MH17-Demolition PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Farquardt
vs
Gordan

185 cm
23
268 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thurgood Farquardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Gordan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

A jab-cross combination lands for Gordan and sends Farquardt crashing to the mat! Gordan follows him down to the mat - Farquardt regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Farquardt is rocked!

It looks like Thurgood Farquardt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordan controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Farquardt is out! Gordan gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Barry Gordan!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Carver has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Carver
vs
Drake

200 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rex Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Drake !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drake lands in his opponent's guard.
Carver wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position.
Carver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Drake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Drake drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Drake as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Carver screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Drake ! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Drake !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dhe Orele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Aux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aux is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44E-lW3aYhM. 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.

Orele
vs
Aux

190 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhe Orele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Aux!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aux looks to score with a jab to the body but Orele is just out of range.
No luck for Aux with that takedown attempt.
Dhe Orele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aux shoots in for a double leg but Orele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhe Orele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Aux.
Orele lands with an uppercut that bounces Aux off the cage and back into rage.
Orele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aux.
Aux throws a low kick but Orele avoids it.
Orele thuds his right hand into Aux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orele connects with a jab.
Orele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orele's corner calls for a 1-2. Orele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aux looks gassed!
Orele scores with a body shot.
Orele throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orele cracks Aux with an open hand slap.
Aux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orele.
Aux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aux takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Aux or perhaps it was just good defense by Orele which made him look bad.
Orele scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orele digs a good hook to Aux's body.
Orele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orele scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Orele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aux has time to react.
Orele catches Aux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orele scores with a nice strike.
Aux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orele lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Orele's corner calls for a 1-2. Orele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orele throws a good cross that connects.
Aux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aux is trying desperately to land a takedown but Orele is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Aux.
Orele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orele.
Orele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aux on the side of the head.
Orele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Orele does it's job there.
Aux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orele lands with a right hand.
Jab by Orele.
Orele connects with a nice looking jab.
Orele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Orele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aux is able to avoid easily.
Orele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Orele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aux fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Orele catches Aux right on the button with a cross.
Orele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orele closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Orele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aux on the side of the head.
Orele connects with a right hand. Aux shakes it off.
Aux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orele tests Aux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orele lands with an uppercut that bounces Aux off the cage and back into rage.
A nice combination there by Orele.
Orele scores with a decent looking hook.
Orele lands an overhand right.
Orele scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aux.
A jab from Orele does it's job there.
Orele connects with a body shot.
Aux takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Orele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aux can do to turn this around?
Orele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aux throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Aux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orele has got the better of the exchanges.
Aux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dhe Orele is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Orele finds it's target.
Good shot there by Orele.
Orele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aux has time to react.
Orele cracks Aux with a good jab.
Orele lands an overhand right.
Orele avoids the head kick by Aux.
Orele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orele's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Orele duly obliges.
Orele throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orele looks to land a body kick but Aux moved away.
Aux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orele counters with a stiff right hand.
Orele cracks Aux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aux is breathing heavily.
Orele lands a jab to the head.
Aux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Orele is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orele jabs Aux right on the nose. Aux blinks but takes it well.
Aux moves forwards but Orele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orele throws a combination. Aux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aux walks into a stiff left hand from Orele.
Aux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Orele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orele connects with the punch.
Orele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dhe Orele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Aux or perhaps it was just good defense by Orele which made him look bad.
Dhe Orele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Aux.
Aux drops his hands momentarily and Orele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orele scores with a sloppy right hand. Aux should have avoided that one.
Orele lands a head shot.
Orele lunges at Aux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aux's hand.
Orele lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orele cracks Aux with a good jab.
Orele with a nice cross.
Orele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orele digs a good hook to Aux's body.
Orele scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orele, as that shot connected.
Aux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orele to score with a decent uppercut.
Aux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orele lands with a nice combination. Aux backs away looking to recover.
Orele cracks Aux with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Orele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aux doesn't seem phased though.
Orele thuds a left hand into Aux's body.
Ben Aux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orele lands a head shot.
Orele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orele lands a jab to the head.
Aux drops his hands momentarily and Orele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orele jabs Aux right on the nose. Aux blinks but takes it well.
Orele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Orele there.
Aux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orele scores with a shot to the body.
Aux walks into a stiff left hand from Orele.
Orele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aux has his takedown stuffed
and Orele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Orele.
Orele lands a jab.
Aux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aux in his tracks.
Orele lands with a hook. Aux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orele connects with a looping right hand.
Orele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orele.
Orele cracks Aux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orele thuds a left hand into Aux's body.
A right-left combo lands from Orele.
Aux walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dhe Orele dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Aux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orele finds it's way round the side to connect with Aux's head.
Orele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orele defends it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Aux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orele, as that shot connected.
Jab from Orele.
Orele scores with a jab. Aux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Orele.
Aux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aux shoots in looking for a takedown. Orele tries to sprawl out of it but Aux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aux takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orele avoids it really well and circles away.
Dhe Orele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Aux.
A left lands for Orele.
Aux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Orele lands.
Orele scores with a punch to the head.
Orele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orele lands a jab to the nose.
Orele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aux's hands.
Aux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orele finds it's way round the side to connect with Aux's head.
Aux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orele sizes up Aux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aux shoots in but no luck this time.
Orele tests Aux's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orele lands with a hook. Aux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Aux is rocked!
Orele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aux.
Orele lands a lovely overhand right.
Aux is still on wobbly legs! Can Orele finish him?
Left hook, right uppercut from Orele.
Orele scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Orele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orele.
Aux seems to have recovered his senses.
Orele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aux walks into a jab.
Orele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Orele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aux doesn't seem phased though.
Aux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orele.
Orele cracks Aux with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orele lands with an overhand left.
Aux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orele's corner calls for a 1-2. Orele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orele lands with a right hand.
Aux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orele scores with a sloppy right hand. Aux should have avoided that one.
Orele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aux's head backwards.
Aux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orele stuffs the takedown.
Orele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aux walks into a stiff left hand from Orele.
Nice uppercut there from Orele.
A cross from Orele lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Orele scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orele cracks Aux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orele lands a head shot.
Orele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orele slaps away a takedown attempt from Aux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orele with a hook.
Aux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orele scores with a punch to the head.
Orele scores with a nice head shot.
Orele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orele cracks Aux with a good jab.
Aux walks into a stiff left hand from Orele.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Aux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orele lunges at Aux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aux's hand.
Ben Aux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Orele.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dhe Orele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orele 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dhe Orele!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klahan Virote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virote is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Victory. Klahan Virote will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fett
vs
Virote

