Second PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raja Wijaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Birbiglia (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?

Wijaya
vs
Birbiglia

189 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raja Wijaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Birbiglia!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wijaya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Birbiglia counters with a takedown into side control.
Birbiglia working the ground and pound but Wijaya is defending the strikes.
Birbiglia tries to score with some ground and pound. Wijaya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Birbiglia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Birbiglia wants to control but Wijaya is keeping him busy.
Birbiglia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wijaya!
Birbiglia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Birbiglia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Birbiglia lands a couple of good shots and Wijaya has given up his back, trying to escape the 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!

Birbiglia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wijaya defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Birbiglia is working the ground and pound. Can Wijaya escape?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birbiglia is throwing strikes but Wijaya counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Wijaya regains half guard.
Wijaya is staying active underneath Birbiglia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wijaya regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Birbiglia.
Birbiglia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wijaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Birbiglia drops back looking for a leg! Wijaya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wijaya manages to kick Birbiglia off! Birbiglia jumps back into Wijaya's guard.
Birbiglia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birbiglia is looking to work some ground and pound but Wijaya has wrist control.

Birbiglia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Birbiglia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wijaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birbiglia wants to control from the top but Wijaya keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wijaya keeping full guard, as Birbiglia tries to pass.
Wijaya is trying to keep Birbiglia in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Birbiglia misses with a looping left.
Birbiglia misses the jab.
Wijaya feinted with a counter takedown.
Wijaya misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A swing and a miss from Birbiglia.
Birbiglia throws a hook to the side of Wijaya's head but Wijaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Birbiglia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wijaya doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Wijaya misses.
Wijaya misses with a left hand
and Birbiglia counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Birbiglia misses.
A jab lands there for Wijaya.
A lazy left from Birbiglia finds it's target.
Birbiglia slips under a jab from Wijaya.
Wijaya misses with a two punch combination.
Wijaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wijaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wijaya takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Wijaya.
Birbiglia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raja Wijaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wijaya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birbiglia! But no joy.
Birbiglia darts in looking for a takedown but Wijaya gets double underhooks and turns Birbiglia into the cage.
Wijaya misses with a hook to the body

