Open Weight - Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Fritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fritz
vs
McCarty

188 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herman Fritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty tries to bum rush Fritz with a series of wild strikes but Fritz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCarty throws a series of strikes that have Fritz backpedaling.

It looks like Herman Fritz has been cut.
A swing and a miss from McCarty.
A combination from McCarty does no damage.
McCarty lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fritz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fritz is looking to clinch but McCarty is avoiding it.
McCarty throws a nice looking combination but Fritz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCarty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCarty misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarty stuns Fritz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
McCarty throws a series of punches but Fritz avoids them all with ease.
Fritz wants to clinch up but McCarty keeps it at a distance.
McCarty misses with a two punch combination.
Zack McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fritz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fritz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fritz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCarty avoids a wild elbow strike from Fritz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz trying to control the position but instead, McCarty has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fritz into the ropes.
Fritz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarty blocks it with crossed arms.
Fritz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fritz can't break the clinch.
McCarty tries to break free but Fritz pushes him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fritz.
McCarty avoids the elbow strike from Fritz, against the ropes.
Fritz tries to throw a body punch but McCarty avoids it by throwing Fritz back against the cage.
Fritz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Fritz is trying to force a seperation but McCarty has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fritz throws an elbow but misses.
Fritz tries to break free but McCarty pushes him back against the ropes.

Fritz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fritz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty has a closed guard, preventing Fritz from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack McCarty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herman Fritz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fritz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fritz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McCarty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fritz wants to clinch.
No joy there for McCarty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarty throws a looping overhand right but Fritz ducks down to avoid it.
McCarty throws a shot from downtown. Fritz moves away and avoids it.
Fritz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fritz blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty misses with a body shot.
Fritz throws a leg kick which misses McCarty's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarty tries to avoid it.
Herman Fritz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCarty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fritz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz is looking to clinch but McCarty is avoiding it.
McCarty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCarty throws a leg kick

and Fritz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fritz.
McCarty stalling in the clinch but Fritz improves position.
Fritz is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarty has double underhooks.
Fritz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fritz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fritz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCarty stops a takedown attempt from Fritz.
Fritz misses with a knee strike.
Fritz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarty blocks it with crossed arms.
Fritz is trying to break free.
Fritz can't break the clinch.
Fritz is trying to break the clinch but McCarty is controlling him.
Fritz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fritz can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fritz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fritz wants to break free but McCarty has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fritz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCarty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Fritz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fritz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fritz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCarty misses with a few strikes there.
Fritz slips under a jab.
McCarty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarty misses with a jab, cross combination.

McCarty drops Fritz with a beautiful combination! Fritz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCarty is looking for the KO!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from McCarty.
Fritz throws a head kick but McCarty moves out of range.
McCarty punishes Fritz's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarty misses with a series of wild punches.
Zack McCarty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarty misses with a combination

and Fritz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fritz.
McCarty keeps control of Fritz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack McCarty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Herman Fritz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

McCarty tries to land a leg kick but Fritz saw it coming and moves away.
Fritz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McCarty.
A combination from McCarty does no damage.
Fritz dodges the punch combination from McCarty.
Fritz tries to clinch up but McCarty circles away and keeps his distance.
Fritz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fritz moves in looking to clinch but McCarty pushes him off.
Fritz tries to clinch up but McCarty circles away and keeps his distance.
Fritz is looking to clinch but McCarty is avoiding it.
Fritz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McCarty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCarty to score with a decent uppercut.
Fritz slips a jab and a cross from McCarty.
McCarty throws a right and a left that Fritz avoids nicely.
McCarty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from McCarty misses.
Fritz fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz misses with a head kick.
McCarty throws a right and a left that Fritz avoids nicely.
McCarty tries to work over Fritz's front leg with a kick but Fritz checks it.
Fritz wants to clinch.
McCarty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fritz counters with a body kick.
Fritz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarty throws an overhand right that lands on Fritz's shoulder, as Fritz tries to avoid the shot.
McCarty keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fritz is out of range and McCarty settles back down.
McCarty falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fritz counters by clinching up.
McCarty tries to circle away but Fritz has him pinned against the ropes.

