BFT-309 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Gustilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Regan
vs
Gustilo

178 cm
30
186 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

168 cm
30
184 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Solid 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marvin Gustilo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Regan drives through and clinches with Gustilo against the cage.
A short right from Regan.
Gustilo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Regan after a bit of a struggle.
Regan trying to land knees to the body.
Gustilo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Regan controlling the action here for a moment.
Regan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Regan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Regan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Regan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regan scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Marvin Gustilo has been cut.
Regan jabs Gustilo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Regan with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Gustilo 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Gustilo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Gustilo is trying to get an arm triangle but Regan is defending well.
Regan gets back to half guard.

Gustilo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Regan is trying to control but can't.
Gustilo prevents Regan from improving his position.
Gustilo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice strikes from Gustilo there.
Gustilo is thwarting Regan's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gustilo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Regan trying to control here.

Gustilo seems to be working for a kimura but Regan defends the submission attempt.
Regan is staying active underneath Gustilo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gustilo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
My spies in Hate Made Me Asylum inform me that Gustilo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Regan is looking for a sweep. Gustilo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gustilo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Regan is positioning himself well to prevent Gustilo advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Regan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustilo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Regan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Regan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Regan!
Check out the look on Regan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regan controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gustilo tries to bench press Regan off him but Regan keeps the position.
Gustilo is being controlled here.
Gustilo manages to get back to half guard.
Regan throwing shots but Gustilo is blocking nicely.
Regan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustilo defending well though.
Regan is taking a breather. Gustilo 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo wants to control but Regan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Regan trying to control the action but Gustilo is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Larry Regan just wasn't active enough.
Regan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Regan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Regan wants to clinch.
Regan throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustilo misses with a wild combination.
Regan lands a nice hook to Gustilo's body. Gustilo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Regan lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Regan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Regan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustilo is defended easily by Regan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Regan.
Regan tries to clinch up but Gustilo circles away and keeps his distance.
Regan stuffs the takedown.
Regan looks for the body kick but Gustilo saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Regan. Those never looked like landing.
Regan misses with a body kick.
Regan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gustilo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larry Regan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Gustilo.
Regan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Regan cracks Gustilo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larry Regan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustilo circles away quickly and effectively.
Regan misses with a body kick.
No luck for Gustilo with that takedown attempt.
Regan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gustilo eats them both and turns towards Regan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Regan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustilo.
Regan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Regan throws out a powerful jab.
Regan works over Gustilo's head and body with a nice combination.
Regan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Gustilo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustilo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Regan but Regan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Regan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustilo circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustilo looks for the body kick but Regan saw that one coming.
Regan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regan misses with the combination.
Regan stuffs the takedown.
Gustilo is breathing heavily.

Gustilo tries to keep at a distance but Regan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Regan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gustilo blocks a body shot from Regan.
Gustilo managing to block the knees to the body from Regan.
Regan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Regan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regan throws a wild body kick that Gustilo sees coming a mile off.
Gustilo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Regan throws a nice looking combination but Gustilo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Regan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Regan as Gustilo shoots in.
Regan scores with a hook to the body. Gustilo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Regan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gustilo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gustilo fails with the takedown.
Regan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustilo shoots in for a double leg but Regan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Gustilo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larry Regan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Regan scores with a hook to the body. Gustilo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regan throws a nice looking combination but Gustilo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Regan.
Regan lands a really nice looking cross but Gustilo seems unphased.
Regan works over Gustilo's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Regan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gustilo, pushing him back against the cage.

