The Syndicate: Part VI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Valkohammas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Fatiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatiga has chosen 2pac - Hit Em Up as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Veikko Valkohammas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Veikko Valkohammas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Valkohammas
vs
Fatiga

195 cm
18
219 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Veikko Valkohammas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Fatiga!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valkohammas stuffs the takedown.
Fatiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valkohammas throws a series of punches but Fatiga moves out of range.
Fatiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Veikko Valkohammas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Fatiga.

Valkohammas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fatiga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valkohammas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valkohammas lands a nice uppercut.
Valkohammas blocks an elbow strike.
Valkohammas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fatiga can't break the clinch.
Fatiga is trying to stall.
Valkohammas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fatiga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fatiga.
Valkohammas lands a shoulder strike.
Fatiga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valkohammas pushes Fatiga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valkohammas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valkohammas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fatiga backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkohammas lands a shoulder strike.
Valkohammas avoiding damage as Fatiga throws knees to the body.
Valkohammas keeps control of Fatiga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fatiga misses with some punches.
Valkohammas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Fatiga is rocked!
Valkohammas working aggressively here.
Fatiga is still on wobbly legs! Can Valkohammas finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatiga.
Fatiga blocks an uppercut.
Fatiga seems to have recovered his senses.
Valkohammas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fatiga with a big uppercut! Fatiga tries to clinch up but Valkohammas pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Fatiga to the mat! Fatiga covers up and Valkohammas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Veikko Valkohammas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Platero Scrappypants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scrappypants
vs
Hall

190 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Platero Scrappypants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barry Hall!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrappypants lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrappypants ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
A jab from Hall misses.
Scrappypants works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Scrappypants looks to land a combination. Hall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Barry Hall has been cut.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scrappypants throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scrappypants counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall avoids the body shot from Scrappypants.
Scrappypants swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Jab by Scrappypants.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall looks gassed!
Scrappypants misses with a wild body shot.
Scrappypants throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scrappypants scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Scrappypants misses with a few strikes there.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hall clinches.
The is referee keeping an eye on Scrappypants - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Scrappypants creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scrappypants avoids the head kick by Hall.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scrappypants counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a hook but Scrappypants blocks it.
Scrappypants just misses with a punch to the body.
Scrappypants goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hall 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.
Scrappypants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Scrappypants jabs at Hall's body.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scrappypants lands a shot to the body.
Scrappypants could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrappypants stalling in the clinch.
Scrappypants cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Scrappypants.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scrappypants has him pressed against the cage.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scrappypants lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Scrappypants.
Hall letting Scrappypants take a breather here.
Scrappypants lands a shot to the body.
Hall misses with an elbow strike.
Hall looking to slow down the pace here.
Scrappypants's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrappypants lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scrappypants takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scrappypants landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scrappypants just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hall's brow.
Hall avoiding damage as Scrappypants throws knees to the body.
Scrappypants prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Scrappypants taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scrappypants misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall letting Scrappypants take a breather here.

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.
A right hand to the body from Scrappypants.
Scrappypants lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Scrappypants - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scrappypants lands a body shot.
Scrappypants's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scrappypants lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Scrappypants - that landed with a thud.
Scrappypants missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Platero Scrappypants dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Hall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Scrappypants moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scrappypants misses with a wild body shot.
Scrappypants misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall wants to clinch but Scrappypants slips to the side

and Scrappypants counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scrappypants working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scrappypants scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Hall working for a triangle but Scrappypants defends it easily.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scrappypants. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scrappypants postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall has momentary wrist control but Scrappypants slips an elbow through the middle.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scrappypants.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Scrappypants trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scrappypants looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrappypants passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scrappypants throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scrappypants passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hall!
Scrappypants putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Scrappypants putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Scrappypants looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Scrappypants in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Hall is rocked!
Scrappypants scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hall?
Hall is still in real trouble! Can Scrappypants finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scrappypants cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scrappypants has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scrappypants lands a big shot there that rocks Hall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is bucking up trying to escape but Scrappypants cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Scrappypants punishing his opponent with strikes.
Scrappypants lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Scrappypants working Hall over with strikes here.
Scrappypants working Hall over with strikes here.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall trying to control but Scrappypants postures up.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Scrappypants looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scrappypants not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrappypants thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Scrappypants working Hall over with strikes.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scrappypants.
Scrappypants lands strikes from half guard.

