WFC - 40 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gunines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Gable has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gunines
vs
Gable

196 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

205 cm
27
275 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Louis Gunines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Gable!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gable.
Gable throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gable lands with a kick to the temple. Gunines shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Gable throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunines was covering up waiting for the punch and Gable finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunines keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gable is one step ahead there.
Gunines has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunines wants to sweep here but Gable controlling him for the moment.
Gunines is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gunines has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gable has passed into side control.
Gable connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gunines some visible discomfort.
Gunines can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunines tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunines keeps working.
Gunines tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gunines's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gunines is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gunines regains half guard.
Gunines is doing well to control the position and prevent Gable from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gable wants to free his trapped foot but Gunines is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunines moves into full guard.
Gable landing some decent shots from guard.

Gunines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gable can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunines has Gable pulled in close to control his posture.

Gunines looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gable passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunines wants to control but Gable postures up.
Gunines is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gable off and has taken his back!
Gable tries to break free.
Gunines controlling the position well here. Gable rolled but Gunines kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Gunines has managed to slip his arm under Gable's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gable is tapping out! Submission win for Gunines.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Louis Gunines!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shifty McShady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Suffa by Hed Pe. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lynch
vs
McShady

186 cm
25
204 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

185 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

On Tap

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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shifty McShady!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch misses with a few strikes there.
McShady tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lynch 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.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but McShady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch wants to clinch up but McShady keeps it at a distance.
McShady changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McShady showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynch.
McShady goes for a double leg but Lynch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lynch continues to drive forward.
Lynch throws a series of punches but McShady moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch throws a nice looking combination but McShady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McShady is looking for the big counter here.
McShady throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lynch's head.
Some wild striking there from Lynch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Lynch with that takedown attempt.
McShady shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Lynch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McShady.
McShady tries to counter by closing the distance.

Lynch drives through with a takedown into McShady's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

McShady pushes Lynch off and gets back to his feet.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick
and McShady counters with a series of strikes. Lynch will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McShady misses with a head kick.
Lynch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McShady tries for a takedown but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lucas Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifty McShady.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - McShady circles away.
McShady misses with a takedown attempt - Lynch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch shoots in and drives through. McShady sprawls well.
As Lynch backs off McShady throws a huge counter combo but Lynch manages to avoid it all.
McShady avoids the head kick by Lynch.
McShady shapes to counter with a head kick.
McShady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lynch as McShady shoots in.
McShady looks winded!

Lynch moves into the clinch.

McShady jumps guard and drags Lynch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Lynch stands up from McShady's guard - Lynch perhaps looking for a knockout.
McShady tries a head kick but it misses.

Lynch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McShady quickly recovers to half guard.
McShady wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lynch stands up from half guard.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but McShady shows good takedown defense.
No luck for McShady with that takedown attempt.
McShady looks to land a combination but Lynch avoids it well.
McShady closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from McShady. Those never looked like landing.

Lynch gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a head punch that misses.

Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lynch rushes McShady and presses him up against the cage.

Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.

Lynch lands a left and a right that send McShady crashing to the mat, dazed. Lynch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Shifty McShady has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McShady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynch swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Lynch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shifty McShady's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McShady scores with a head kick.

It looks like Lucas Lynch has been cut.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McShady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

McShady closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynch did well to prevent McShady getting side control.

Lynch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McShady keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McShady prevents the takedown attempt.

McShady's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McShady can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McShady shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucas Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McShady throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.

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

McShady has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lynch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McShady is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Lynch backs off McShady throws a huge counter combo but Lynch manages to avoid it all.

