschat working hard to break the clinch.
Boschat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boschat takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Thor Boschat has been cut.
Boschat wants to break free but FaceBreaker has control.
FaceBreaker just leaning against Boschat, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boschat is trying to break free.
Boschat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FaceBreaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Boschat working hard to break the clinch.
FaceBreaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
FaceBreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boschat is trying to break free.
FaceBreaker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boschat is trying to break free.
FaceBreaker is pushing Boschat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Boschat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
FaceBreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Boschat.
FaceBreaker misses with a low kick.
FaceBreaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
FaceBreaker drops his hands momentarily and Boschat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
FaceBreaker is looking to land body kicks.
Boschat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
FaceBreaker tries to clinch but Boschat moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boschat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
FaceBreaker misses the jab.
Buster FaceBreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FaceBreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boschat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Boschat. That snapped FaceBreaker's head back.
FaceBreaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
FaceBreaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boschat tries to bum rush FaceBreaker with a series of wild strikes but FaceBreaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boschat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boschat blocks a head kick by FaceBreaker.
Boschat lands a nice shot to the body.
FaceBreaker throws a right and a left that Boschat avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FaceBreaker throws a head kick that misses
and Boschat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from FaceBreaker. Those never looked like landing.
FaceBreaker throws a low kick but Boschat avoids it.
Boschat blocks a head kick by FaceBreaker.
A combination from Boschat does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boschat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boschat is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
FaceBreaker misses with a wild body shot.

FaceBreaker moves into the clinch.
FaceBreaker just leaning against Boschat, taking a breather.

FaceBreaker breaks the clinch.
FaceBreaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
FaceBreaker looks winded!
FaceBreaker throws a combination that misses
and Boschat counters with a stiff right hand.
FaceBreaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
FaceBreaker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

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

FaceBreaker is rocked!
FaceBreaker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boschat counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Boschat!
A relieved looking Thor Boschat 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
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dixie Normous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon McGruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGruder comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jesus is a Friend of Mine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dixie Normous is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Normous
vs
McGruder

180 cm
20
170 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dixie Normous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon McGruder!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from McGruder.

Normous shoots in and gets a takedown into McGruder's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Normous 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.
Normous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Normous trying to control the position from guard on top but McGruder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Normous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGruder being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing that Normous has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Normous trying to control the position from guard on top but McGruder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixie Normous has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab from McGruder finds it's way through Normous's defenses.

Normous shoots in and gets a takedown into McGruder's guard.
Normous trying to control but McGruder is working from the bottom.
Normous is really struggling to control McGruder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Normous throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Normous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGruder keeping moving, preventing Normous from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGruder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Normous wants to control from the top but McGruder keeps moving.

Normous thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Normous tries to free his leg and advance position but McGruder is retaining full guard.
Normous not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Normous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Normous slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGruder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Normous.
McGruder trying to control from the bottom.

Normous is working for a kimura but McGruder is defending it quite comfortably.
McGruder is trying to maintain the position but Normous is very close to passing his half guard.

Normous is working for a kimura but McGruder is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Normous is keen to just control but McGruder is a slippery customer.

McGruder is defending against the submission attempts here by Normous.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGruder can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGruder is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Normous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGruder defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Normous with a lazy takedown attempt
and Normous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Normous fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGruder to the ground. Normous is now in McGruder's guard.
Normous pushes down on McGruder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Normous is trying to control. McGruder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGruder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Normous is looking to advance position but McGruder won't allow it.
Normous missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Normous is looking to advance position but McGruder won't allow it.
Normous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGruder's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Normous.

Normous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Normous throwing shots but McGruder is blocking nicely.

Normous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGruder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Normous.
Normous sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

McGruder is defending against the submission attempts here by Normous.
Normous trying to pass the guard but McGruder defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Normous is looking for a kimura but McGruder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Normous to get the leverage.
Normous is looking to stall here but McGruder recovers full guard.
Normous is looking to work some ground and pound but McGruder has wrist control.
Normous trying to control but McGruder is working from the bottom.
McGruder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Normous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGruder wants to stand up but Normous is controlling him.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Normous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Normous missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Normous is trying to work for a kimura but McGruder is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Normous is trying to work for a kimura but McGruder is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGruder connects with a leg kick. Normous looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGruder lands a nice hook to Normous's body. Normous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGruder scores with a push kick.
Normous will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGruder throws a good cross that connects.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGruder.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGruder checks a leg kick.
McGruder lands with a nice body punch.
McGruder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGruder lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGruder. That's going to slow Normous down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Normous
and McGruder counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Normous tries to clinch but McGruder moves away
and McGruder counters with a thumping low kick.
Dixie Normous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGruder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crunch! McGruder slams his shin into Normous's torso.
McGruder scores with a shot to the body.
McGruder throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGruder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGruder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGruder connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGruder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from McGruder.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Normous.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Normous fails with the takedown
and McGruder counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Normous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Normous crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGruder - the referee stops the clock and Normous gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGruder. Normous manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGruder keeps Normous at a distance using the push kick.
McGruder connects with an inside leg kick.
McGruder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGruder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGruder lands with a nice body punch.
McGruder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Normous's head.
McGruder scores with a kick to the body.
McGruder lands a nice hook to Normous's body. Normous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGruder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGruder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jon McGruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Normous on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Normous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGruder can pounce on him.
McGruder lands with a cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGruder. Normous shrugs it off though.
McGruder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Normous. Normous circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Normous is rocked!
McGruder throws a leg kick which misses Normous's front leg but catches the back leg as Normous tries to avoid it.
McGruder feints and then cracks Normous's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Normous down.
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!
Good leg kick by McGruder there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jon McGruder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGruder lands a slapping body shot.
McGruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Normous is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Normous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Normous is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGruder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Normous seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGruder. That's going to slow Normous down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGruder.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGruder.
Normous takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Normous will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGruder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGruder.
Normous on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGruder. McGruder obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from McGruder.
McGruder lands with a hook. Normous tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for McGruder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Normous is defended easily by McGruder.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGruder.
McGruder scores with a leg kick.
Normous closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGruder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Normous's knee momentarily.
Normous closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGruder circles away.
Normous misses with a takedown
and McGruder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Normous's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Normous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGruder lands with a good body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That kick from McGruder tenderised Normous's leg. Normous is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Normous on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGruder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGruder jabs at Normous's body.
McGruder lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGruder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Normous.
Normous shoots and misses
and McGruder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGruder lands a head kick!
McGruder drops Normous with a big left hand! Normous is injured, injured bad! McGruder jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon McGruder! Jon McGruder retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jon McGruder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.