and Birbiglia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Birbiglia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Birbiglia just misses with a punch to the body.
Wijaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birbiglia.
Wijaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wijaya fakes the leg kick and cracks Birbiglia in the body.
Birbiglia lands a glancing blow to the side of Wijaya's head.
Birbiglia dives in for a single leg takedown but Wijaya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wijaya.
Birbiglia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wijaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Wijaya. Beautiful body shot.
Wijaya throws a body punch but Birbiglia moves out of range.
Birbiglia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wijaya throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Birbiglia misses its intended target.
A jab from Wijaya does it's job there.
Birbiglia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Birbiglia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wijaya on the side of the head.
Birbiglia slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birbiglia goes for a double leg but Wijaya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wijaya continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wijaya slaps away a takedown attempt from Birbiglia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raja Wijaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Birbiglia.
A punch combination from Birbiglia misses.
Birbiglia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Birbiglia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wijaya takes a swing at Birbiglia's ribcage but misses.
Birbiglia slips under a jab from Wijaya.
Birbiglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Birbiglia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wijaya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Birbiglia sprawls and moves away.
Birbiglia drops his hands momentarily and Wijaya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wijaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Birbiglia.
Birbiglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wijaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Birbiglia.
Birbiglia throws a right and a left that Wijaya avoids nicely.
Raja Wijaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Wijaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Birbiglia.
Wijaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wijaya throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wijaya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wijaya swinging wildly here.
Birbiglia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birbiglia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wijaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birbiglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Wijaya.
Birbiglia moves away from the strike by Wijaya.
Wijaya looks to land a body kick but Birbiglia moved away.
Raja Wijaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wijaya with a nice cross.
Wijaya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wijaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birbiglia.
Wijaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wijaya scores with a body shot.
Birbiglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Birbiglia moves out of range of the body kick from Wijaya.
Wijaya misses with a few strikes there.
Birbiglia slips under a jab from Wijaya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birbiglia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birbiglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Wijaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Birbiglia. That snapped Wijaya's head back.
Birbiglia blocks the body kick.
Wijaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Birbiglia counters with a two punch combo.
Wijaya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wijaya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wijaya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wijaya misses with a hook. Birbiglia ducked under it nicely.
Birbiglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wijaya.
Wijaya misses with a low kick as Birbiglia jumps back.
Birbiglia throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birbiglia ducks under a wild hook from Wijaya.
Birbiglia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wijaya defends it well.
Birbiglia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birbiglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Birbiglia checks a leg kick.
Wijaya lands a nice looking body shot.
Birbiglia misses the jab.
Wijaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Wijaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birbiglia moves away.
Birbiglia thuds his right hand into Wijaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Birbiglia lands a head shot.
Wijaya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Wijaya.
Birbiglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Wijaya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Birbiglia's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Birbiglia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Birbiglia is trying to keep Wijaya in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raja Wijaya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Birbiglia lands the left hand.
Wijaya misses with a hook. Birbiglia ducked under it nicely.
Wijaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Birbiglia.
Birbiglia dodges the punch combination from Wijaya.
A slow jab from Birbiglia misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Birbiglia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Birbiglia.
Birbiglia checks a leg kick.
Birbiglia misses with a two punch combination.
Birbiglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wijaya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birbiglia scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Birbiglia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Birbiglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birbiglia connects with a looping right hand.
Wijaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birbiglia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Birbiglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wijaya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Birbiglia throws a hook but Wijaya blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Birbiglia.
Wijaya moves away from the strike by Birbiglia.
Birbiglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wijaya.
A telegraphed right hand from Birbiglia misses the target.
Birbiglia misses with a looping left.
Birbiglia avoids the body shot from Wijaya.
Birbiglia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wijaya.
Wijaya misses with a straight right.
Birbiglia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birbiglia. Wijaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wijaya misses with a wild body shot.
Birbiglia loads up on a big right hand but Wijaya slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Wijaya.
Wijaya throws a head kick but Birbiglia moves out of range.
Wijaya takes a swing at Birbiglia's ribcage but misses.
Wijaya slips a straight right by Birbiglia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wijaya misses with a wild body shot.
Wijaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Birbiglia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wijaya doesn't seem phased though.
Wijaya staying out of range there.
Wijaya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Birbiglia blocks a head kick by Wijaya.
Birbiglia misses with a straight right.
A cross from Birbiglia lands.
Birbiglia throws a lazy right hand but Wijaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wijaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birbiglia moves away.
Wijaya just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wijaya slips a jab from Birbiglia.
Birbiglia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wijaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wijaya takes a swing at Birbiglia's ribcage but misses.
Birbiglia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wijaya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Birbiglia misses with a wild body shot.
Wijaya misses with an uppercut.
Wijaya cracks Birbiglia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wijaya ducks under a wild hook from Birbiglia.
Wijaya looks to land a left hand but Birbiglia moved out of range nicely.
Birbiglia takes a swing at Wijaya's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Birbiglia misses.
Wijaya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wijaya.
Wijaya defending well as Birbiglia loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birbiglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birbiglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wijaya.
And Birbiglia tries to counter it with a takedown but Wijaya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wijaya throws a sloppy body shot
and Birbiglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Birbiglia throws a hook but Wijaya avoids it easily.
Birbiglia throws a hook to the side of Wijaya's head but Wijaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Birbiglia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Birbiglia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wijaya lands the left hand.
Nice body kick there by Wijaya.
Wijaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birbiglia manages to avoid it.

Birbiglia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wijaya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Birbiglia is in Wijaya's guard.
Birbiglia being controlled here momentarily.
Birbiglia throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Birbiglia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birbiglia 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Birbiglia!
Roger Birbiglia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Raja Wijaya had this to say: 'sorry to let you down, I shall train harder'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Tran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wills comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman . Tran has chosen Blockbuster Night Part 1 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Wills could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Tran's chin.

Wills
vs
Tran

205 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

205 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Wills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Tran!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tran wants to stall.
Wills trying to land knees to the body.

Wills tightens his grip and picks Tran up, before dumping him to the ground. Tran manages to land in guard.
Wills is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wills is one step ahead there.
Tran is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Wills stands and steps away. Tran gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wills throws a head kick but Tran moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Wills decides to stand back up.
Tran misses with a wild body shot.