Lynch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lynch tries to work over McShady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McShady shoots in but Lynch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McShady fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shifty McShady.
McShady tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a series of punches but McShady moves out of range.
Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
McShady is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McShady lands with a slapping head kick.
McShady avoids the head kick by Lynch.
A punch combination from McShady misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McShady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucas Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynch throws a right and a left that McShady avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lynch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Lynch does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
McShady scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
McShady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lynch sprawls well. Lynch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McShady gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McShady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynch throws a right hand that McShady ducks under and follows up with a left that McShady also avoids with ease.
McShady on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McShady shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
A low kick from Lynch misses
and McShady counters with a three punch combo that has Lynch backing up. Lynch nods at McShady to acknowledge the strikes.
McShady scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McShady closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for McShady on that attempt.
McShady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McShady slips a jab and a cross from Lynch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Lynch dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from McShady.
Lynch tests McShady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lynch tries to clinch but McShady moves out of range.
McShady misses with a takedown attempt
and Lynch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Lynch looking to score a takedown here. McShady is defending well but Lynch drives through and ends up in McShady's guard.

McShady is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lynch presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lynch stalls.

Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McShady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McShady.
Lucas Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McShady's waist but McShady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lynch off to one side.
Lynch with a poor takedown
and McShady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Lynch. Those never looked like landing.
McShady lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynch tries to clinch but McShady moves out of range.
Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McShady sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by McShady.
Lynch shoots in and drives through. McShady sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McShady stuffs the takedown attempt from Lynch. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShady is in close to Lynch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lynch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lynch is looking to stand up but McShady isn't so interested in that idea.
McShady scoring with some ground and pound.
McShady connects with a couple of short punches.
McShady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McShady lands a couple of digs.
McShady passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
McShady scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lynch?

McShady looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McShady controlling his opponent.
Lynch is trying to stand.
McShady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynch is looking to escape.
Lynch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McShady on the ground.
McShady landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShady lands a heavy elbow.
Lynch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding McShady's attempts to control the action.
Shifty McShady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lynch wants to hold on but McShady pushes him away.
Shifty McShady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lynch tries to get out of the position.
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding McShady's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! McShady connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lucas Lynch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McShady sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shifty McShady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lynch 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28

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

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eoin Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Neuhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neuhardt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Street Fighter II Ryu Theme Original . Eoin Greene has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Greene
vs
Neuhardt

176 cm
26
135 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

164 cm
19
132 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Machiavelli Boutique

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eoin Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddy Neuhardt!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neuhardt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greene on his heels. He'll look to pass Greene's guard now, I'm sure.
Neuhardt won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neuhardt.

Greene has his foot on Neuhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neuhardt works his way back into a safe position though.
Neuhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neuhardt throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
Greene really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neuhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Greene is looking for a triangle but Neuhardt pushes his legs off easily.
Neuhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neuhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
Neuhardt wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Neuhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuhardt trying to move into half guard but instead Greene has managed to sweep!

Greene landing with the ground and pound.
Greene won't allow Neuhardt to get back to his feet.
Greene works over Neuhardt with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene prevents Neuhardt from getting back to his feet.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Neuhardt's head.
Greene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greene works over Neuhardt with some ground and pound from guard.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Greene sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neuhardt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene working Neuhardt over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Greene.
Greene has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greene is nestled in close to Neuhardt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greene takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Neuhardt is rocked!
Neuhardt taking some punishment here, with Greene in his half guard.
Neuhardt is still in real trouble! Can Greene finish him?

Greene is working for a kimura but Neuhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
Neuhardt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Greene is working for a submission of some sort.
Greene is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Neuhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neuhardt seems to have recovered his senses.
Greene slips a nice elbow through Neuhardt's hands, connecting with Neuhardt's forehead.

Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neuhardt is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Greene landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greene is nestled in close to Neuhardt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Greene working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greene working over Neuhardt with some ground and pound. Neuhardt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neuhardt looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greene is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greene slips a nice elbow through Neuhardt's hands, connecting with Neuhardt's forehead.
Neuhardt is trying to stand back up but Greene is controlling him
Nice strikes from Greene there.
Greene drops an elbow to the side of Neuhardt's head.
Neuhardt is looking to escape.
Greene lands with a punch from half guard.
Neuhardt wants to get back to full guard.
Greene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Greene working over Neuhardt with some ground and pound. Neuhardt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neuhardt is trying to stand up here but Greene is controlling him well.
Neuhardt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greene scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neuhardt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greene winds up and cracks Neuhardt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greene lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Neuhardt! More strikes land and this one is all over! Greene jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eoin Greene!
In defeat, Eddy Neuhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'we' ll be back, better and stronger'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rollins has chosen Green Giant as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wyatt
vs
Rollins

225 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

On Tap

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gray Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Rollins throws a right hand that Wyatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wyatt also avoids with ease.
Wyatt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wyatt somewhat.
Rollins swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rollins circles away.

Wyatt gets a clinch.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rollins jumps guard but Wyatt stands there with Rollins around his waist. Rollins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Wyatt breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Rollins misses.
Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Wyatt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Rollins misses.
Wyatt shoots in for a double leg but Rollins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wyatt defends it well.

Wyatt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rollins sprawls well initially but Wyatt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt trying to control from Rollins's half guard. Rollins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wyatt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rollins trying to keep a closed guard but Wyatt is proving a slippery customer.

Wyatt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rollins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wyatt is looking to defend but Rollins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wyatt! Rollins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wyatt taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sid Rollins!
Sid Rollins very nearly forgot to thank On Tap 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.

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hype
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A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Pavelic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight for your rights. 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.

Frost
vs
Pavelic

185 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

On Tap

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ante Pavelic!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pavelic.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pavelic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pavelic throws a head kick that misses

and Frost counters with a shoot takedown. Pavelic fights it but they end up in guard.
Frost trying to control but Pavelic is working from the bottom.
Frost lands a couple of elbows.
Pavelic is controlling Frost's posture.
Frost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frost throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pavelic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
Pavelic is pulling down on Frost's head. It's preventing any offense from Frost, at least for the moment.
Frost is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frost throws a strike but Pavelic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Pavelic being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Pavelic from controlling successfully.
Pavelic is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavelic controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pavelic trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Frost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pavelics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Frost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pavelic misses with a low kick.
Pavelic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Frost.
Frost throws a head kick but Pavelic moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavelic wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost attempts a counter takedown but Pavelic avoids it well and moves away.
Frost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pavelic wants to clinch but Frost slips to the side
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Pavelic tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Pavelic tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost feinted with a counter takedown.
Frost lands with a straight right. Pavelic didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavelic throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost lands a head kick. Pavelic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Frost plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pavelic throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pavelic takes one on the button.
Pavelic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pavelic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ante Pavelic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost thuds his shin into the meat of Pavelic's side.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Frost plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pavelic tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pavelic sprawls and moves away.
Pavelic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frost counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Frost.
Frost lands with a shot to the body.
Roger Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavelic is defended easily by Frost.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frost. Pavelic shrugs it off though.
Frost scores with a push kick.
Pavelic misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pavelic throws a head kick that misses

and Frost counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pavelic is breathing heavily.
Frost landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pavelic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frost scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavelic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavelic is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pavelic on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frost connects with a nice short shot to Pavelic's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Frost is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frost sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Frost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavelic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frost lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frost works his way into side control.
Frost scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pavelic to see if he's OK.
Frost looks up at the clock and then as Pavelic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Frost smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pavelic is pushing Frost's head away, looking to escape. Frost manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Frost's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pavelic is being controlled here.
Roger Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Frost is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pavelic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frost lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frost thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavelic wants to control but Frost postures up.
Frost lands some shots froms side control.
Frost works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Frost works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Frost wants to control but Pavelic is keeping him busy.
Pavelic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Frost dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Frost scores with a head kick.
Frost scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pavelic tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Frost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pavelic with a poor takedown
and Frost makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pavelic really felt that one!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavelic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pavelic can't break the clinch.
Frost connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavelic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavelic fails to pull guard.
Pavelic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pavelic backwards.
Frost is pressed up against the cage. Pavelic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frost down to the mat. Frost avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roger Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Pavelic.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frost.
Frost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frost lands with an overhand left.

Frost rushes Pavelic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Pavelic is rocked!
The two fighters are battling for control here. Pavelic trying to break out of Frost's Thai clinch. Frost unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Pavelic to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Frost!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Roger Frost!
After the big win, Roger Frost made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors On Tap and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kalaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Taylor
vs
Kalaway

156 cm
28
138 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

150 cm
20
130 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Kalaway!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kalaway's half guard.

