CFS 39: Kazuhiro vs Cuccaro PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracie
vs
Rogers

186 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers moves into range and connects with a jab.

Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
A short right from Rogers on the inside.
Rogers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rogers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rogers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogers lands a shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Rogers.

It looks like Rickson Gracie has been cut.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rogers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Rogers lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.

Gracie is rocked!
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers lands a big right hand that drops Gracie! The killer instinct kicks in and Rogers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rogers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Witson
vs
Jackman

185 cm
21
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Witson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Witson misses with a double jab.
Witson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackman takes a step back to recover.
Witson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Witson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz in the buildup to the fight.
Witson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hugh Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witson lands the left hand.
Witson digs a good body shot into Jackman's ribs.
Jackman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Witson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackman misses with an uppercut. Witson saw that one coming.
A low kick from Jackman misses
and Witson counters with a three punch combo that has Jackman backing up. Jackman nods at Witson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackman throws a leg kick
enabling Witson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Witson.
Witson checks a leg kick.
Witson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson lands a big head kick that sends Jackman to the canvas! Witson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Witson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Casta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Mrtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexandre Casta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Casta
vs
Mrtic

174 cm
27
163 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

176 cm
22
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexandre Casta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luka Mrtic!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mrtic throws a head kick that misses.
Casta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Mrtic tenderised Casta's leg. Casta is trying to keep his angry face on.

Mrtic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Casta 's eye.

It looks like Alexandre Casta has been cut.
Casta takes an elbow to the temple.
Casta stalling in the clinch but Mrtic improves position.
Casta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mrtic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mrtic landing knees to the body.
Mrtic lands an elbow that stopped Casta in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Mrtic.
Mrtic is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casta wants a takedown but no success here.
Mrtic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mrtic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Casta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Casta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mrtic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mrtic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Casta up against the cage.
Mrtic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mrtic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Mrtic.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Casta 's eye.

Alexandre Casta's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mrtic lands a damaging elbow.
Mrtic lands a shot to the body.
Mrtic tries a knee to the head but Casta blocks it.
Mrtic lands an elbow that stopped Casta in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrtic trying to land knees to the body.
Mrtic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mrtic lands an elbow that stopped Casta in his tracks for a moment.

Alexandre Casta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mrtic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mrtic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Casta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mrtic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Mrtic.
Casta looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Mrtic.
Casta is breathing heavily.
Mrtic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mrtic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Casta 's eye.

Jeez, Alexandre Casta's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've been informed that Mrtic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Mrtic.
Mrtic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casta takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luka Mrtic!
A very excited looking Luka Mrtic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon comes to the cage accompanied by All Summer Long. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Brandon
vs
Gracie

188 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
28
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddy Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Brandon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Brandon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brandon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brandon passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Brandon sits in half guard.
Brandon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Buddy Brandon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Brandon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brandon is in Gracie's guard.
Brandon pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brandon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brandon decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brandon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Brandon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Brandon throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brandon's guard. Nice move by Gracie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brandon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brandon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.
Brandon tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.

Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brandon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Brandon.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Brandon postures up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gracie to regain full guard.
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 Buddy Brandon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Brandon, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Brandon against the cage but Brandon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed

and Brandon counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Brandon stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandon looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brandon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie stands up over Brandon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buddy Brandon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Brandon.
Brandon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brandon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Brandon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Gracie.
Gracie fails with the takedown

and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buddy Brandon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandon defends it easily.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Brandon to get to half guard.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gracie to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Brandon in close.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandon defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Brandon.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Brandon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buddy Brandon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.
A big right from Brandon misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Brandon.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Brandon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Brandon trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Brandon slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brandon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandon is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Buddy Brandon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Brandon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brandon is in Gracie's guard.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Brandon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie has his hands on Brandon's head, controlling the position.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandon trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robert Gracie!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madhead Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Gracie
vs
Power

190 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henzo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Madhead Power!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Power both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Henzo Gracie has been cut.
A nice combination there by Power.
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!
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Power.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Power connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.

Henzo Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Power scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Gracie is rocked!
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Gracie falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Madhead Power!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gilbert
vs
Knockout

190 cm
29
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

195 cm
22
216 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, George Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gilbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilbert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gilbert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knockout defends well and Gilbert ends up having to push Knockout into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Knockout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Gilbert.
Gilbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gilbert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knockout defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Gilbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilbert shoots in but no luck this time.
Knockout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gilbert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knockout pinned against the cage. Knockout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knockout with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knockout with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilbert throws a hook but Knockout blocks it.
Gilbert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knockout's hands.