180 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klahan Virote!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virote connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fett shoots for a takedown but Virote saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Virote connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fett. Fett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virote. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Virote scores with a four punch combination!
Virote misses with a straight right.
Virote lands with a straight right. Fett didn't see that one coming.
Virote tries to clinch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett walks into a stiff left hand from Virote.
Virote scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fett doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virote keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Virote thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Virote.
Virote swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fett.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virote.
Virote lands a head kick. Fett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Virote throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Virote stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virote throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Virote has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Virote.
Virote is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Virote tries a head kick but it misses.
Virote throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it.
Virote cracks the inside of Fett's front leg.
Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virote lands a head kick. Fett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett needs to keep his hands up - Virote had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Virote gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Virote manages to break the clinch.
Virote plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Virote's corner calls for a 1-2. Virote obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fett. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Virote has closed the distance and engaged Fett in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Virote manages to break the clinch.
Virote throws a big shot that misses.
Virote with a nice cross.
Fett avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Virote misses its intended target.
Fett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virote as he avoids it easily.
Virote misses with an uppercut. Fett saw that one coming.
Virote darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Virote has managed to clinch.
Virote is pressed up against the cage. Fett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virote down to the mat. Virote avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virote avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virote lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Virote throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Virote punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Virote takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Virote as he jumps to the side.
Virote's corner calls for a 1-2. Virote obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Virote lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Virote. That snapped Fett's head back.
Fett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virote but Virote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virote.
Virote lands with a kick to the temple. Fett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Virote loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Virote misses with an uppercut.

Virote instigates a clinch.
Virote prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virote prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Virote to work.
Virote scores with a shoulder strike.

