SCC 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ricardo
vs
Paul

195 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lenny Ricardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cris Paul!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricardo tries for a takedown but Paul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Paul feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paul is aware though and is defending well.
Paul would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paul wants to control from the top but Ricardo keeps moving.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Ricardo is retaining full guard.

Ricardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ricardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul wants to get up but he can't break Ricardo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ricardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricardo is breathing heavily.
Paul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ricardo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul trying to control but Ricardo is working from the bottom.
Paul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ricardo's guard.

Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ricardo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Paul rolls with it to try and escape but Ricardo cranks on the arm and Paul is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Ricardo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azrul Nizam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Azrul Nizam enters the cage!

Gander
vs
Nizam

191 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pierre Gander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Azrul Nizam!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nizam looks for a takedown but Gander sprawls well.
Nizam keeps the fight on the outside.

Nizam instigates a clinch.
Gander is working for takedown but Nizam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nizam walks away with a smile on his face. Gander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gander with a poor takedown
and Nizam counters with a low kick, right behind Gander 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Gander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gander stuffs the takedown.

Gander decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nizam is doing well to control the position and prevent Gander from advancing to side control.
Gander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nizam keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gander is pressing down on Nizam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nizam is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gander is trying to work for a kimura but Nizam is defending well.
Gander is looking to take a break and control but Nizam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gander is pressing down on Nizam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nizam is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gander frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gander trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gander thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gander thowing shots but they're missing.
Gander tries to control but Nizam wriggling away.
Nizam avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gander.
Nizam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gander is just content to waste time from the top position. Nizam takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gander wants to control from the top but Nizam keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azrul Nizam will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gander misses with a kick to the body

and Nizam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gander tries for a takedown but Nizam manages to get underhooks.

Nizam jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gander trying to control but Nizam is working from the bottom.
Gander is pushing down on Nizam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nizam is fighting to maintain full guard but Gander has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gander seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nizam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gander is just content to waste time from the top position. Nizam takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nizam keeping moving, preventing Gander from controlling successfully.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Pierre Gander just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Nizam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gander looking to control.
Nizam lands a couple of elbows.
Nizam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Nizam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gander is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gander has escaped and now he's on top!
Nizam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gander advances to half guard.
Gander not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gander not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nizam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nizam won't allow Gander to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azrul Nizam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nizam counters with a single leg into guard. Gander didn't expect that.
Nizam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nizam won't allow Gander to sweep him here.

Nizam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gander dives on top into guard.

Gander drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nizam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nizam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nizam!
Gander is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gander is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gander bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Nizam feints and as Gander raises his hands in defense, Nizam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Gander looking for subs off his back but Nizam has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nizam 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.

Gander makes his way to full guard, as Nizam worked for a kimura.
Nizam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gander's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gander trying to control the position.
Nizam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Azrul Nizam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nizam stops Gander from standing up.
Nizam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gander's head.
Nizam tries to free his leg and advance position but Gander is retaining full guard.

Gander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gander wants to sweep here but Nizam controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nizam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nizam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gander's guard.
Gander gets full guard.
Nizam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nizam postures up.

Nizam drops back looking for a leg! Gander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gander manages to kick Nizam off! Nizam jumps back into Gander's guard.
Nizam postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nizam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gander is keeping the position for now.
Gander working a defensive guard here.
Gander is really struggling to control Nizam but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gander wants to sweep here but Nizam controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nizam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azrul Nizam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nizam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azrul Nizam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dele Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Obasi
vs
Williams

184 cm
22
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Knockout Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dele Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Williams!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch but Obasi is having none of it.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obasi misses with a low kick.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Obasi on that attempt.

Williams has Obasi up against the cage in a clinch.

Obasi pulls guard successfully.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Obasi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Obasi's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.

Obasi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williams has Obasi pressed against the cage, preventing Obasi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams tries to circle away but Obasi has him pinned against the cage.
Obasi tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Obasi tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dele Obasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obasi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Obasi manages to pull guard.