Wills tries to keep at a distance but Tran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tran effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Tran's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wills as Tran tries to tie him up.

Wills pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tran decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wills, up you get!

Wills closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wills lands in his opponent's guard.
Wills postures up.

Wills decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tran, up you get!

Wills scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wills thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wills fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tran is avoiding damage well.
Wills trying to control the action but Tran is working from the bottom.
Tran tries to escape but Wills is in control.
Tran sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tran is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Wills decides to return to a standing position.

Tran pushes Wills up against the cage in a clinch.
Wills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tran's elbow.

Wills breaks from the clinch.
Wills throws a combination that misses
and Tran counters with a series of strikes. Wills will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tran pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Wills throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wills is in Tran's guard.

Tran has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wills off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Wills gets a clinch.

Wills turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wills manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Wills dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tran shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wills napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Tran stands up.
Andrew Tran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tran has taken the fight to the clinch.

Wills turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wills manages to end up in side control.
Tran is pushing Wills's head away, looking to escape. Wills manages to hold on to the position though.
Tran avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wills.
Wills throws an elbow but Tran slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wills is looking to take a break and control but Tran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wills decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Tran ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tran no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joe Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wills throws an elbow that misses. Tran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wills's guard. Nice move by Tran!

Wills keeping moving, preventing Tran from controlling successfully.
Tran throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran trying to control but Wills is working from the bottom.
Tran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

Tran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wills passes into side control.
Wills is looking to take a break and control but Tran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran dodges the ground and pound from Wills.
Wills really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tran is trying to improve his position.
Tran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wills's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wills trying to control from half guard but Tran is working away.
Tran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wills's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wills's back!

Tran is looking for a rear naked choke here but Wills reverses the position brilliantly into Tran's guard!

Wills postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wills, into his guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tran looking to sit in guard and control but Wills gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrew Tran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wills looking to score a takedown here. Tran is defending well but Wills drives through and ends up in Tran's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tran keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully.
Wills throws a strike but Tran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tran wants to control from the top but Wills keeps moving.

Tran has gone for a leg lock! Wills slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tran's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wills.
Tran looking for a sweep. Not yet Tran, not yet.

Tran has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wills has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wills throws a push kick but Tran slaps the foot to one side.
Tran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wills in his tracks.

Wills changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tran looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tran tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position.
Wills tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wills slows the pace down.
Tran is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran is not content to let Wills control the position.
Tran regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wills with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills throws a strike but Tran avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wills throws a big right hand that misses.
Tran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wills is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tran wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tran misses with a head kick.
Tran blocks a head kick by Wills.

Wills looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tran looking for submissions off his back.
Tran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran is pressing down on Wills's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wills stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wills looking to sit in guard and control but Tran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wills holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wills manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Wills showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wills 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Wills!
A determined Joe Wills didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Andrew Tran spoke after the fight, saying 'Well It Wasn't My Best Fight, But I Will Train Hard To Get Back In The Game And Win My Next Fight.'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rory Novicar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Qiu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Novicar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Novicar
vs
Qiu

171 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rory Novicar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kong Qiu!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novicar misses with a head kick.
Qiu tries a quick counter leg kick but Novicar is wise to it.
Novicar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qiu manages to avoid it.
Novicar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Qiu shoots in and drives through. Novicar sprawls well.
Novicar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novicar slips under a jab from Qiu.

Qiu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Novicar was covering up waiting for the punch and Qiu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Qiu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novicar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Qiu is standing up over Novicar. Novicar looks to escape but Qiu dives into side control.
Novicar tries to improve position but can't.
Qiu postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Novicar dodges the ground and pound from Qiu.
Qiu taking a breather here.
Qiu tries to score with some ground and pound. Novicar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Qiu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novicar is looking to reverse the position.

Qiu stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Novicar avoids a kick to the body.
Qiu shoots in for a takedown but Novicar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Novicar tries to counter by clinching up but Qiu breaks away and moves out of range.
Novicar cracks Qiu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novicar with a jab.