Virote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virote thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virote scores with a one two! Fett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virote throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Klahan Virote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Virote throws a big shot that misses.
Virote misses with a series of wild punches.
Virote connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Virote.
Virote scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Virote finds it's target.
Virote throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fett on the side of the head.
Virote lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virote fails to land with a series of punches.
Virote has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virote throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Virote.
Fett slips a straight right by Virote.
Virote scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Virote misses.
Virote bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fett's head.
Virote moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virote scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fett drops his hands momentarily and Virote takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Virote throws out a powerful jab.

Fett is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virote drops Fett with a naaaaasty hook - Fett is in real trouble here! Virote dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Virote!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Dimanche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimanche is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: GLaDos - Still Alive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Powers
vs
Dimanche

184 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

White Gorilla Nutrition
Machina Clothing and Apparel - Basics $15 a piece

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenny Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alec Dimanche!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dimanche connects with a looping right hand.
Powers throws a series of punches but Dimanche moves out of range.
Dimanche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Powers really is a fat lump.
Powers catches Dimanche with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Alec Dimanche has been cut.
Powers dodges the punch combination from Dimanche.
Nice shot lands for Dimanche.
Powers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimanche scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powers. Dimanche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powers defending well as Dimanche loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Dimanche coming out on top.

It looks like Kenny Powers has been cut.
Dimanche checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimanche lands a body shot.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Dimanche drops Powers with a huge uppercut! Powers drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dimanche is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Dimanche!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heddy Lamaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamaar comes to the cage accompanied by Pledge To Hedley Lamaar. This should be fireworks!

Lamaar
vs
Crump

180 cm
26
210 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

180 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Heddy Lamaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Crump!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Crump is just out of range.
Crump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamaar slips a jab and a cross from Crump.
Crump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Crump.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crump. Lamaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crump takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Lamaar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Lamaar seems content to control.
Lamaar trying to pass the guard but Crump defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamaar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lamaar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crump's head.

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.
Crump is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lamaar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crump keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lamaar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lamaar lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crump keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar trying to pass the guard but Crump defending well.
Crump is looking for a sweep. Lamaar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lamaar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lamaar is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lamaar is trying to control. Crump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crump moves into full guard.
Crump keeping moving, preventing Lamaar from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamaar throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heddy Lamaar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Crump gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamaar is pushing down on Crump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crump is fighting to maintain full guard but Lamaar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lamaar content to control rather than advance.
Lamaar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crump's head.
Lamaar controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump is refusing to be controlled, as Lamaar sits in half guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Heddy Lamaar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Crump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamaar moves away.
Lamaar misses with a hook to the body
and Crump counters with a three punch combo that has Lamaar backing up. Lamaar nods at Crump to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamaar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crump misses with a wild combination.
Crump is breathing heavily.
Lamaar just misses with a punch to the body.

Lamaar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crump napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Crump prevents Lamaar from improving position.
Lamaar cracks Crump with a big right hand but Crump just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lamaar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crump's legs.
Crump takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Crump is pushing Lamaar's head away, looking to escape. Lamaar manages to hold on to the position though.
Lamaar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

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.
Lamaar is working Crump over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Crump's face as Lamaar controls the position.
Lamaar lands some shots froms side control.
Lamaar is looking to take a break and control but Crump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crump trying to remain calm as Lamaar controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heddy Lamaar dominated that second round.
That's time! Lamaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lamaar connects with the punch.
Crump looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamaar is just out of range.
Crump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crump throws a series of punches but Lamaar moves out of range.

Lamaar drives through and clinches with Crump against the cage.

Lamaar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lamaar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lamaar looking to sit in guard and control but Crump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamaar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Heddy Lamaar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Crump does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lamaar throws a body punch but Crump moves out of range.

Lamaar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lamaar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Crump is looking to sweep but instead, Lamaar has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar not doing much here.
Crump taking some punishment here, with Lamaar in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar working the head and body with strikes.
Lamaar is taking a breather. Crump says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crump blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lamaar.

Lamaar seems to be looking for submissions.
Lamaar slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lamaar wants to free his trapped foot but Crump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jason Crump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heddy Lamaar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamaar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heddy Lamaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lamaar, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heddy Lamaar!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dhali Llamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhali Llamma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Damon's chin.