McCarty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCarty throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fritz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCarty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fritz has him pressed against the ropes.
Fritz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on McCarty's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarty wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on McCarty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fritz is trying to maintain a safe position but McCarty gets an underhook and turns Fritz into the ropes.
Fritz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCarty is trying to force a seperation but Fritz has the dominant position.
Fritz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fritz landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fritz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fritz wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCarty is trying to force a seperation but Fritz has the dominant position.
Fritz tries to break free but McCarty pushes him back against the ropes.
Fritz tries a knee to the head but McCarty blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fritz.
Fritz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fritz throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on McCarty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarty gets underhooks to prevent Fritz's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack McCarty really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herman Fritz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McCarty throws a combination. Fritz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCarty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fritz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCarty lands a jab-cross combination.

Herman Fritz's cut is getting worse.
Fritz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarty moves away.
Fritz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fritz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fritz circles away quickly and effectively.
McCarty fails to land with a series of punches.
Fritz doesn't manage to clinch there - McCarty circles away.
Fritz pushes McCarty away with a front kick.
McCarty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fritz counters with a nice leg kick.
Fritz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fritz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarty.
A low kick from McCarty is predictable there

and Fritz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarty.
Fritz keeps control of McCarty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fritz obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fritz tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarty avoids the damage to the body.
McCarty is trying to break the clinch but Fritz has him pressed against the ropes.
McCarty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

McCarty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarty misses with a series of wild punches.
Fritz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from McCarty does no damage.
Fritz tries to clinch up but McCarty circles away and keeps his distance.
Fritz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fritz needs to keep his hands up - McCarty had a free shot at his head there.
Fritz tries to clinch but McCarty is having none of it.
McCarty lands a nice looking body shot.
Fritz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCarty throws a combination that misses

and Fritz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCarty prevents Fritz from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fritz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCarty's efforts to push away.
McCarty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCarty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fritz misses with a knee to the head.
McCarty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCarty slows down the pace here.
Fritz misses with a knee strike.
McCarty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fritz is looking to break free of the clinch but McCarty has double underhooks.
Fritz tries to break free but McCarty pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarty avoiding damage as Fritz throws knees to the body.
McCarty wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCarty tries to break the clinch but Fritz is controlling the position.
McCarty is trying to break free.
McCarty wants to get back to striking at distance but Fritz won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack McCarty dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Herman Fritz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McCarty looks to land a combination but Fritz avoids it well.
Fritz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarty.
A right-left combo lands from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarty misses with a few strikes there.
McCarty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCarty scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fritz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from McCarty is predictable there
and Fritz counters with a good low kick that McCarty was not able to check.
McCarty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fritz counters with a low kick, right behind McCarty 's knee.
McCarty misses with a combination

and Fritz moves into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fritz circles away quickly and effectively.
McCarty misses with a series of wild punches.
McCarty jabs Fritz right on the nose. Fritz blinks but takes it well.
Fritz ducks under a wild hook from McCarty.
McCarty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fritz's head.
McCarty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarty throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fritz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fritz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fritz has had enough of the clinch but McCarty keeps him there for the moment.
Fritz has McCarty pressed against the ropes, preventing McCarty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fritz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fritz wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarty won't allow it.
Herman Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fritz is trying to force a seperation but McCarty has the dominant position.
Fritz wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty wants to get back to striking at distance but Fritz won't allow it.
Fritz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fritz tries to circle away but McCarty has him pinned against the ropes.
Fritz trying to control the position but instead, McCarty has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fritz into the ropes.
McCarty prevents Fritz from breaking the clinch.
McCarty has had enough of the clinch but Fritz keeps him there for the moment.
Fritz working hard to break the clinch.
Fritz keeps control of McCarty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCarty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fritz letting McCarty take a breather here.
Fritz tries to stall but McCarty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fritz throws an elbow but misses.
Fritz misses with a knee to the head.
Fritz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fritz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCarty has him pressed against the ropes.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack McCarty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarty 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack McCarty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aadyn Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Silvestry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvestry has chosen Street Fighter as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gibbs
vs
Silvestry