That has opened up Barry Hall's cut even more.
Scrappypants lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

The cut above Barry Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Scrappypants thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Ground and pound from Scrappypants.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barry Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Platero Scrappypants!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyhyt Lihavuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Ruten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyhyt Lihavuori has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lihavuori
vs
Ruten

150 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lihavuori takes one on the button.
Lihavuori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lihavuori.
Lihavuori landing strikes.
Lihavuori could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruten tries to improve position but can't.

Lihavuori has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ruten is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lihavuori yanks on the arm and Ruten is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lihavuori.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyhyt Lihavuori!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Why Won't He Break. Lewis Razor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Razor
vs
Jones

170 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Galen Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Razor!
Razor is looking to clinch.
Razor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Razor misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Razor. Razor obviously looking to wear him down.
Razor lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Razor.
Lewis Razor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Razor blocks the elbow strike.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones wants to sweep here but Razor controlling him for the moment.
Jones is pulling down on Razor's head. It's preventing any offense from Razor, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Razor preventing the sweep.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Razor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones pulls Razor in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones has control of Razor's left arm, preventing Razor from doing any damage.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Razor won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Razor being controlled here momentarily.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Razor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Razor digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Razor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Jones forces Razor back against the cage and clinches.
Razor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Razor gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Lewis Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Jones.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones tries for a takedown but Razor manages to get underhooks.
Razor wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Razor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.

Jones jumps guard and drags Razor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones 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.
Jones pulls Razor in close to his closed guard and prevents Razor from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Galen Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Razor looks to clinch

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Razor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Razor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones jumps guard but Razor stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Jones.
Razor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones tries to pull guard but Razor won't allow it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Razor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Razor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Razor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Razor holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Razor has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Razor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Razor is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.

Jones drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Razor any problems.
Razor prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Razor stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Razor is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones controlling Razor's posture.
Razor stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to control the position but Razor postures up.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Razor wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones trying to control but Razor is working from the bottom.
Razor is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Razor keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Razor is proving hard to escape from.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jones stands up and waves to Razor to follow him.

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Razor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Razor is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Razor!
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jones controlling from the full mount.

Jones has control of Razor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Razor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Razor is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

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

Despite being in the dominant position, Galen Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Razor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Razor tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Razor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Razor is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Razor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Lewis Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Jones.
Jones stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Razor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Razor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Razor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones has Razor pressed against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Razor manages to get underhooks.
Jones tries to pull guard but Razor won't allow it.
Razor wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Razor is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Razor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Razor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Lewis Razor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor wants to break free but Jones has control.
Razor wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Razor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Razor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Razor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Razor stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Razor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Razor stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Razor, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Razor against the cage but Razor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewis Razor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Razor throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Razor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Finau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finau comes to the cage accompanied by "Ninja Gaiden" by The Minibosses. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Finau
vs
Smalls

191 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

215 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Finau scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Finau working the body and head with strikes.

It looks like Biggie Smalls has been cut.
Smalls takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Smalls is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finau working the head with strikes.
Smalls is still in real trouble! Can Finau finish him?
Finau lands some shots froms side control.
Smalls is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Finau cracks Smalls with a big elbow.
Finau is looking to take a break and control but Smalls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finau landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finau scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smalls to see if he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smalls misses with a strike from the bottom.
Smalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finau landing a few strikes.
Smalls can't do much from the bottom here.
Finau prevents Smalls from escaping the position.
Smalls takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Finau scores with a couple of short elbows.
Finau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Finau lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls wants to control but Finau postures up.
Finau scoring with punches and elbows.
Finau controls the position from side control.
Finau lands an elbow.
Smalls tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Smalls is trying to escape the mount.
Finau avoids the attempt from Smalls to control.
Smalls seems to have recovered his senses.
Smalls in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Finau in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smalls working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smalls is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smalls looks gassed!
Finau working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is bucking up trying to escape but Finau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Finau landing strikes from the mount and Smalls is in trouble!
Smalls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smalls gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls is trying to get back to full guard.
Smalls throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Finau lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smalls wants to improve his position but Finau is controlling well.
Finau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smalls is in trouble now - Finau has advanced to mount!
Finau pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finau landing strikes from the mount and Smalls is in trouble!
Smalls is looking to get to half guard.
Finau with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is trying to escape the mount.
Smalls is bucking up trying to escape but Finau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Finau lands a big elbow.
Finau scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smalls avoids a series of strikes thrown by Finau.
Finau scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Finau working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Finau putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Finau is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smalls can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Smalls that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Finau looking to finish Smalls with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smalls!
Finau is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smalls can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Finau lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smalls is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Finau working Smalls over with strikes here.
Smalls is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Finau.
Smalls is working to get back to half guard.
Finau landing shots from mount.
Finau with the ground and pound from mount.
Finau unloading with bombs!
Smalls is desperately trying to improve his position but Finau has a good base and remains in mount.
Finau is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smalls is trying to escape the mount.
Smalls squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Finau connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smalls is looking to improve his position but Finau isn't that keen on the idea.
Finau with shots to the head and body - Smalls looks very uncomfortable down there.
Finau in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smalls tries to buck Finau off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sione Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Smalls'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.