Llamma
vs
Damon

180 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhali Llamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Damon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llamma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Llamma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damon circles away quickly and effectively.
Damon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Llamma as he jumps to the side.
Llamma misses with a looping right.

Damon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Llamma to the mat! Llamma manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Damon wants to control from the top but Llamma keeps moving.

Llamma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Damon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Damon trying to control but Llamma is working from the bottom.
Llamma is looking to stand up but Damon isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Damon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Llamma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Llamma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Llamma!
Damon struggling a bit here.
Llamma controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Damon manages to get back to half guard.

Damon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Damon wants to get back to full guard.
Llamma wants to free his trapped foot but Damon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon gets full guard.

Damon pushes Llamma off and gets back to his feet.
Llamma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Damon's head backwards.

It looks like Josh Damon has been cut.
Damon fails to land the takedown.
Dhali Llamma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Damon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Llamma was covering up waiting for the punch and Damon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Llamma is looking to stand up but Damon isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Llamma pushes Damon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Damon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Llamma is fending him off so far but Damon persists. Nope, Llamma circles away and we're back to standing.
Dhali Llamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Damon.
Damon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Llamma fails to land with a series of punches.
Llamma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damon manages to avoid it.
Llamma doesn't manage to clinch there - Damon circles away.
Llamma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Llamma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damon looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llamma.

Damon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Llamma was covering up waiting for the punch and Damon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Llamma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Llamma tries to get out of the position.

Llamma manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dhali Llamma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Damon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Llamma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Damon.
Llamma thows a body shot but no joy.
Llamma throws a right and a left that Damon avoids nicely.
Llamma throws out a loose jab but Damon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Llamma looks to land a combination but Damon avoids it well.
Llamma misses with a wild combination.
Llamma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Llamma misses.
Damon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Llamma stuffs the takedown.
Llamma thuds his right hand into Damon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Llamma looks to score with a jab to the body but Damon is just out of range.
Llamma moves in looking to clinch but Damon pushes him off.

Damon scores a takedown into full mount!

Damon is working for a guillotine from mount but Llamma frees his head quite easily.
Damon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamma tries to buck Damon off but he can't manage it.
Llamma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Llamma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Damon on the ground.

Damon goes for an armbar but Llamma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Llamma.
Damon trying to keep a closed guard but Llamma is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Llamma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Damon tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Llamma in side control, throwing shots but Damon defends.
Llamma is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Damon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Llamma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Damon gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llamma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dhali Llamma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Damon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Llamma lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Llamma misses.
Llamma misses with a two punch combination.
Damon avoids the body shot from Llamma.
Damon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Damon dodges the punch combination from Llamma.
Llamma connects with a jab.

Damon is rocked!
A big right from Llamma misses.
Damon is still on wobbly legs! Can Llamma finish him?
Dhali Llamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Llamma throws a nice looking combination but Damon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damon seems to have recovered his senses.
Horrible takedown by Damon or perhaps it was just good defense by Llamma which made him look bad.
Dhali Llamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llamma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

Damon is trying to get an arm triangle but Llamma is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamma looking for a sweep but Damon has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Damon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Llamma misses with an uppercut.
Damon ducks under a wild hook from Llamma.
Llamma takes a swing at Damon's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Llamma misses.
Llamma throws a series of punches but Damon moves out of range.
Llamma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Llamma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Llamma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Damon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Llamma.
Llamma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Damon slips a jab and a cross from Llamma.
Nice takedown defense from Llamma. No joy for Damon on that attempt.
Dhali Llamma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Damon.
Llamma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Llamma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damon paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Damon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Llamma sprawls well initially but Damon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Llamma wants to get back to full guard but Damon has mounted him!

Damon looking to secure an arm triangle but Llamma defends it well.
Llamma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Damon has hold of Llamma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Llamma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Llamma bucks up and throws Damon to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Llamma misses the shot to the body.
Dhali Llamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Llamma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damon moves away.
Llamma fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Llamma looks to score with a jab to the body but Damon is just out of range.
Damon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llamma.
Llamma looks to land a left hand but Damon moved out of range nicely.
Damon shoots in for a takedown but Llamma shows good takedown defense.