175 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aadyn Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Silvestry!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbs wants to clinch up but Silvestry keeps it at a distance.
Gibbs is looking to clinch but Silvestry is avoiding it.
Silvestry stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibbs. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Silvestry swats away the attempt to clinch by Gibbs.
Gibbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvestry manages to avoid it.

Silvestry tries to keep at a distance but Gibbs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gibbs trying to control the position but instead, Silvestry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gibbs into the ropes.
Gibbs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silvestry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silvestry wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibbs won't allow it.
Gibbs tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvestry avoids the damage to the body.
Silvestry avoiding damage as Gibbs throws knees to the body.
Gibbs trying to control the position but instead, Silvestry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gibbs into the ropes.
Gibbs looking to throw knees to the head but Silvestry is blocking nicely.
Silvestry jumps guard but Gibbs stands there with Silvestry around his waist. Silvestry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gibbs misses with an elbow strike.
Silvestry avoiding damage as Gibbs throws knees to the body.
Gibbs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvestry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gibbs crunches a lovely knee into Silvestry's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbs tries for a takedown but Silvestry manages to get underhooks.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
Silvestry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gibbs scores a nice knee to the body.
Gibbs tries to land a knee to the head but Silvestry blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gibbs.
Gibbs can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadyn Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbs is looking to control Silvestry's arms but Silvestry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gibbs has his back to the ropes.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.
Silvestry avoiding damage as Gibbs throws knees to the body.
Silvestry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbs's elbow.
Gibbs prevents Silvestry from breaking the clinch.

Silvestry pulls guard effortlessly.
Silvestry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibbs postures up.
Silvestry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gibbs kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silvestry tries to strike from the bottom.
Gibbs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Silvestry is looking to sinch up a triangle. Gibbs throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silvestry's body to avoid the submission. Silvestry has instead reached around Gibbs's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silvestry arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Silvestry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdhulla Nasofarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasofarm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Biggest & the best - Clawfinger. Abdhulla Nasofarm struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Steve Barns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barns
vs
Nasofarm

187 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
199 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Barns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdhulla Nasofarm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nasofarm backs up against the ropes.
Nasofarm has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nasofarm is defended easily by Barns.
Nasofarm misses with a takedown attempt - Barns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Barns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdhulla Nasofarm.
Nasofarm looks gassed!
Barns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nasofarm has a takedown stuffed.
Barns sizes up Nasofarm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nasofarm.
Barns scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns throws a series of punches but Nasofarm avoids them all with ease.
Barns throws a nice looking combination but Nasofarm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barns throws a right hand that Nasofarm ducks under and follows up with a left that Nasofarm also avoids with ease.
Nasofarm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nasofarm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nasofarm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barns defends it nicely.
Barns misses with a few strikes there.
Barns misses with a takedown attempt - Nasofarm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nasofarm avoids a punch combination nicely.