Qiu moves into the clinch.
Qiu blocks a body shot from Novicar.
Qiu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Novicar smiles and moves away.
Rory Novicar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Qiu.
Novicar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Qiu counters by moving into the clinch.
Qiu has Novicar pushed against the cage.
Qiu wants a takedown but no success here.
Novicar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Qiu smiles and moves away.
Qiu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novicar. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novicar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Novicar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qiu fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Novicar misses the target.
Novicar tries to land a front kick but Qiu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Qiu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Novicar is fending him off so far but Qiu persists. Nope, Novicar circles away and we're back to standing.
Rory Novicar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Novicar scores with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Novicar as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novicar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Qiu.
Qiu misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Novicar.
Qiu takes one to the chin there.
Novicar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Novicar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qiu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novicar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Qiu somewhat.
Novicar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Qiu. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Novicar.
Qiu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Novicar tries a head kick but it misses.
Novicar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novicar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Qiu scrambles back to his feet.
Novicar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Qiu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novicar lands with a kick to the temple. Qiu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Qiu goes for a double leg but Novicar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Novicar continues to drive forward.
Novicar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novicar throws a push kick but Qiu slaps the foot to one side.
Novicar lands a nice shot to the body.
Qiu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rory Novicar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Qiu.
Qiu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novicar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Qiu somewhat.
Novicar leaves Qiu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Novicar lands with a cross.
Novicar scores with a punch to the head.
Novicar misses with a looping right.

Qiu instigates a clinch.
Novicar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novicar misses with some punches.
Qiu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Novicar gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Qiu manages to break the clinch.
Novicar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Novicar finds it's target.
Qiu closes the distance and clinches up with Novicar, looking for a takedown. Qiu pushes Novicar against the cage but Novicar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Novicar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
A clash of legs there as Novicar blocks the low kick.
Rory Novicar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novicar throws a series of punches but Qiu avoids them all with ease.
Novicar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kong Qiu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novicar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qiu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novicar swings for the body but Qiu moves out of range.
Novicar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Qiu avoids the body shot from Novicar.
Novicar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Qiu clinches.
Novicar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Qiu is defending well for now.
Qiu is stalling here.
Qiu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Novicar smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novicar is looking to score with low kicks.
Novicar misses with a wild body shot.
Novicar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiu moves away.
Qiu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novicar misses with a kick to the body

and Qiu moves into the clinch.
Qiu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Novicar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Qiu is trying to pull guard but Novicar has him pressed against the cage.
Novicar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Qiu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qiu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novicar avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Qiu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Novicar is fending him off so far but Qiu persists. Nope, Novicar circles away and we're back to standing.
Qiu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Qiu defending well as Novicar loads up on a big left hand.

Qiu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Qiu has had enough of the clinch but Novicar keeps him there for the moment.

Qiu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qiu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novicar avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novicar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Qiu.
A punch combination from Novicar misses.

Qiu gets a clinch.

Qiu manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiu throws a right hand that Novicar ducks under and follows up with a left that Novicar also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Qiu.
Rory Novicar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Qiu.
Novicar misses with a series of wild punches.
Qiu moves out of range of the body kick from Novicar.
Qiu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Qiu dives in and scores a takedown into Novicar's guard.
Qiu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Qiu wants to stand but Novicar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Qiu preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Qiu stops Novicar from standing up.
Novicar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qiu can do to turn this around?
Qiu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Qiu slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiu trying to mount his opponent but Novicar defends it.
Novicar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Qiu.
Qiu controlling the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Qiu.
Novicar lands a glancing blow to the side of Qiu's head.
Novicar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novicar throws a poor cross that misses

and Qiu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Novicar's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qiu throwing strikes from guard but Novicar blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novicar is on top in guard.

Novicar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qiu on the ground.
Qiu controlling Novicar's posture.
Qiu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kong Qiu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Novicar 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel Romero Basquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shayne Cairncross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shayne Cairncross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Romero Basquez
vs
Cairncross

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joel Romero Basquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shayne Cairncross!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cairncross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Basquez throws a series of punches but Cairncross avoids them all with ease.
Cairncross tries to clinch but Basquez moves out of range.
Basquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the liver by Cairncross. Beautiful body shot.
Cairncross tries for a takedown but Basquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Basquez checks a low kick from Cairncross.
Basquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cairncross tries to avoid it but Basquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cairncross to the ground. Cairncross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Basquez tries to clinch up but Cairncross circles away and keeps his distance.
Cairncross tries to close the distance and clinch but Basquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Basquez moves into range and clinches up with Cairncross.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Basquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cairncross's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Basquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Basquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Cairncross misses.
Cairncross throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Basquez crashing down! Basquez tries to stagger back to his feet but Cairncross just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Basquez asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shayne Cairncross!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herteruiop Jertuaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herteruiop Jertuaser has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jertuaser
vs
Pukki

160 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herteruiop Jertuaser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pukki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jertuaser tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pukki is in Jertuaser's guard.
Pukki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pukki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jertuaser's guard.