Llamma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Llamma to work.
Llamma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Llamma.
Llamma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Llamma on the inside.
A short left from Llamma.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damon blocking some punches.
Llamma lands with a right to the head.
Damon tries to stall but Llamma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Josh Damon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Llamma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dhali Llamma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Llamma, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dhali Llamma!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Kasady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klopfenstein has chosen Freebird as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kasady
vs
Klopfenstein

188 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

Hell's Kitchen Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cletus Kasady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klopfenstein somewhat.
Kasady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klopfenstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kasady stuffs the takedown attempt from Klopfenstein . Klopfenstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Klopfenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klopfenstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Kasady finds it's way through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Klopfenstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasady.
Kasady looks to land a left hand but Klopfenstein moved out of range nicely.
Kasady scores with a hook to the body. Klopfenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Kasady blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kasady. No joy for Klopfenstein on that attempt.
Cletus Kasady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
The fight stays on the outside here - Klopfenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch but Kasady is having none of it.
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klopfenstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasady throws a body punch but Klopfenstein moves out of range.
Kasady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klopfenstein walks into a straight right hand from Kasady.
A head kick misses from Klopfenstein .
Kasady connects with a looping right hand.
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kasady fails to land with a series of punches.
Klopfenstein misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Klopfenstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klopfenstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kasady throws a body punch but Klopfenstein moves out of range.
Kasady is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasady as he jumps to the side.
Klopfenstein is looking to land body kicks.

Klopfenstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kasady looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kasady is looking to reverse the position.
Kasady wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Klopfenstein cracks Kasady with a big right hand but Kasady just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Kasady's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasady manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Klopfenstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klopfenstein trying to control the action but Kasady is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein winds up and cracks Kasady with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasady trying to control from the bottom.
Kasady has a hand on Klopfenstein 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Klopfenstein takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kasady manages to control the position for a moment.
Kasady is desperately trying to improve his position but Klopfenstein has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kasady scores with a jab to the body.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Klopfenstein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kasady swats away the attempt to clinch by Klopfenstein .
Kasady keeps the fight on the outside.

Klopfenstein rushes Kasady and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klopfenstein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Kasady pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasady ducks under a wild hook from Klopfenstein .

Klopfenstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kasady looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kasady wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kasady is looking to regain half guard here but Klopfenstein keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein prevents Kasady from escaping the position.
Klopfenstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasady keeps working.
Kasady tries to escape but Klopfenstein is in control.
Kasady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klopfenstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but Kasady slips to the side and avoids it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch there but Kasady circles away.
Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown but Kasady shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasady paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Klopfenstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasady sprawls well. He's pushed Klopfenstein 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasady lands a glancing blow to the side of Klopfenstein 's head.
Cletus Kasady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up but Kasady circles away and keeps his distance.
Klopfenstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasady slaps away a takedown attempt from Klopfenstein , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cletus Kasady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klopfenstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Klopfenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up but Kasady circles away and keeps his distance.
Klopfenstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasady is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klopfenstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Klopfenstein is breathing heavily.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up.
Kasady fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klopfenstein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Kasady.
Klopfenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasady throws a right hand that Klopfenstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Klopfenstein also avoids with ease.
Kasady throws a hook but Klopfenstein avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasady misses with a series of wild punches.
Klopfenstein looks to clinch
and Kasady counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klopfenstein wants to clinch but Kasady slips to the side
and Kasady counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasady circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasady counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klopfenstein darts in trying to clinch
and Kasady cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up
and Kasady counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus Kasady dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Klopfenstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasady.
Klopfenstein wants to clinch
and Kasady counters with a right hand to the body.
Kasady scores with a jab. Klopfenstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up
and Kasady counters with a two punch combo.
Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown but Kasady shows good takedown defense.
Kasady checks a low kick from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein tries to clinch
and Kasady counters with a nice body shot.
Kasady circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasady counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Klopfenstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady connects with a body shot.
Ichabod Klopfenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klopfenstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klopfenstein wants to clinch but Kasady slips to the side
and Kasady cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up
letting Kasady counter with a right hand.
Kasady just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasady circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kasady counter with a right hand.
Kasady throws a nice looking combination but Klopfenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klopfenstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kasady lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Klopfenstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kasady moves into full guard.