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.
Some wild striking there from Barns.
Nasofarm shoots in and drives through. Barns sprawls well.
A combination from Barns does no damage.
Nasofarm shoots in but no luck this time.
Barns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nasofarm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nasofarm fails with a takedown attempt.
Barns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasofarm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barns is fending him off so far but Nasofarm persists. Nope, Barns circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns with a hook.
Barns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barns lands a jab to the head.
Nasofarm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasofarm dives in and grabs Barns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barns pushes down on Nasofarm's head and hops out.
Barns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nasofarm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nasofarm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barns throws a nice looking combination but Nasofarm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nasofarm slaps away a takedown attempt from Barns, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barns finds it's way round the side to connect with Nasofarm's head.
Nasofarm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick from Barns lands but Nasofarm takes it in his stride.
Nasofarm dodges the punch combination from Barns.
Nasofarm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barns connects with a looping right hand.
Barns stuffs the takedown attempt from Nasofarm. Nasofarm gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Barns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Jab, jab by Barns - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barns.
Nasofarm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nasofarm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barns but Barns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice combination there by Barns.
Steve Barns is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Barns with that takedown attempt.
Barns throws a good cross that connects.
Nasofarm is breathing heavily.
Barns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nasofarm circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasofarm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barns tries to avoid it but Nasofarm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barns to the ground. Barns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barns pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Nasofarm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nasofarm is trying to ground and pound but Barns uses the momentary lack of control by Nasofarm to regain half guard.

Barns looking for submissions off his back.

Barns looking for submissions off his back.
Nasofarm misses with a head shot. Barns uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasofarm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Barns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nasofarm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nasofarm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Barns looking for a guillotine here but Nasofarm defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Nasofarm stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Barns throws up his legs and catches Nasofarm in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nasofarm tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Barns! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steve Barns!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blood And Thunder - Mastodon. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Silva
vs
Brady

190 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinji Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Brady!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brady drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brady is looking for the KO!
Brady fails to land with a series of punches.
Brady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brady to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady throwing strikes but missing.
Brady postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brady stands up from Silva's guard - Brady perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brady tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Brady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brady throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Brady dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Brady's head and hops out.
Shinji Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Brady.
Brady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brady looks gassed!
Silva throws a series of punches but Brady moves out of range.

Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brady's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brady wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stays in close to Brady's body and controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva stands and throws Brady's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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.
Silva trying to control the position but Brady is working away.
Brady is trying to improve his position.
Brady is not content to let Silva control the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Shinji Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Brady tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brady!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Brady will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab from Silva finds it's way through Brady's defenses.
Brady keeps the fight on the outside.
Brady doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brady darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Shinji Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady fails with the takedown

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brady is breathing heavily.
Silva trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Brady is trying to stand.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Brady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brady tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva controlling from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Shinji Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Brady doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Shinji Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Brady.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Steve Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady closes the distance looking to clinch

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva is just content to waste time from the top position. Brady takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brady is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brady looking for a sweep. Not yet Brady, not yet.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shinji Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brady tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Brady being controlled for a moment.
Brady looks to move to half guard but instead Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
Brady is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Brady can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to control but Brady is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva avoids the attempt from Brady to control.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brady is looking to escape.
Silva controlling the pace for now.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Shinji Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Brady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva leaves Brady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva lands a front kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Brady jumps guard but Silva stands there with Brady around his waist. Brady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shinji Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Brady.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Brady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva controls the position.
Brady is trying to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brady keeps working.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brady closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brady's knee momentarily.
Brady takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Brady misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva throws a right hand that Brady ducks under and follows up with a left that Brady also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a right and a left that Brady avoids nicely.
Brady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson has chosen Some Bodies Gonna Get It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chip Dawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robinson
vs
Dawson

198 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ka-POW Clothing

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chip Dawson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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

Dawson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Robinson moves into the clinch.
Dawson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ronnie Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Dawson.
Dawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dawson tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawson looks gassed!
Dawson avoids the body shot from Robinson.

Robinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robinson wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing Dawson from standing up.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to get up but he can't break Robinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dawson trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Dawson prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Robinson rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson landing knees to the head.

It looks like Chip Dawson has been cut.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Robinson.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robinson obliges.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Dawson blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Robinson.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson has Robinson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Dawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robinson tries a knee to the head but Dawson blocks it.
Robinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Dawson breaks the clinch.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Robinson tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Robinson clinches with his opponent.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Dawson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dawson wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Dawson is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robinson managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Dawson's cut.
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.

Robinson wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Robinson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dawson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dawson looks to clinch but Robinson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dawson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ronnie Robinson!