Regan breaks from the clinch.
Gustilo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Regan lands an overhand right.
Gustilo dives in and grabs Regan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regan pushes down on Gustilo's head and hops out.
Regan looks for the body kick but Gustilo saw that one coming.
Regan looks to land a body kick but Gustilo moved away.
Gustilo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Regan drops Gustilo with a nice combination! Regan dives into Gustilo's guard, looking to finish!
Gustilo is still in real trouble! Can Regan finish him?
Regan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustilo on the ground.
Regan looking to pass the guard.
Regan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gustilo has wrist control.
Gustilo seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Regan sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Regan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Gustilo's cut.
That's time! Regan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Regan connects with a jab.
Regan blocks a head kick by Gustilo.
Regan connects with a crisp jab.
Regan throws a monster overhand right that drops Gustilo! Regan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Regan!
Larry Regan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peekay Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski comes to the cage accompanied by Midgard. Williams has chosen Noise Won't Stop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kochanowski
vs
Williams

193 cm
39
200 lbs
20 - 30 - 1

225 cm
38
195 lbs
29 - 29 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 20 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peekay Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kochanowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams takes a swing at Kochanowski's ribcage but misses.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kochanowski sprawls well. Kochanowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams misses with a low kick as Kochanowski jumps back.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Kochanowski's shoulder, as Kochanowski tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams cracks Kochanowski with a good jab.
Kochanowski misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kochanowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Kochanowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kochanowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kochanowski takes one on the button.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peekay Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kochanowski misses.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Kochanowski saw that one coming.
Kochanowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochanowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kochanowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams digs a good body shot into Kochanowski's ribs.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Kochanowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kochanowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Williams feints and as Kochanowski raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kochanowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kochanowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kochanowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kochanowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Kochanowski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Williams regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams trying to control here.
Kochanowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Kochanowski is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Kochanowski trying to control the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kochanowski throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Williams wants to improve his position but Kochanowski is controlling well.
Kochanowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kochanowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Kochanowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kochanowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Kochanowski slips under a jab.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a shot to the body

and Kochanowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kochanowski stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochanowski forces his way into half guard.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kochanowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kochanowski tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.
Williams is looking for a sweep.

Kochanowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams tries to buck Kochanowski off but Kochanowski is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Kochanowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to buck Kochanowski off but Kochanowski is having none of it.
Kochanowski advances nicely into full mount.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Kochanowski maintains control.
Kochanowski avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Williams flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kochanowski unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
Williams looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
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!
Williams is keeping busy.

Kochanowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kochanowski not allowing Williams to control his hands.
Williams is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kochanowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Kochanowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Williams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to escape the position.

Kochanowski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Williams is trying to break free.
Jakub Kochanowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kochanowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Kochanowski is working for a rear naked choke. Williams is not defending it well and Kochanowski has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Williams refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Williams's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakub Kochanowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jakub Kochanowski thanked Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 80% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Witson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anielski
vs
Witson

185 cm
29
185 lbs
18 - 11 - 1

185 cm
23
201 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucjan Anielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johny Witson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Witson is looking to chop away at Anielski's legs.
Anielski scoring well with a low kick there.
Anielski dips to his left and cracks Witson with an uppercut!
Anielski tries to close the distance and clinch but Witson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Witson wants to land a leg kick but Anielski is out of range.
A head kick by Witson misses
and Anielski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anielski.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anielski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anielski is stalling here.
Anielski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Witson avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Witson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Witson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anielski misses with a punch to the body.
Witson avoiding damage as Anielski throws knees to the body.
Anielski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Witson looking to throw knees to the head but Anielski is blocking nicely.
Witson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anielski blocks it with crossed arms.
Anielski tries to throw a body punch but Witson avoids it by throwing Anielski back against the cage.
Anielski avoids the elbow strike from Witson, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Anielski.
Anielski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Witson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Witson keeps control of Anielski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anielski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Witson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Witson tries to land knees in the clinch but Anielski avoids the damage to the body.
Witson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anielski smiles and moves away.
Lucjan Anielski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anielski looks to land a combination. Witson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witson throws a leg kick but Anielski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anielski blocks the body kick.
Anielski lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Witson. That's going to slow Anielski down.
Witson throws the kick towards the body but Anielski avoids it.
Witson doesn't manage to clinch there - Anielski circles away.
That kick from Anielski tenderised Witson's leg. Witson is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Witson walks into a stiff left hand from Anielski.

Anielski clinches up against the cage.
Witson tries to land a knee to the head but Anielski blocks with his arms.
Anielski blocks a body shot from Witson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anielski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Anielski.