Kasady uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch but Kasady moves away
and Kasady cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Klopfenstein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klopfenstein is thwarting Kasady's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasady wants to get back to full guard.

Kasady looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kasady has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klopfenstein is working away from the top position though.
Klopfenstein working Kasady over with strikes.
Klopfenstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klopfenstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kasady tries to roll over but Klopfenstein keeps him under control.
Klopfenstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kasady is trying to get back to full guard.
Kasady wants to control the action here but instead Klopfenstein manages to pass to full mount!
Kasady wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Klopfenstein .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasady really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus Kasady clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Klopfenstein throws a head kick that misses
and Kasady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klopfenstein is looking to clinch but Kasady is avoiding it.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up but Kasady circles away and keeps his distance.
Klopfenstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasady.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klopfenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klopfenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klopfenstein .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasady misses with a body shot.
Klopfenstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasady lands with a hook. Klopfenstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein wants to clinch.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasady counters with a one-two to the body.
Kasady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klopfenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klopfenstein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Klopfenstein tries to clinch up
letting Kasady counter with a right hand.
Kasady misses with the combination.
A head kick by Klopfenstein misses
and Kasady counters with a one-two to the body.
Klopfenstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kasady counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasady throws a big shot that misses.
Klopfenstein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasady as he connects with a hook.
Klopfenstein throws a body kick that misses.
Klopfenstein misses with a low kick as Kasady jumps back.
Kasady slaps away a takedown attempt from Klopfenstein , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klopfenstein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kasady's head.
Klopfenstein throws a hook but Kasady blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown but Kasady shows good takedown defense.
Cletus Kasady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichabod Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Klopfenstein looks to clinch
and Klopfenstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasady lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klopfenstein backs up against the cage.
A left and a right from Kasady both land. Nice combination.
Kasady stuffs the takedown attempt from Klopfenstein . Klopfenstein gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klopfenstein . That's going to slow Kasady down.
Kasady scores with a nice head shot.
Kasady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klopfenstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Kasady pushes Klopfenstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Klopfenstein looking to throw knees to the head but Kasady is blocking nicely.
Kasady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klopfenstein backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kasady wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasady.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klopfenstein throws an elbow but misses.
Kasady managing to block the knees to the body from Klopfenstein .
Kasady stalling in the clinch but Klopfenstein improves position.
Kasady lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klopfenstein backwards.

Kasady manages to break the clinch.
Klopfenstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klopfenstein darts in trying to clinch
and Kasady counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Klopfenstein scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klopfenstein thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus Kasady had his way with Ichabod Klopfenstein in 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. This is the final round!

Kasady throws a combination. Klopfenstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good work by Kasady as he checks the leg kick.
Kasady swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasady cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klopfenstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kasady counters with a straight right hand.

Klopfenstein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kasady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kasady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasady wants to stand but Klopfenstein is controlling the position.
Klopfenstein wants to control from the top but Kasady keeps moving.
Klopfenstein throwing strikes but missing.

Kasady is looking for a triangle but Klopfenstein pushes his legs off easily.
Kasady trying to control the position.
Klopfenstein prevents Kasady from getting back to his feet.
Klopfenstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kasady circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasady counters with a stiff right hand.
Klopfenstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasady looks to score with a jab to the body but Klopfenstein is just out of range.
Klopfenstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klopfenstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasady.
Klopfenstein darts in trying to clinch
and Kasady counters with a three punch combo that has Klopfenstein backing up. Klopfenstein nods at Kasady to acknowledge the strikes.
Kasady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasady avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kasady misses with a series of wild punches.
Klopfenstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klopfenstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasady's waist but Kasady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klopfenstein off to one side.
Klopfenstein darts in trying to clinch
and Kasady counters with a stiff right hand.
Klopfenstein tries to clinch but Kasady moves away

and Kasady counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasady.
Kasady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kasady avoiding damage as Klopfenstein throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasady.
Kasady managing to block the knees to the body from Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein avoiding damage as Kasady throws knees to the body.
Kasady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cletus Kasady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klopfenstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klopfenstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kasady is trying to break the clinch but Klopfenstein has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Kasady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasady, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Kasady!
Cletus Kasady retains his welterweight title!