It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
Gilbert misses with a kick to the body.
Gilbert throws a looping overhand right but Knockout ducks down to avoid it.
Knockout thumps Gilbert with a low kick.
Gilbert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knockout. Knockout obviously looking to wear him down.
Knockout keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
George Gilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilbert fails to land the takedown.
Gilbert misses with a straight right.
Gilbert misses with an uppercut. Knockout saw that one coming.
Gilbert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilbert misses with a lunging right hand

and Knockout counters with a head kick that drops Gilbert to the mat! Gilbert scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Gilbert is rocked!
Gilbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Knockout counters with a huge right that knocks Gilbert out cold! Knockout is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar Knockout!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Knockout thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn McShane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pahani Julmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

McShane
vs
Julmu

181 cm
21
186 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
181 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn McShane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pahani Julmu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Julmu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Julmu keeping moving, preventing McShane from controlling successfully.
McShane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McShane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McShane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McShane looking to pass the guard.
McShane postures up and lands a big shot to Julmu's brow.
Julmu pulls McShane in close to prevent any damage.
McShane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McShane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McShane stops Julmu from standing up.
McShane is looking to work some ground and pound but Julmu has wrist control.
Julmu wants to stand but McShane is controlling the position.
McShane throwing strikes but missing.
McShane trying to control but Julmu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Julmu tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McShane slips nicely into half guard.

McShane is looking for a kimura here.
McShane is trying to control. Julmu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McShane throwing shots but Julmu is blocking nicely.

McShane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Julmu is just riding it out for now. McShane eventually gives up the hold.
Julmu pushes McShane off looking to stand but McShane dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Julmu is trying to get back to full guard.

McShane is working for a kimura but Julmu is defending it quite comfortably.
McShane working over Julmu with some ground and pound. Julmu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Julmu looks like he's trying to stand up.
McShane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McShane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Julmu is refusing to be controlled, as McShane sits in half guard.
McShane throwing shots but Julmu is blocking nicely.
McShane is trying to control. Julmu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McShane throwing shots but Julmu is blocking nicely.
McShane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Julmu to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Julmu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McShane is controlling him.
McShane trying to control but Julmu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn McShane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McShane fails with a takedown attempt.
Julmu slips under a jab.
McShane misses with a body shot.
McShane digs a good body shot into Julmu's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McShane misses the target.
Shawn McShane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McShane throws a leg kick but Julmu sees it coming and moves out of range.
McShane throws a looping overhand right but Julmu ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McShane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McShane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McShane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Julmu.
McShane looks to throw the jab but Julmu is out of range.
McShane misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Julmu.
McShane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Julmu.
Julmu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Julmu drops his hands momentarily and McShane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

McShane scores with a takedown into Julmu's guard.
Julmu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shawn McShane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McShane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Julmu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McShane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McShane won't allow Julmu to get back to his feet.
McShane looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McShane trying to control the position from guard on top but Julmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McShane is really struggling to control Julmu but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shawn McShane wasn't doing enough on the ground.

McShane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McShane working the ground and pound but Julmu is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShane wants to control but Julmu is keeping him busy.
McShane lands a decent elbow from side control.
Julmu is looking for a sweep.
McShane trying to control the position but Julmu is working away.
Julmu is looking for a sweep.

McShane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McShane cracks Julmu with a big right hand but Julmu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McShane goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Julmu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McShane but great work by Julmu.
McShane can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn McShane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McShane misses the shot to the body.
Julmu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Julmu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McShane misses the shot to the body.
McShane throws a hook but Julmu avoids it easily.
McShane looks to land a right hand but Julmu moved out of range.
McShane misses with a left hand
and Julmu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McShane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Julmu is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McShane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McShane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Julmu's calf.
Pahani Julmu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Julmu moves out of range of the strikes.
McShane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Julmu moves away.
Julmu defending well as McShane loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from McShane finds it's way through Julmu's defenses.
McShane sizes up Julmu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McShane thows a body shot but no joy.
McShane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShane works the jab nicely.
Julmu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from McShane. Julmu does a little dance to reset his feet.
McShane 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.
McShane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Julmu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Julmu blocks the leg kick.
McShane looks to land a right hand but Julmu moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShane shoots for a double leg takedown but Julmu sprawls well. He's pushed McShane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McShane throws a looping overhand right but Julmu ducks down to avoid it.
McShane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Julmu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McShane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Julmu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Julmu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pahani Julmu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McShane looks to land a right hand but Julmu moved out of range.
McShane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn McShane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McShane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julmu misses with the combination.
Julmu throws a lazy right hand but McShane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shawn McShane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Julmu misses the shot to the body.
Julmu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Julmu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McShane.
Julmu throws a right and a left that both miss.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Muay (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.