Williams stands up from Obasi's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Obasi has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Obasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Obasi has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Obasi shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Obasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Obasi is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Obasi pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch

so Obasi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Obasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Obasi wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams wants to stand but Obasi is controlling the position.
Obasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Obasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Obasi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Obasi's attempts to control the action.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Obasi lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick by Williams misses

and Obasi counters by clinching up.

Obasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Obasi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Obasi lands a nice short elbow.
Obasi is just content to waste time from the top position. Williams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Williams pushes Obasi off and gets back to his feet.
Williams looks to clinch

and Obasi counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Obasi crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from Obasi.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams parries the strikes from Obasi easily there. Obasi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williams to escape.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Obasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Obasi prevents Williams from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An elbow from Obasi crashes against the mat.
Williams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Obasi moves into full mount!
Obasi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Obasi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasi wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Obasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Williams?
Williams is bucking up trying to escape but Obasi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Obasi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Obasi tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Obasi controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams is trying to stand up.
Obasi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Obasi landing punches.
Williams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Obasi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dele Obasi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Obasi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Obasi pushes him back against the cage.
Obasi has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Obasi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obasi tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Obasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Obasi's efforts to push away.
Obasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Obasi has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Obasi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Obasi is proving hard to escape from.

Williams stands up from Obasi's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obasi tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dele Obasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obasi wants a takedown.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Williams gets a clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Obasi pushes him back against the cage.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Obasi won't allow it.
Obasi has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Obasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a head kick!
Obasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Obasi darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obasi tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Obasi drops back down to his feet.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Obasi.
Alex Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Obasi tries to clinch up.
Alex Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Obasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Obasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Obasi circles away.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Obasi moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obasi wants to clinch

and Williams moves into the clinch.
Dele Obasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obasi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dele Obasi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer has chosen 9MM - Way Back Home as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rasputin
vs
Hammer

182 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vlad Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Rasputin moves out of range.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasputin tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasputin.
Hammer darts in trying to clinch

and Rasputin counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Rasputin has the dominant position.
Rasputin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.

Hammer jumps into guard, dragging Rasputin to the mat.
Rasputin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Rasputin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer controlling from mount.
Rasputin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer landing shots from mount.
Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hammer working the ground and pound effectively.
Rasputin tries to reverse the position but Hammer maintains control.
Rasputin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hammer scoring with strikes but Rasputin is staying in there.
Hammer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer scoring with strikes but Rasputin is staying in there.
Hammer with the ground and pound from mount.
Hammer controlling his opponent.
Hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rasputin looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer controlling the position easily from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tony Hammer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hammer has Rasputin up against the cage in a clinch.

Rasputin decides to pull guard.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rasputin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Hammer won't allow Rasputin to sweep him here.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Hammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hammer looks to clinch

and Rasputin moves into the clinch.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Rasputin.
Hammer lands with a light punch inside.
Rasputin is pressed up against the cage. Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rasputin down to the mat. Rasputin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rasputin tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rasputin's guard.
Rasputin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hammer jumps into side control!
Hammer controls the position from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Let's hope that Hammer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer working the ground and pound from side control.
Rasputin is letting Hammer control him for a moment.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tony Hammer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasputin slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer shoots in and drives through. Rasputin sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasputin tries to clinch but Hammer moves away
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rasputin swivels and escapes.
Vlad Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hammer.
Rasputin tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Rasputin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rasputin wants to clinch.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rasputin.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling the position.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Rasputin manages to get underhooks.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasputin smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Rasputin moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Hammer tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Rasputin.
Hammer is working for takedown but Rasputin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Rasputin won't allow it.

Hammer pulls guard effortlessly.
Hammer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Tony Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Rasputin's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rasputin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hammer misses with a takedown attempt

and Rasputin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rasputin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hammer prevents Rasputin from breaking the clinch.
Hammer being controlled against the cage.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Rasputin holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammer drops back down to his feet.
Rasputin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Rasputin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Rasputin is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer wants to clinch

and Rasputin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tony Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a head kick but Rasputin moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hammer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammer stands and throws Rasputin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rasputin is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.

