Wurundjeri 2nd Dance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Vanderhose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Congo
vs
Vanderhose

190 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
23
252 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

On Tap w/ 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Vanderhose!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderhose manages to avoid it.
Vanderhose is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Congo with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vanderhose. That's going to slow Congo down.
Congo swinging wildly here.
Congo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanderhose counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vanderhose has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Congo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanderhose throws a right hand that Congo ducks under and follows up with a left that Congo also avoids with ease.

Oooooh!!! Congo has knocked Vanderhose down with a huge combo! Congo steps away and waves a wobbly Vanderhose back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Vanderhose is rocked!

It looks like Casper Vanderhose has been cut.
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!
Congo cracks Vanderhose with a left hook right on the temple and Vanderhose goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Congo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vanderhose is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obi Congo!
Obi Congo very nearly forgot to thank On Tap w/ laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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 Eva Contonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudio Demaestri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Contonio
vs
Demaestri

182 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
197 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eva Contonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Claudio Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Demaestri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Demaestri throws a nice looking combination but Contonio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demaestri throws a lazy uppercut

and Contonio counters by clinching up.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Contonio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Contonio holds him up against the cage and eventually Demaestri drops back down to his feet.
Our sources have told us that Contonio has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Demaestri jumps guard but Contonio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eva Contonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Demaestri.
Contonio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Contonio lands with a light punch inside.
Contonio lands a body shot.
Contonio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Contonio - that landed with a thud.
Demaestri jumps guard but Contonio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Contonio as the two fighters clinch.
Demaestri looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Contonio holds him up against the cage and eventually Demaestri drops back down to his feet.
Demaestri prevents a body shot from Contonio.
Contonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Demaestri controls his hands.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Contonio holds him up against the cage and eventually Demaestri drops back down to his feet.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Contonio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Demaestri successfully pulls guard.
Contonio controlling from the top position.

Demaestri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Contonio defends it easily.
Contonio with a nice head shot there.

Demaestri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Contonio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contonio sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Contonio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Contonio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Demaestri looking for a guillotine here but Contonio defends easily.

Demaestri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Contonio sitting in guard here, content to control.

Demaestri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demaestri has an active guard here but Contonio has managed to pass into half guard.

Demaestri actively working from the bottom here.
Contonio content to control rather than advance.
Demaestri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Demaestri.
Contonio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Demaestri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Contonio passes into side control.
Demaestri regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Demaestri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demaestri tries to get to full guard but Contonio has control of the leg.

Demaestri looking for submissions off his back.

Demaestri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Contonio pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Demaestri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Contonio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demaestri on the ground.
Contonio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eva Contonio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Demaestri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Contonio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Claudio Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demaestri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demaestri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Contonio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Contonio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demaestri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Contonio is looking to counter punch.
Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contonio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Contonio works the jab nicely.
Contonio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demaestri throws a combination that misses

and Contonio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Contonio to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Contonio breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Demaestri.
No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Contonio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Demaestri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Contonio, right into the meat.
Contonio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Demaestri misses.
Contonio tries to clinch there but Demaestri circles away.
Demaestri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Contonio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demaestri looks to score with a jab to the body but Contonio is just out of range.
Contonio swings for the body but Demaestri moves out of range.
Demaestri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Demaestri checks a leg kick.
Demaestri misses with a hook to the body

and Contonio counters by clinching up.
Contonio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contonio working aggressively here.
Contonio lands a body shot.
Demaestri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Contonio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Demaestri can turn it around.
Demaestri is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Contonio walks away with a smile on his face. Demaestri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Contonio throws a head kick that Demaestri semi-blocks.
Demaestri misses with a combination

and Contonio counters by moving into the clinch.
Contonio presses Demaestri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demaestri jumps guard but Contonio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eva Contonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Demaestri.
Contonio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Contonio holds him up against the cage and eventually Demaestri drops back down to his feet.
Demaestri jumps guard but Contonio stands there with Demaestri around his waist. Demaestri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demaestri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Contonio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Contonio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Contonio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demaestri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Contonio circles away quickly and effectively.

Contonio drives through and clinches with Demaestri against the cage.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Demaestri controls the action.
Contonio lands an elbow just above Demaestri 's eye.
Contonio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demaestri can do to turn this around?

Contonio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Contonio misses with a head kick.
Demaestri throws a nice looking combination but Contonio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Demaestri tries to get set, Contonio tries to push him back and clinch up but Demaestri manages to avoid the attempt.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
Contonio scores with a kick to the body.

Contonio clinches up against the cage.

Contonio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Contonio is looking to clinch.
Demaestri misses with an uppercut.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Demaestri - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contonio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Demaestri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demaestri throws a combination that misses

and Contonio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Contonio has him pressed against the cage.
Contonio can't find room to land a body shot as Demaestri controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Contonio.
Contonio tries a body shot but Demaestri blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Demaestri blocks an uppercut.
Contonio lands a body punch.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Contonio has him pressed against the cage.
Contonio is working Demaestri over against the cage.
Contonio has a couple of punches blocked by Demaestri.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Eva Contonio dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Demaestri avoids the head kick by Contonio.
Demaestri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Contonio tries to clinch but Demaestri moves out of range.
Demaestri throws out a counter right but Contonio avoids it with no problem.
Contonio connects with an inside leg kick.
Contonio slips a jab and a cross from Demaestri.
Contonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Contonio avoids nicely.
Demaestri misses with a double jab

and Contonio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Contonio.
Demaestri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Contonio smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demaestri lands a two punch combo.
Demaestri throws a nice looking combination but Contonio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contonio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Demaestri.
Demaestri lands with a good body shot.
Demaestri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Demaestri.
Demaestri avoids the head kick by Contonio.
Demaestri throws a series of punches but Contonio moves out of range.
Contonio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Demaestri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contonio misses with a double jab.
Demaestri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demaestri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demaestri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Demaestri finds it's way through Contonio's defenses.
Demaestri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Contonio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Contonio.
Claudio Demaestri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Contonio.
Contonio tries a body shot but Demaestri blocks it.
Demaestri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Contonio smiles and moves away.
Demaestri misses with a straight right.
Demaestri misses with a double jab

and Contonio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Contonio.
Demaestri jumps guard but Contonio stands there with Demaestri around his waist. Demaestri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eva Contonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Demaestri.
The referee calls for Contonio to work.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Contonio has him pressed against the cage.
Contonio is pushing Demaestri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Contonio tries a body shot but Demaestri blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Contonio.
Contonio has Demaestri pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contonio tries to throw a body punch but Demaestri avoids it by throwing Contonio back against the cage.
Contonio misses with a punch on the inside.
Demaestri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Contonio smiles and moves away.
Demaestri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Demaestri.
Demaestri swings widly with a right hand

and Contonio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Contonio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Contonio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demaestri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Contonio tries a body shot but Demaestri blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demaestri.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Contonio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Contonio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demaestri up against the cage.
Eva Contonio has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri fails to pull guard.
Contonio lands a nice shot to the body.
Contonio is struggling to control the position.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Contonio won't allow it.
Eva Contonio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Contonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contonio tries to work over Demaestri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Contonio holds him up against the cage and eventually Demaestri drops back down to his feet.
Demaestri tries to pull guard but Contonio won't allow it.
Demaestri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Contonio smiles and moves away.

Contonio clinches.

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 Eva Contonio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Contonio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eva Contonio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alf Stewart is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rose
vs
Stewart

175 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

205 cm
28
180 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alf Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart connects with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rose.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
Stewart's coach down at Beast Bar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stewart's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rose tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Stewart misses.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Rose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stewart misses with a body kick.
It looked like Rose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stewart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rose lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stewart will feel that in the morning.
Stewart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stewart manages to circle out of the way.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Stewart clinches up against the cage.

Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Rose clinches up against the cage.
Stewart is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stewart misses with a double jab.

Stewart forces Rose back against the cage and clinches.

Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.

Stewart has managed to clinch.
Stewart wants to break free but Rose has control.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Stewart clinches with his opponent.

Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose moves out of range of the body kick from Stewart.
As Stewart looks to move away, Rose throws a big counter combo bu Stewart just gets out of the way.
Rose keeps the fight on the outside.
Alf Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.