Villegas
vs
Muay

184 cm
26
192 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
28
197 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Villegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thai Muay!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muay gets a clinch.
Muay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Villegas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muay walks away with a smile on his face. Villegas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Muay rushes Villegas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muay digs a right hand underneath Villegas's ribcage. Villegas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muay lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Fabio Villegas has been cut.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muay taking a breather.
Muay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Villegas or not.
Muay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Villegas backwards.
Villegas tries to pull guard but Muay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Muay.
A right hand to the body from Muay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Muay.
Villegas is breathing heavily.
Muay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muay scores with a knee to the head.
Muay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muay is pushing Villegas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Muay.
Villegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Villegas's face.
Muay stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Muay.

Muay drops Villegas with a big knee straight up the middle! Villegas is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Villegas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villegas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Muay moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muay is working Villegas over against the cage.
Muay stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Muay.
Muay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muay landing knees to the head.
Villegas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villegas looking to stall.
Muay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muay digs a right hand into Villegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Villegas's gas tank.
Muay lands an elbow that stopped Villegas in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muay obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muay landing knees to the head.

Fabio Villegas's cut is getting worse.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muay.
Villegas is trying to stall.
Villegas jumps guard but Muay stands there with Villegas around his waist. Villegas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Villegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villegas takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Muay.
Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muay lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muay scores with a shoulder strike.
Muay controlling the action here for a moment.
Villegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Villegas's face.
Villegas stalling in the clinch but Muay improves position.
Villegas being controlled against the cage.
Muay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Fabio Villegas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muay stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thai Muay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Villegas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Muay rushes Villegas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thai Muay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muay avoiding damage.
Villegas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muay to keep the fight standing.
Muay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Muay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jeez, Fabio Villegas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Villegas can't break the clinch.
Muay lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Muay.
Muay stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Muay.
Muay is struggling to control the position.
Muay scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Villegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muay lands an elbow inside.
Villegas seems to have got his legs back now.
Muay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Villegas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muay smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Villegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Muay closes the distance and pushes Villegas back into the cage.
Muay works on Villegas's body with a couple of short punches.
Muay lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thai Muay!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domonico Cuccaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kazuhiro
vs
Cuccaro

180 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

178 cm
29
197 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsuro Kazuhiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domonico Cuccaro!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhiro throws a wild body kick that Cuccaro sees coming a mile off.
Cuccaro throws a chopping leg kick but Kazuhiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cuccaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazuhiro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cuccaro throws a leg kick but Kazuhiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kazuhiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kazuhiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cuccaro checks it well.
Kazuhiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazuhiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazuhiro cracks Cuccaro with an open hand slap.
Kazuhiro scores with a kick to the body.
Kazuhiro pushes Cuccaro away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuhiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cuccaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cuccaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horrible takedown by Cuccaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Kazuhiro which made him look bad.
Cuccaro tries to score with a low kick but Kazuhiro moves his leg out of the way.
Cuccaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Katsuro Kazuhiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domonico Cuccaro.
Kazuhiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kazuhiro lands a nice hook to Cuccaro's body. Cuccaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cuccaro tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuhiro digs a good hook to Cuccaro's body.
Katsuro Kazuhiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuccaro looks winded!
Kazuhiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Cuccaro misses its intended target.
Domonico Cuccaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuccaro has a takedown stuffed.
Cuccaro goes for a double leg but Kazuhiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kazuhiro continues to drive forward.
Kazuhiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cuccaro backwards.
The referee calls for Kazuhiro to work.
Cuccaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuhiro controls his hands.
Cuccaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazuhiro's elbow.
Kazuhiro has Cuccaro pushed against the cage.
We've been informed that Cuccaro 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.
Kazuhiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cuccaro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuhiro stalling in the clinch but Cuccaro improves position.
Cuccaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazuhiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kazuhiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuccaro gets an underhook and turns Kazuhiro into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cuccaro pulls Kazuhiro into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cuccaro keeping full guard, as Kazuhiro tries to pass.
Cuccaro is trying to control the position but Kazuhiro postures up.
Kazuhiro trying to control but Cuccaro is working from the bottom.
Kazuhiro content to stall in guard here.

We're going to have a standup here because Katsuro Kazuhiro wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kazuhiro is looking to chop away at Cuccaro's legs.
Cuccaro misses with a body kick.
Kazuhiro checks a low kick from Cuccaro.
Cuccaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Cuccaro is rocked!

It looks like Domonico Cuccaro has been cut.

Kazuhiro drives through and clinches with Cuccaro against the cage.
Cuccaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuhiro finish him?
Kazuhiro throws a big uppercut that drops Cuccaro! More strikes from Kazuhiro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cuccaro lies dazed against the cage as Kazuhiro celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsuro Kazuhiro!
Katsuro Kazuhiro retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Katsuro Kazuhiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Domonico Cuccaro spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger and fighting harder. '.