Hammer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rasputin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hammer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rasputin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hammer lets go of the hold and Rasputin can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Hammer!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Harvey
vs
Jackson

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harvey doesn't seem bothered though.

Harvey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Harvey has him pressed against the cage.
Harvey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harvey moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Harvey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harvey circles away quickly and effectively.

Harvey closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Harvey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harvey stalling the fight.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Harvey won't allow it.
Harvey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson keeps control of Harvey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson just leaning against Harvey, taking a breather.
Harvey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harvey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson stalling.
Harvey has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Harvey has the dominant position.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.

Harvey gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Harvey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Harvey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Harvey is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson pushes Harvey off looking to stand but Harvey dives back in and keeps control.
Harvey wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harvey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harvey could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Harvey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson tries to clinch

and Harvey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.

Harvey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Harvey is breathing heavily.
Jackson tests Harvey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harvey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Harvey to the canvas! Harvey doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jackson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Suarez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vera
vs
Suarez

185 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
181 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manuel Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suarez's guard.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Vera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vera is controlling him.
Vera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
Vera stops Suarez from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vera moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - Suarez scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez misses the shot to the body.
Suarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vera.
Manuel Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Vera slips the punch.
Suarez throws a right hand that Vera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vera also avoids with ease.
Suarez tries to clinch up but Vera circles away and keeps his distance.
Suarez misses with a double jab.
Suarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vera.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera swats away the attempt to clinch by Suarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Vera from controlling successfully.
Suarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Vera landing with the ground and pound.
Vera 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.
Vera lands a couple of digs.
Vera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vera is controlling him.
Vera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suarez can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Vera landing with the ground and pound.
Vera trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Vera lands a couple of elbows.

Suarez wriggles free and stands up.
Suarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Vera.

Vera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera not doing much here.
Suarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vera is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vera trying to control from half guard but Suarez is working away.
Vera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Suarez is trying to stand.
Suarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vera is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suarez defending well though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suarez as he avoids it easily.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Vera avoids them all with ease.
Suarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Suarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suarez!
Vera tries for a takedown but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Vera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Suarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suarez tries to bum rush Vera with a series of wild strikes but Vera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suarez tries to clinch there but Vera circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Suarez misses.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Suarez clobbers Vera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vera misses with a takedown attempt - Suarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Vera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vera works over Suarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vera working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez being controlled for a moment.
Suarez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Suarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vera trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Check out the look on Vera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suarez tries to escape but Vera is in control.
Vera landing a few strikes.
Suarez is trying to control Vera's posture but Vera avoids it.
Vera working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera is putting a hurting on Suarez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vera lands some shots froms side control.
Suarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suarez tries to buck Vera off but Vera is having none of it.
Vera controlling the position from side mount.
Vera looks up at the clock and then as Suarez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vera in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet.
Vera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Vera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vera is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vera works to advance to full mount. Suarez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Suarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vera controlling from the full mount.
Suarez is in a horrible position here. Vera smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Suarez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Suarez throws a body punch but Vera moves out of range.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suarez is looking to clinch but Vera is avoiding it.
Suarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vera.
Suarez leaves Vera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vera was well out of range. Poor timing from Suarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vera.
Suarez tries to bum rush Vera with a series of wild strikes but Vera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vera circles away quickly and effectively.
Vera motions for Suarez to come forward. Vera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manuel Suarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera swats away the attempt to clinch by Suarez.
Vera dodges the punch combination from Suarez.
Vera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suarez.
Suarez tries to clinch there but Vera circles away.
Suarez misses with a double jab.
Manuel Suarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suarez's half guard.
Vera is nestled in close to Suarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marco Vera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vera prevents Suarez from standing back up.
Vera is taking a breather. Suarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Suarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Vera sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Vera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vera throwing shots but Suarez is blocking nicely.
Vera 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.
Suarez trying to control here.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Vera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Vera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vera avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Vera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Suarez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Vera there.
Manuel Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vera in particular looking to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera!