BYFC 4.1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Pepot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuji Nagata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pepot
vs
Nagata

190 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Pepot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yuji Nagata!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Nagata.
Pepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pepot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pepot.
Pepot throws a shot to the body.
Nagata keeps Pepot at a distance using the push kick.
Pepot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagata throws a right and a left that Pepot avoids nicely.
Nagata dips to his left and cracks Pepot with an uppercut!
Pepot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagata finds it's way round the side to connect with Pepot's head.
Pepot misses with a wild body shot.
Pepot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nagata backs up against the cage.
Nagata scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nagata.
Nagata scoring well with a low kick there.
Pepot misses with a straight right.
Nagata thows a body kick. Pepot tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepot throws a lazy uppercut

and Nagata counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pepot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagata.
Nagata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pepot is trying to get back to full guard.
Pepot is looking to get back to is feet but Nagata passes into side control.
Nagata trying to control the action but Pepot is working from the bottom.
Pepot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nagata on the ground.
Nagata creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pepot wants to control but Nagata postures up.
Nagata working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Nagata in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pepot is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuji Nagata!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahad Sctive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahad Sctive has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sctive
vs
Garbutt

200 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahad Sctive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sctive's corner calls for a 1-2. Sctive obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Sctive lands a big uppercut and Garbutt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garbutt looks OK. Sctive waves Garbutt back to his feet!

It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
BOOM! Sctive lands a beautiful left hook that drops Garbutt. Garbutt tries to recover but Sctive is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Garbutt lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahad Sctive!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Reese's chin.

Reese
vs
James

192 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Reese.

Reese gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reese's efforts to push away.

James decides to pull guard.
Reese wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

James uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reese with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese wants to clinch.
Reese sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Reese avoids it this time.
Reese wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Reese, looking for a takedown. James pushes Reese against the cage but Reese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese fails in his attempt to clinch.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Reese pushes him away.
Reese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reese tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Reese wants to clinch.

Reese pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Reese shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reese is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John Reese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex James.
Reese lands a shoulder strike.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Reese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reese looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Reese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James keeps the fight on the outside.

Reese darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James prevents Reese from breaking the clinch.
Reese has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Reese definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reese has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James is working for takedown but Reese is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by James.

It looks like John Reese has been cut.
Reese wants to break the clinch but can't.
James is looking for a takedown.

Reese is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reese to the mat. Reese regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reese works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Reese's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reese is keeping the position for now.
Reese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reese with a hook.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James wants to counter with a clinch but Reese pushes him away.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reese swivels and escapes.
James tries to clinch there but Reese circles away.
Reese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Reese as he connects with a hook.

Reese takes the fight into the clinch.
James is trying to drag Reese to the mat but Reese just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

James pulls guard.
James controlling the position.
Reese has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Reese avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Reese's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reese moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Reese closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

James turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex James!
Our winner, Alex James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Van Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Van Black
vs
Speed

195 cm
25
268 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshal Van Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Speed!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Marshal Van Black has been cut.
Van Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Speed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Black moves forwards but Speed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Speed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Speed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Black.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Marshal Van Black's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Van Black drives through and clinches with Speed against the cage.
Van Black stalling the fight.
Speed working hard to break the clinch.
Speed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Speed stops a takedown attempt from Van Black.
Van Black has Speed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Speed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshal Van Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Speed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Black smiles and moves away.

Speed lands a big uppercut and Van Black crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Black looks OK. Speed waves Van Black back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed misses with a few strikes there.
Speed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Black is breathing heavily.
Speed cracks Van Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Marshal Van Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Speed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Black changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Speed lands a big uppercut and Van Black crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Black looks OK. Speed waves Van Black back to his feet!

Van Black is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed lands a brutal uppercut that launches Van Black off his feet! Van Black tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Speed!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damon Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arapeta Ma Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arapeta Ma Aka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Newton
vs
Ma Aka

178 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
161 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arapeta Ma Aka!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Newton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Newton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Newton trying to control but Ma Aka is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma Aka regains half guard.
Ma Aka is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton thows a huge punch but Ma Aka dodges it nicely.
Ma Aka is looking to improve his position.
Ma Aka is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
Newton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Ma Aka defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ma Aka tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ma Aka tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Newton wants to control but Ma Aka is keeping him busy.
Newton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Newton is landing with some decent strikes but Ma Aka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka regains half guard.
Newton throwing shots but Ma Aka is blocking nicely.
Newton is trying to control. Ma Aka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton is really struggling to control Ma Aka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ma Aka is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
Ma Aka gets back to full guard.
Ma Aka 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ma Aka has a closed guard, preventing Newton from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ma Aka.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Ma Aka fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Damon Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arapeta Ma Aka.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Newton 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.

Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Ma Aka tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ma Aka circles away.

Ma Aka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newton's half guard.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Ma Aka controlling the pace.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Ma Aka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma Aka is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ma Aka trying to control the pace.
Ma Aka is trying to control the action in half guard but Newton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newton controls Ma Aka momentarily but Ma Aka frees himself.
Ma Aka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been informed that Ma Aka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

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.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ma Aka's waist but Ma Aka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ma Aka.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Ma Aka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ma Aka content to stall in guard here.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Ma Aka from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton keeping full guard, as Ma Aka tries to pass.
Newton trying to control the position.

Ma Aka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ma Aka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ma Aka not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ma Aka is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton wants to improve his position but Ma Aka is controlling well.
Well, if Ma Aka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton tries to kick Ma Aka off but Ma Aka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ma Aka shoots in but no luck this time.
Damon Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Newton shoots in and bounces Ma Aka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ma Aka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Newton is stalling in the full guard.
Newton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Damon Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Newton stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Aka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newton tries to avoid it but Ma Aka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newton to the ground. Newton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ma Aka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Ma Aka with the counter takedown but Newton avoids it easily.
Ma Aka stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ma Aka avoids it really well and circles away.

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.

Ma Aka shoots in and gets a takedown into Newton's guard.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Ma Aka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Newton can't keep his opponent in guard - Ma Aka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton is staying active underneath Ma Aka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ma Aka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ma Aka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka stalling.
Newton is looking to control Ma Aka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newton avoid being mounted?
Newton moves into full guard.
Newton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ma Aka controls the pace.
Newton trying to strike off his back.

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.

Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ma Aka is aware though and is defending well.
Newton 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.
Newton controlling the position.
Ma Aka forces his way into half guard.
Ma Aka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ma Aka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ma Aka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arapeta Ma Aka.
Well Ma Aka 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arapeta Ma Aka!
A very excited looking Arapeta Ma Aka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Bowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Eshton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederick Bowles has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bowles
vs
Eshton

225 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frederick Bowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Eshton!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eshton tries for a takedown but Bowles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eshton has a takedown stuffed.
Bowles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Bowles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eshton 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eshton or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowles, which made it look bad.
Frederick Bowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Eshton.
Eshton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowles sprawls well. Bowles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eshton gets slowly back to his feet.

Bowles drops Eshton with a beautiful combination! Eshton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bowles is looking for the KO!

It looks like Tom Eshton has been cut.
Bowles tries to clinch but Eshton moves out of range.
Eshton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Bowles tries to sprawl but Eshton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowles is trying to stand up here but Eshton is controlling him well.

Eshton seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eshton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bowles tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Eshton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Eshton!