Smalls swats away the attempt to clinch by Finau.
Sione Finau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finau throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finau looks to land a combination but Smalls avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Smalls. No joy for Finau on that attempt.
Finau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finau throws a right and a left that Smalls avoids nicely.
Finau misses with a double jab.
Finau tries to clinch up.
Finau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalls keeps the fight on the outside.
Finau waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smalls.
Finau tries to clinch there but Smalls circles away.
Smalls swats away the attempt to clinch by Finau.
Finau misses with a wild combination.
Finau shoots in for a takedown but Smalls shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sione Finau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smalls pushes Finau up against the cage in a clinch.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Finau tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it's wide of the mark. Not good footwork there.
Smalls fails to land the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau keeps control of Smalls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smalls wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smalls working aggressively here.

Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smalls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finau lands with an overhand left.
Smalls lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smalls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smalls throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck for Smalls with that takedown attempt.
Finau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?
Smalls tries to clinch up but Finau circles away and keeps his distance.
Smalls throws a one two combo.
Smalls throws a right hand that Finau ducks under and follows up with a left that Finau also avoids with ease.
Smalls chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalls counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Finau gets a takedown into half guard.
Finau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau stops Smalls from getting back to his feet.
Finau is nestled in close to Smalls, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau winds up and cracks Smalls with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Finau.
Finau wants to control but Smalls is keeping him busy.
Smalls is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finau scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finau prevents Smalls from standing back up.
Finau is pressing down on Smalls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smalls is holding on for now.
Smalls wants to improve his position but Finau is controlling well.
Finau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Finau prevents Smalls from improving his position.
Smalls tries to kick Finau off but Finau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Smalls makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Finau avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smalls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.
Finau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Finau wants to clinch.
Finau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Smalls gets a clinch.
Smalls tries a knee to the head but Finau blocks it.
Smalls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Finau has Smalls pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Finau pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smalls tumbling to the mat - Finau dives into Smalls's guard.
Smalls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finau thows a big elbow that misses.
Finau cracks Smalls with a solid left hand.
Finau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finau landing some decent shots from guard.
Finau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finau cracks Smalls with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finau lands a couple of elbows.
Finau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smalls's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smalls has momentary wrist control but Finau slips an elbow through the middle.
Finau lands a couple of elbows.
Finau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finau prevents Smalls from getting back to his feet.
Smalls 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.
Smalls wants to get back to his feet but Finau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Smalls pushes Finau off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Finau has managed to clinch.
Smalls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Finau.
Finau prevents Smalls from breaking the clinch.

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

Sione Finau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Smalls's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Smalls keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Finau instigates a clinch.
Finau keeps control of Smalls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smalls has had enough of the clinch but Finau keeps him there for the moment.
Smalls tries a knee to the head but Finau blocks it.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Finau lands a nice uppercut.
Smalls is trying to break free.
Smalls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smalls managing to block the knees to the body from Finau.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Finau.

Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Finau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smalls counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Finau is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Finau has Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Smalls wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Finau stalling the fight.
Smalls can't break the clinch.
Smalls wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finau has him pressed against the cage.
Finau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finau prevents Smalls from breaking the clinch.
Smalls wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smalls has had enough of the clinch but Finau keeps him there for the moment.