Rose forces Stewart back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart tries to break free but Rose pushes him back against the cage.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.

Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rose.
Stewart lands a head shot.
Stewart is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stewart is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Stewart circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose lands with a kick to the temple. Stewart shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stewart works Rose's body with a nice hook.

Stewart moves into the clinch.

Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart scores with a jab. Rose acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stewart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stewart tries to clinch there but Rose circles away.
Rose misses the body punch
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Stewart.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Rose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stewart lands a jab to the nose.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rose as he jumps to the side.
Stewart swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Stewart cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Rose slips a straight right by Stewart.
A nice combination there by Rose.
Rose scores with a nice body kick.
Rose explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rose lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stewart takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alf Stewart dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The crowd cheers as Rose lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stewart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stewart tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stewart just manages to avoid it.
Rose throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stewart throws a one two combo.

Stewart has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose prevents Stewart from breaking the clinch.

Stewart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rose uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is looking to stand up but Stewart won't let him.
Stewart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stewart scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Stewart has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose has Stewart pressed against the cage, preventing Stewart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stewart tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position.

Rose breaks from the clinch.
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Rose connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rose connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stewart with a hook.
Alf Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stewart pinned against the cage. Stewart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Rose throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Rose fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stewart.
Robbie Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stewart with a nice cross.
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart tries to bum rush Rose with a series of wild strikes but Rose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Stewart instigates a clinch.
Stewart working hard to break the clinch.
Stewart tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position.

Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stewart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rose has time to react.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stewart circles away quickly and effectively.
Stewart unleashes a big counter combination but Rose bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Rose.
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose slips a jab from Stewart.
Rose lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stewart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rose.
Stewart throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stewart's waist but Stewart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Rose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stewart throws a body kick that misses.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Alf Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Rose throws a lazy head kick

and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stewart.
Stewart is trying to pull guard but Rose turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rose.
Rose checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart tries to clinch up but Rose circles away and keeps his distance.
Rose cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Rose.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Stewart lands.
Stewart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Rose.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart scores with a nice head shot.
Rose thows a body kick. Stewart tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stewart as he jumps to the side.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rose gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stewart.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Stewart misses
and Rose counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rose.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stewart, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stewart circles away.
Stewart connects with a body shot.

Stewart moves into the clinch.
Rose prevents Stewart from breaking the clinch.

Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rose momentarily.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rose gets tackled into the cage by Stewart. Stewart maintains the clinch.
Stewart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stewart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Stewart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stewart working hard to break the clinch.

Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stewart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stewart.
Rose misses with a two punch combination.
Alf Stewart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose doesn't manage to clinch there - Stewart circles away.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rose is looking to wear down Stewart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stewart misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rose.
Rose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stewart lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robbie Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose connects with an inside leg kick.
Stewart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alf Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alf Stewart!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allkindsa Bustinchapsup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bustinchapsup has chosen Mouth for war as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sammy Owens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Owens
vs
Bustinchapsup

182 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

185 cm
27
185 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

On Tap w/ laundry

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 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allkindsa Bustinchapsup!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Owens misses.
Owens looks to land a right hand but Bustinchapsup moved out of range.
Owens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bustinchapsup cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Owens is looking to land body kicks.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bustinchapsup.
Owens throws an overhand right that lands on Bustinchapsup's shoulder, as Bustinchapsup tries to avoid the shot.

Owens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bustinchapsup to the mat! Bustinchapsup manages to get full guard.
Owens trying to control but Bustinchapsup is working from the bottom.

Bustinchapsup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustinchapsup keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustinchapsup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Owens wants to control from the top but Bustinchapsup keeps moving.
Bustinchapsup is trying to keep Owens in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens throwing strikes from guard but Bustinchapsup blocks nicely.
Owens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Bustinchapsup has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Owens is landing a low percentage of strikes.