It looks like Johny Witson has been cut.
Witson tries to land a knee to the head but Anielski blocks with his arms.
Anielski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Witson is keeping busy.
Anielski can't break the clinch.
Anielski stalling.
Witson trying to stall but Anielski improves his position.
Witson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anielski pushes Witson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witson misses with a knee to the head.
Anielski missing with knees to the body.
Anielski tries to throw a body punch but Witson avoids it by throwing Anielski back against the cage.
Witson throws an elbow that misses.

Anielski breaks from the clinch.
Witson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anielski moves out of range as Witson throws a body kick.
Witson misses with a wild combination.
Witson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Anielski.
Anielski scores with a one two! Witson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Anielski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Witson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Witson dodges the punch combination from Anielski.
Lucjan Anielski is winning the standup battle so far.
Anielski blocks the body kick.
Witson throws a low kick but Anielski avoids it.
Witson thows a body shot but no joy.
Witson tries to clinch but Anielski moves out of range.
Anielski 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.
Witson thows a leg kick but Anielski checks it
and Anielski counters with a right hand to the body.
Witson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Witson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anielski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anielski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Witson circles away quickly and effectively.
Witson thows a body shot but no joy.
Witson misses with a body kick.
Anielski is looking to slow Witson down with leg kicks.
Witson throws a sloppy head kick
and Anielski counters with a right hand to the body.
Witson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Witson.

Witson moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anielski breaks the clinch.
Witson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anielski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Witson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Witson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anielski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Witson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anielski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anielski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lucjan Anielski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anielski can't find room to land a body shot as Witson controls the action.
Anielski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Witson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski is working Witson over against the cage.
Anielski tries to throw a body punch but Witson avoids it by throwing Anielski back against the cage.
Witson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anielski is trying to break the clinch but Witson is controlling him.
Anielski trying to land knees to the body.
Witson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anielski blocks it with crossed arms.
Anielski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anielski avoiding damage.
Anielski wants to stall.
Witson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Anielski to work.

Anielski manages to break the clinch.
Anielski lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anielski's corner calls for a 1-2. Anielski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Witson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Witson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Witson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Witson misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Witson tries to clinch up.
Witson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anielski doesn't manage to clinch there - Witson circles away.
Witson throws a solid leg kick but Anielski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Witson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Anielski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johny Witson's cut.
That's time! Anielski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Anielski throws a series of punches but Witson moves out of range.
Witson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anielski connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Witson. Beautiful body shot.
Anielski moves out of range as Witson throws a body kick.
Witson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anielski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Witson throws a wild body kick that Anielski sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Witson misses
and Anielski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anielski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Witson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anielski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Witson.
Witson is looking to clinch.
Anielski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Witson.
Witson throws a push kick but Anielski slaps the foot to one side.
Witson throws a body kick that misses
and Anielski counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Witson.
A low kick from Witson is predictable there
enabling Anielski to counter with a crisp jab.
Anielski cracks Witson with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Witson has Anielski up against the cage in a clinch.
Witson stalling against the cage.
Witson misses with a punch on the inside.
Witson misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anielski has had enough of the clinch but Witson keeps him there for the moment.
Anielski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Witson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johny Witson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anielski can't find room to land a body shot as Witson controls the action.
Anielski looking to slow down the pace here.
Witson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Witson misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Anielski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anielski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Witson tries to throw a body punch but Anielski avoids it by throwing Witson back against the cage.
Anielski avoids the elbow strike from Witson, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Anielski's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Anielski manages to break the clinch.
Witson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anielski manages to avoid it.
Anielski moves out of range of the body kick from Witson.
Lucjan Anielski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anielski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Witson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Anielski.
Witson tries to clinch but Anielski moves out of range.

Witson moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anielski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Witson misses
and Anielski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Witson misses with a low kick.
Witson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Witson loads up on a big right hand but Anielski slips the punch.
Johny Witson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anielski moves away.
Witson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anielski counters with a three punch combo that has Witson backing up. Witson nods at Anielski to acknowledge the strikes.
Witson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anielski throws a series of strikes that have Witson backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lucjan Anielski.
Well Anielski 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucjan Anielski!
Lucjan Anielski made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Vega
vs
Russo

178 cm
29
169 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

169 cm
39
165 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Russo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Frankie Russo has been cut.
Vega swings for the body but Russo moves out of range.
Russo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo cracks Vega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vega misses with an uppercut
and Russo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Russo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vega throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
Russo lands a jab to Vega's midsection.
Russo misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Russo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Russo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Vega.

Vega dives in and scores a takedown into Russo's guard.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Vega advances to half guard.
Vega tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega passes the guard and advances to mount!

Vega moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Russo has worked his arm free - good work by Russo!

Vega goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Russo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vega's guard! Nice work there by Russo!

Vega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russo 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.

Russo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vega is on top in guard.
Vega forces his way into half guard.
Vega is pressing down on Russo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russo is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russo!

Vega is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Russo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Russo!
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Russo advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega is looking for a sweep. Russo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vega moves into full guard.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.

Vega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russo manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Russo holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Russo moves out of range as Vega strikes.

Vega tries to sprawl but Russo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Russo working the head and body with strikes.
Vega tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Russo wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Vega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Russo is working Vega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega is working hard here to advance position.
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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lands a couple of elbows.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Vega's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Russo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vega wants to improve his position but instead Russo has moved into half guard.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vega is looking to improve his position.
Vega is trying to control but can't.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.

Vega looking for submissions off his back.
Russo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo slips a nice elbow through Vega's hands, connecting with Vega's forehead.
Russo wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega wants to improve his position but Russo is controlling well.
Russo working Vega over with strikes.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russo prevents Vega from improving his position.
Vega manages to get to full guard.

Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Russo!

Vega goes for an armbar but Russo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Russo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vega wants to sweep here but Russo controlling him for the moment.
Russo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet Vega, not yet.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo is working Vega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
Russo landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Vega looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Russo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo working Vega over with strikes.
Steve Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frankie Russo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frankie Russo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Russo lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russo!
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown but Vega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Russo does no damage.
Russo moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Vega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Russo as Vega shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russo!
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Russo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vega pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Vega tries to work over Russo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vega lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russo's elbow.
Russo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Russo looking for a takedown.
Russo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Russo avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Russo's brow.
Russo tries to circle away but Vega has him pinned against the cage.
Russo avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.

Russo lands a takedown into guard.
Vega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vega is on top in guard.
Vega is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Vega has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Russo is defending well.

Vega is working for a submission of some sort.
Vega tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega works his foot free and advances to mount.

Vega swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Russo is now in Vega's guard. A big mistake from Vega there, giving up the dominant position!
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo postures up and lands a big shot to Vega's brow.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there.
Russo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vega's head.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Vega trying to move into half guard but instead Russo has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Vega.
I think Vega 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Crocop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Stevens
vs
Crocop

191 cm
25
252 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
28
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Crocop!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Crocop - just one landing.

Stevens rushes Crocop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Crocop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crocop misses with a head kick.
Crocop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Frank Stevens has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crocop misses with a double jab.
Stevens misses with a body kick.
Crocop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Crocop shows good takedown defense.
Crocop misses with a straight right.
Crocop throws a one two combo.
Crocop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crocop scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Crocop shows good takedown defense.
Crocop misses with a double jab.
Crocop swinging wildly here.
Crocop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crocop as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens slips under a jab.
Crocop throws a big shot that misses.
Crocop fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirko Crocop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crocop looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Crocop.
Stevens is looking to clinch.

Stevens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crocop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stevens is in Crocop's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Crocop keeps moving.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Crocop is keeping the position.
Stevens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crocop's guard.
Crocop pushes Stevens off looking to stand but Stevens dives back in and keeps control.

Stevens wants to work for an arm triangle but Crocop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop is trying to stand up here but Stevens is controlling him well.
Crocop is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Crocop wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Crocop told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stevens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Stevens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crocop doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stevens.
Stevens moves into full mount! Crocop won't be happy about that!
Crocop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocop can't escape the position.

Stevens wants to finish this one by submission but Crocop is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stevens.
Crocop really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Stevens working for a submission but Crocop is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens throws some wild stikes that Crocop manages to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crocop regains half guard.

Stevens is working for a kimura but Crocop is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mirko Crocop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stevens's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Crocop tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Crocop misses

and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown. Crocop fights it but they end up in guard.
Crocop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crocop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crocop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevens controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stevens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stevens trying to mount his opponent but Crocop defends it.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Crocop is having none of it.
Stevens is nestled in close to Crocop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stevens throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crocop to regain full guard.

Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocop trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Crocop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens trying to control but Crocop is working from the bottom.
Crocop trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens passes Crocop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Stevens seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stevens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crocop has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stevens seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Crocop is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Stevens!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran has chosen Hatebreed - Live for this as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mir
vs
Duran

191 cm
27
280 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

199 cm
35
280 lbs
25 - 22 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

BeastMode

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Umberto Duran!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Frank Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mir closes the distance and clinches.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Mir.
Mir tries to pull guard but Duran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Duran breaks from the clinch.
Duran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mir throws a series of punches but Duran avoids them all with ease.
Mir tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mir.
Mir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.
Duran scores with a decent looking hook.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran keeps the fight on the outside.
Duran misses with a double jab.
Mir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Duran counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran misses with a two punch combination.
Duran thuds his right hand into Mir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duran throws a combination that misses

and Mir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mir.
Duran takes a shot to the head.
Mir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Duran.
Mir has a couple of punches blocked by Duran.
Duran blocking some punches.
Duran has had enough of the clinch but Mir keeps him there for the moment.

Duran breaks from the clinch.
Duran looks to land a combination but Mir avoids it well.
Mir fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir cracks Duran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duran.
Mir tries to clinch there but Duran circles away.
Mir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mir throws the left hand but Duran avoids the punch easily.
Umberto Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir shoots in for a double leg but Duran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mir dives in for a single leg takedown but Duran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Mir breaks the clinch.
Mir moves to clinch but Duran breaks away
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mir is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Duran's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mir misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses with an uppercut.
Duran just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Duran.
Duran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Duran tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Mir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duran lands with a good body shot.
Mir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mir is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Duran which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir blocks a low kick nicely.
Mir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duran throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Mir closes the distance and pushes Duran back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.

Duran breaks from the clinch.
Duran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duran works the jab nicely.
Duran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duran takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Duran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Duran scores with the left hand. Mir knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Mir. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Mir's corner calls for a 1-2. Mir obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mir tries to clinch there but Duran circles away.
Duran looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Duran keeps the fight on the outside.
Duran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duran lands with a straight right. Mir didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir slips a jab from Duran.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir tries to clinch up.
Mir darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duran.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mir closes the distance but Duran moves to the side
and Duran counters with a nice body shot.
Mir moves to clinch but Duran breaks away
and Duran counters with a crisp right that sends Mir to the canvas! Duran follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Duran!
Umberto Duran made sure to mention his sponsor, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview.

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Emelianenko
vs
Dos Santos

183 cm
25
255 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

193 cm
27
257 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Emelianenko rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos blocks an elbow strike from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos avoids the elbow strike from Emelianenko, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.

Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Santos moves away
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Fedor Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Santos's ribcage.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Santos looks winded!
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Santos's ribcage.
Emelianenko connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow.
Emelianenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
Emelianenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Emelianenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye.
Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Nice elbow from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into Santos's ribcage.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko working Santos over with knees to the body.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
Emelianenko lands a damaging elbow.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santos is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Emelianenko.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.

Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Emelianenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelianenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko landing knees to the head.
Come on Emelianenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fedor Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Emelianenko lands a nice elbow.
Emelianenko lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.

That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
Nice elbow from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Emelianenko lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Junior Dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Emelianenko lands a big knee to the head and Santos goes down! Emelianenko is looking to finish!

Santos is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko lands a few punches from side control.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Emelianenko finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko controlling the position.

Emelianenko stands up.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Emelianenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Emelianenko throws a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Emelianenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fedor Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Santos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Emelianenko rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos feints a jab promting Emelianenko to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Emelianenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emelianenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Santos! Emelianenko is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Dos Santos!
After winning the bout, Junior Dos Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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