Finau gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Smalls has one foot on Finau's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Finau swats away the attempt to clinch by Smalls.
Finau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smalls moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Sione Finau has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Smalls.
Smalls tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Finau counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finau lands a body shot.
Smalls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finau trying to land knees to the body.
Smalls wants to get back to striking at distance but Finau won't allow it.
Smalls tries to pull guard but Finau won't allow it.
Finau stalls.
Finau tries to land a knee to the head but Smalls blocks with his arms.
Finau lands an elbow inside that Smalls shrugs off.
Smalls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smalls avoiding damage as Finau throws knees to the body.
Finau wants to stall.
Smalls can't break the clinch.

Finau gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smalls is on top in guard.
Smalls working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finau's head.
Finau has a closed guard, preventing Smalls from standing up.
Finau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sione Finau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smalls landing with the ground and pound.
Finau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finau tries to get out of the position.
Smalls content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Finau is working an open guard so Smalls takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smalls fails with an attempt to clinch.

Finau drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Finau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Finau lands a few punches from side control.
Smalls takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Finau lands a nice forearm strike.
Finau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smalls on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smalls takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smalls is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smalls manages to get back to half guard.
Smalls is trying to stand.
Finau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Finau lands with a punch from half guard.
Smalls moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau tries to free his leg and advance position but Smalls is retaining full guard.

Smalls is looking for a triangle but Finau pushes his legs off easily.
Smalls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smalls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finau's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smalls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smalls stopping the sweep attempt from Finau.
Finau doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Finau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smalls's guard.
Finau chips away with some ground and pound.
Smalls has momentary wrist control but Finau slips an elbow through the middle.
Finau working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls working a defensive guard here.
Biggie Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finau advances position into side control!
Smalls tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smalls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smalls moves into full guard.
Finau stops Smalls from standing up.
Finau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smalls throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Finau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smalls throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Finau stands up over Smalls, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Smalls had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Finau is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smalls Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Finau's back instead.
Finau turns into Smalls and is now in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finau scoring with some ground and pound.

Smalls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Smalls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sione Finau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finau, 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 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sione Finau!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Zuckor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oupa Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Zuckor looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Zuckor
vs
Nieminen

195 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Zuckor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oupa Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuckor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuckor tries to clinch up but Nieminen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nieminen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuckor.

Zuckor darts in and clinches Nieminen up against the cage.

Nieminen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zuckor uses from the top position.
Nieminen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nieminen wants to sweep here but Zuckor controlling him for the moment.
Zuckor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nieminen on the ground.
Zuckor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nieminen is proving hard to escape from.
Nieminen 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.
Nieminen has a closed guard, preventing Zuckor from standing up.
Zuckor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieminen lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Nieminen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieminen, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuckor wanted to stand there but Nieminen had control of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zuckor misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nieminen moves into the clinch.
Nieminen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Danny Zuckor has been cut.
Zuckor wants to break free but Nieminen has control.

Nieminen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zuckor is breathing heavily.
Nieminen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nieminen stops Zuckor from getting back to his feet.
Nieminen trying to pass the guard but Zuckor defending well.
Nieminen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Nieminen.
Nieminen landing strikes from the mount and Zuckor is in trouble!
Nieminen breaks from Zuckor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nieminen controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nieminen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nieminen controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuckor is in a horrible position here. Nieminen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nieminen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nieminen landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Zuckor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Nieminen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nieminen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Nieminen.
Nieminen lands a heavy elbow.
Nieminen lands a big shot there that rocks Zuckor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zuckor is trying to stand up.
Nieminen lands a nice shot to the head.
Zuckor really wants to buck Nieminen off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zuckor wants to get back to his feet.
Nieminen controlling from the full mount.
Zuckor wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieminen controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Zuckor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nieminen controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuckor wants to try and get back to his feet.

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.
Nieminen working Zuckor over with strikes here.
Zuckor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zuckor trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zuckor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zuckor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zuckor tries to get out of the position.
Nieminen working Zuckor over with strikes here.
Zuckor trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nieminen controlling his opponent.
Nieminen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nieminen controlling the pace for now.
Zuckor is trying to stand up.
Zuckor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zuckor is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oupa Nieminen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Zuckor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nieminen throws a series of strikes that have Zuckor backpedaling.
Nieminen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nieminen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nieminen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Nieminen misses.
Zuckor looks to clinch

and Nieminen moves into the clinch.
Nieminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuckor has had enough of the clinch but Nieminen keeps him there for the moment.
Nieminen is looking to control Zuckor's arms but Zuckor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nieminen has his back to the cage.