Kalaway kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kalaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalaway pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Kalaway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Kalaway, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Kalaway against the cage but Kalaway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalaway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Kalaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalaway defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Kalaway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalaway continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kalaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalaway pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
It seemed like Kalaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalaway leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalaway is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Kalaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Kalaway, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Kalaway against the cage but Kalaway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Kalaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Kalaway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalaway continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalaway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalaway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

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.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalaway! But no joy.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalaway's waist but Kalaway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Kalaway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
It seemed like Kalaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Kalaway gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.

Taylor drives through and clinches with Kalaway against the cage.

Kalaway gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Taylor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kalaway keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Kalaway is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taylor can't fight it off and eventually Kalaway manages to take the fight to the floor. Taylor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalaway wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Taylor looking to control.
Kalaway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Kalaway from controlling successfully.
Mark Kalaway has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalaway content to stall in guard here.
Kalaway has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taylor is proving hard to escape from.
Taylor is trying to keep Kalaway in close.
Kalaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalaway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kalaway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kalaway tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Taylor is working for an americana but Kalaway has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Taylor was thinking about the submission.
Kalaway keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Kalaway stays in close to Taylor's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalaway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.
Kalaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalaway passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kalaway trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
It looks like Kalaway is going to stand back up.
Kalaway passes to full mount!
Kalaway looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalaway is looking to stand but Taylor has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kalaway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kalaway content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalaway tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Kalaway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kalaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Taylor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalaway defends well and Taylor ends up having to push Kalaway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalaway misses.
Joseph Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalaway defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalaway slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kalaway has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Taylor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalaway but Kalaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Kalaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalaway as he avoids it easily.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kalaway but Kalaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalaway throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Kalaway shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kalaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalaway pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Kalaway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kalaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalaway pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalaway avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Kalaway, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Kalaway against the cage but Kalaway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalaway! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Kalaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Kalaway circles away easily
and Kalaway counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kalaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kalaway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kalaway!
After winning the bout, Mark Kalaway thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracij Nezmah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracij Nezmah will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kamen
vs
Gracij Nezmah

190 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

217 cm
30
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Kamen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gracij Nezmah!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nezmah throws a right and a left that Kamen avoids nicely.
Kamen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nezmah loads up on a big right hand but Kamen slips the punch.
Kamen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nezmah circles away quickly and effectively.
Nezmah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamen misses with a combination
and Nezmah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamen throws an overhand right that lands on Nezmah's shoulder, as Nezmah tries to avoid the shot.
Kamen misses with a body shot
and Nezmah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Nezmah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamen tries to throw a body punch but Nezmah avoids it by throwing Kamen back against the cage.
Nezmah prevents a body shot from Kamen.
Kamen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nezmah backwards.
Kamen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nezmah looking to stall.
Kamen can't find room to land a body shot as Nezmah controls the action.

Nezmah manages to break the clinch.
Nezmah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nezmah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamen moves away.
Kamen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Kamen rushes Nezmah and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamen as Nezmah tries to tie him up.
A short left from Kamen.
Kamen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nezmah's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kamen.
Nezmah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamen works on Nezmah's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nezmah - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Kamen.
A short body shot lands from Kamen as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamen.
Nezmah looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nezmah's elbow.
Kamen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nezmah or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamen lands with a right to the head.
Kamen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kamen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nezmah's elbow.
Kamen lands with a right to the head.
Kamen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kamen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kamen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamen tries to work over Nezmah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nezmah prevents a body shot from Kamen.
Kamen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nezmah's elbow.
Kamen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamen has Nezmah pressed against the cage.
Nezmah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamen can't find room to land a body shot as Nezmah controls the action.
Kamen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Kamen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kamen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nezmah.
Kamen tries to clinch up but Nezmah circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice straight punches there by Nezmah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nezmah.
Kamen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nezmah can do to turn this around?