That's two 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.
Owens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bustinchapsup throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bustinchapsup misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bustinchapsup misses with a hook.
Bustinchapsup blocks a head kick by Owens.
Bustinchapsup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been hearing reports that Owens has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Owens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bustinchapsup scores with a three punch combo!
Owens lands a high kick!
Owens misses with a kick to the body
and Bustinchapsup counters with a nice body kick.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Bustinchapsup throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bustinchapsup, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustinchapsup shoots in for a takedown but Owens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bustinchapsup blocks a head kick by Owens.
Bustinchapsup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Owens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bustinchapsup.
Owens throws a head kick that Bustinchapsup semi-blocks.
Owens dodges the punch combination from Bustinchapsup.
Bustinchapsup looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.

Bustinchapsup gets caught napping as Owens dives in and scores a takedown. Bustinchapsup manages to retain guard.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustinchapsup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens working some strikes from top position.

Bustinchapsup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.

Bustinchapsup has an active guard here but Owens has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustinchapsup controlling the position well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Owens lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bustinchapsup controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Owens sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Bustinchapsup actively working from the bottom here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bustinchapsup.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Bustinchapsup loads up on a big right hand but Owens slips the punch.
Bustinchapsup misses with a two punch combination.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Bustinchapsup.
Allkindsa Bustinchapsup seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Bustinchapsup throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Owens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owens lands in his opponent's guard.
Bustinchapsup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bustinchapsup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens distracts Bustinchapsup with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bustinchapsup looking for a guillotine here but Owens defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Owens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sammy Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Bustinchapsup is retaining full guard.

Bustinchapsup looking for a guillotine here but Owens defends easily.

That's two 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.
Owens pushing down on Bustinchapsup's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Owens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bustinchapsup trying to control but Owens postures up.
Owens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bustinchapsup is doing well to control the position and prevent Owens from advancing to side control.
Owens is looking to take a break and control but Bustinchapsup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bustinchapsup looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustinchapsup trying to control here.
Owens wants to control but Bustinchapsup is keeping him busy.
Bustinchapsup trying to control from the bottom.

Bustinchapsup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Owens wants to control but Bustinchapsup is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bustinchapsup throws a lazy uppercut
and Owens counters with a head kick.
Bustinchapsup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Owens lands with a good body shot.
Bustinchapsup throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Bustinchapsup counters with a body kick.
Bustinchapsup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Bustinchapsup avoids the head kick by Owens.
Bustinchapsup throws a counter combo.
Owens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bustinchapsup misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Owens slips under a jab from Bustinchapsup.
Owens misses with an uppercut.
Bustinchapsup works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Bustinchapsup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bustinchapsup thows a left - swing and a miss!
Owens thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bustinchapsup dips to his left and cracks Owens with an uppercut!
Owens tries for a takedown but Bustinchapsup sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Sammy Owens will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bustinchapsup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Owens.
Owens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bustinchapsup moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Owens connects with a leg kick. Bustinchapsup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bustinchapsup avoids a kick to the body.
Owens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bustinchapsup throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Bustinchapsup 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Owens.
Bustinchapsup lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bustinchapsup enables Owens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bustinchapsup manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens chips away with some ground and pound.

Bustinchapsup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bustinchapsup is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Owens defends well.
Owens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Owens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Owens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Owens is chipping away with strikes.
Owens trying to control the position but Bustinchapsup is working away.
Bustinchapsup trying his best to control but Owens has mounted him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustinchapsup tries to lock up and control but Owens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owens breaks from Bustinchapsup's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bustinchapsup regains half guard.
Bustinchapsup keeping hold of Owens's head, controlling as best he can.
Owens wants to take a breather but Bustinchapsup is having none of it.
Bustinchapsup trying to hold on to Owens's head to control him but Owens postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustinchapsup is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Owens is staying active.

Bustinchapsup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bustinchapsup wants to control but Owens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Owens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Owens wants to take a breather but Bustinchapsup is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Owens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bustinchapsup on his heels. He'll look to pass Bustinchapsup's guard now, I'm sure.

Bustinchapsup looking for subs off his back but Owens has passed one foot through into half guard.
Allkindsa Bustinchapsup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bustinchapsup is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustinchapsup on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bustinchapsup is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bustinchapsup can do to turn this around?
Owens is controlling the pace.
Owens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sammy Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Owens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Owens 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Owens!
A relieved looking Sammy Owens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Allkindsa Bustinchapsup spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the crowd'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

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