Pukki is working for a submission of some sort.
Jertuaser really is a fat lump.
Jertuaser misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pukki looks to land a strike but Jertuaser avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jertuaser controls Pukki momentarily but Pukki frees himself.
Jertuaser keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pukki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jertuaser is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pukki, into his guard.

Jertuaser won't allow Pukki to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pukki looking for a sweep. Not yet Pukki, not yet.

Pukki has his foot on Jertuaser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jertuaser works his way back into a safe position though.

Pukki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jertuaser frees his head nicely. Oh but Pukki has switched to an armbar! Jertuaser is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andy Pukki!
Andy Pukki made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cucurucucu Paloma. Musa Ahmed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luis Gracia's chin.

Ahmed
vs
Gracia

210 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
27
207 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Musa Ahmed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gracia!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmed lands a slapping body shot.
Gracia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ahmed is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Gracia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahmed was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahmed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahmed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gracia stands and steps away. Ahmed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Gracia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracia wants to control but Ahmed is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Gracia there.

It looks like Musa Ahmed has been cut.

Gracia wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahmed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ahmed is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracia lands with a punch from half guard.

Gracia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ahmed is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luis Gracia!
Our winner, Luis Gracia, 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.
In defeat, Musa Ahmed stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got 2 put more effort'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vain Celasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Celasquez
vs
Suckerpunch

188 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

210 cm
26
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vain Celasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Celasquez misses with a straight left.
Suckerpunch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suckerpunch connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Celasquez back to the cage. Suckerpunch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Celasquez is looking to clinch.
Suckerpunch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Suckerpunch works over Celasquez's head and body with a nice combination.
Suckerpunch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Celasquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Celasquez slips a jab and a cross from Suckerpunch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Suckerpunch drives through and clinches with Celasquez against the cage.
Celasquez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suckerpunch is defending well for now.
Celasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suckerpunch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suckerpunch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Celasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Celasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Celasquez wants to break free but Suckerpunch has control.
Suckerpunch can't find room to land a body shot as Celasquez controls the action.
Celasquez 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.
Celasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Suckerpunch gets through Celasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Celasquez managing to block the knees to the body from Suckerpunch.
Celasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suckerpunch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suckerpunch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suckerpunch goes for a takedown attempt but Celasquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Celasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Suckerpunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Celasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Suckerpunch.
A combination from Suckerpunch does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Suckerpunch lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Celasquez sprawling to the canvas. Suckerpunch follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Celasquez hang on?

It looks like Vain Celasquez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suckerpunch is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Celasquez manages to get to full guard.
Celasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suckerpunch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suckerpunch scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Celasquez manages to mount him!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suckerpunch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Celasquez is landing with some decent strikes but Suckerpunch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suckerpunch taking shots to the head.
Celasquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez lands a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Celasquez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suckerpunch looks a forlorn figure.
Celasquez cracks Suckerpunch with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Celasquez cracks Suckerpunch with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vain Celasquez!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randhawa comes to the cage accompanied by Shelter - Message of the Bhagavat. Andrew Rock told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Randhawa
vs
Rock

180 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prathamesh Randhawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrew Rock!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Randhawa is looking to regain half guard here but Rock keeps moving and retains side control.
Rock trying to control the position but Randhawa is working away.
Randhawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rock's best efforts.
Randhawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Randhawa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rock pushes past his half guard into mount!
Randhawa regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock prevents Randhawa from improving his position.
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Randhawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa manages to get to full guard.

Rock is posturing up here but Randhawa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rock tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rock has to tap! Slick submission there by Randhawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.