Kamen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kamen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamen tries to throw a body punch but Nezmah avoids it by throwing Kamen back against the cage.
Kamen can't find room to land a body shot as Nezmah controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Kamen.
Kamen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nezmah - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nezmah takes a shot to the head.
Nezmah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nezmah's elbow.
Kamen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamen tries to throw a body punch but Nezmah avoids it by throwing Kamen back against the cage.
Kamen has a couple of punches blocked by Nezmah.
Nezmah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamen cracks Nezmah with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kamen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nezmah trying to control the position but instead, Kamen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nezmah into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nezmah has had enough of the clinch but Kamen keeps him there for the moment.
Nezmah prevents a body shot from Kamen.
Charles Kamen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamen lands with a left to the head.
Kamen misses with a body punch.
Kamen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nezmah.
Nezmah takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kamen.
Nezmah is breathing heavily.
Kamen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamen.
Kamen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nezmah wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamen won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamen lands an uppercut.
Kamen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nezmah uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kamen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kamen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nezmah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamen misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nezmah is trying to break the clinch but Kamen is controlling him.
Kamen pushes Nezmah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamen works on Nezmah's body with a couple of short punches.
Kamen pushes Nezmah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamen working aggressively here.
Kamen controlling the action here for a moment.
Kamen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamen misses with the head strike.
Kamen has a couple of punches blocked by Nezmah.
Nezmah tries to circle away but Kamen has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Kamen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kamen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nezmah dodges the punch combination from Kamen.
Kamen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nezmah is just out of range.
Kamen throws a series of punches but Nezmah moves out of range.
Nezmah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kamen to counter with a crisp jab.

Nezmah has managed to clinch.
Kamen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nezmah controls his hands.
Kamen tries to work over Nezmah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nezmah stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamen scores with a shot to the side of Nezmah's head.
Kamen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nezmah.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nezmah jumps guard but Kamen stands there with Nezmah around his waist. Nezmah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nezmah is trying to force a seperation but Kamen has the dominant position.
Kamen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamen tries to throw a body punch but Nezmah avoids it by throwing Kamen back against the cage.
Kamen lands a body shot.
Nezmah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kamen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nezmah backwards.
Kamen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nezmah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamen misses with a body punch.
Kamen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nezmah up against the cage.
Nezmah prevents a body shot from Kamen.
Kamen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nezmah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamen after a bit of a struggle.
Kamen tries a body shot but Nezmah blocks it.
Nezmah prevents a body shot from Kamen.
Kamen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nezmah is looking to take this one to the mat.
Charles Kamen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gracij Nezmah.
Kamen tries to work over Nezmah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamen lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kamen.
Kamen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kamen fails to land.
Kamen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamen.
Nezmah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kamen tries to throw a body punch but Nezmah avoids it by throwing Kamen back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Kamen to work.
Kamen tries a body shot but Nezmah blocks it.
Kamen tries to throw a body punch but Nezmah avoids it by throwing Kamen back against the cage.
Kamen throws a head punch that misses.
Kamen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nezmah or not.
Charles Kamen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamen scores with a hook to the body.
Kamen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracij Nezmah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Kamen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamen 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Kamen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Charles Kamen thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Gruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Vanderhose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Vanderhose is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gruff
vs
Vanderhose

185 cm
20
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
24
252 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

On Tap

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Gruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Vanderhose!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gruff throws a hook but Vanderhose blocks it.
Gruff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gruff misses with a body shot
and Vanderhose counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vanderhose scores with a head kick.
Vanderhose dives in for a single leg takedown but Gruff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid body kick from Vanderhose.
Vanderhose has a takedown stuffed.
Gruff scores with a sloppy right hand. Vanderhose should have avoided that one.

It looks like Casper Vanderhose has been cut.
Gruff connects with a body shot that sends Vanderhose's belly button to the back.
Gruff throws a body shot but no joy.
Gruff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanderhose doesn't seem bothered though.
Vanderhose looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderhose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gruff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gruff scores with a nice head shot.
Vanderhose throws a low kick, looking for Gruff's leg but Gruff calmly moves out of range.
Gruff is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gruff lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vanderhose backs up against the cage.
Vanderhose lands with a kick to the temple. Gruff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Gruff feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vanderhose sprawling to the canvas! Vanderhose rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gruff finish him?!

Vanderhose is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruff connects with a superb combination that knocks Vanderhose out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Gruff before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Vanderhose!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Gruff!
Billy Gruff very nearly forgot to thank On Tap 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.