Zuckor breaks the clinch.
Nieminen shoots in for a takedown but Zuckor shows good takedown defense.
Zuckor scores with a three punch combo!
Zuckor lands the left hand.
Nieminen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuckor.
Zuckor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A choreographed right hand from Zuckor misses the target.
Zuckor misses with a few strikes there.
Zuckor connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuckor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nieminen doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Zuckor.
Zuckor wants to clinch.
Nieminen sizes up Zuckor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zuckor tries to clinch up

and Nieminen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nieminen lands a shoulder strike.
Nieminen keeps control of Zuckor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Nieminen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuckor ducks right into an uppercut from Nieminen.
Zuckor swings widly with a right hand

and Nieminen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieminen working the ground and pound.
Zuckor is pushing Nieminen's head away, looking to escape. Nieminen manages to hold on to the position though.
Zuckor is not content to let Nieminen control the position.
Zuckor is pushing Nieminen's head away, looking to escape. Nieminen manages to hold on to the position though.
Zuckor gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuckor is trying to stand.
Nieminen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Nieminen connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Danny Zuckor's cut is getting worse.
Nieminen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nieminen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nieminen controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Nieminen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen dominating with strikes here.
Nieminen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nieminen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nieminen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Nieminen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zuckor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zuckor wants to get back to his feet.
Nieminen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zuckor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zuckor tries to buck Nieminen off but he can't manage it.
Nieminen controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuckor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nieminen working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuckor wants to get back to his feet.
Nieminen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zuckor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nieminen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Oupa Nieminen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters circling a little - Nieminen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nieminen jabs at Zuckor's body.
Zuckor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nieminen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oupa Nieminen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Zuckor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nieminen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nieminen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nieminen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nieminen with the ground and pound from mount.
Nieminen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nieminen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nieminen controlling his opponent.
Nieminen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nieminen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zuckor hang on?

Danny Zuckor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nieminen controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuckor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nieminen controlling from the full mount.
Nieminen breaks from Zuckor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zuckor is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nieminen lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Zuckor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zuckor is squirming around, avoiding Nieminen's attempts to control the action.
Nieminen with the ground and pound from mount.
Zuckor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nieminen lands a heavy elbow.
Zuckor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

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.
Nieminen tries to control but Zuckor wriggling away.
Nieminen breaks from Zuckor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zuckor really wants to buck Nieminen off and get back to his feet.
Nieminen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nieminen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuckor is looking to escape.
Nieminen controlling the position easily from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Oupa Nieminen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nieminen has Zuckor up against the cage in a clinch.
Nieminen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nieminen.
Nieminen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nieminen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nieminen leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Nieminen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zuckor regains guard immediately.
Nieminen controlling from the top position.
Oupa Nieminen has got the better of the ground game so far.

Nieminen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nieminen scores with a jab.
Zuckor swats away the attempt to clinch by Nieminen.
Oupa Nieminen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nieminen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Nieminen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nieminen prevents Zuckor from getting back to his feet.
Nieminen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nieminen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zuckor wants to stand and escape but Nieminen is having none of it.
Nieminen pushing down on Zuckor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nieminen prevents Zuckor from standing back up.
Nieminen trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Nieminen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zuckor wants to get back to his feet.
Danny Zuckor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nieminen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zuckor punching from the bottom.
Nieminen stops Zuckor from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Nieminen seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oupa Nieminen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nieminen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oupa Nieminen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jerkwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Jerkwater acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hayha
vs
Jerkwater

186 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Jerkwater!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayha throws a low kick but Jerkwater avoids it.
Hayha misses with a hook. Jerkwater ducked under it nicely.
Jerkwater shoots in but Hayha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayha throws a body punch but Jerkwater moves out of range.
Jerkwater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jerkwater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simo Hayha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jerkwater.
Jerkwater shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jerkwater.
Horrible takedown by Jerkwater or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayha which made him look bad.
Hayha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jerkwater fails with the takedown.
Hayha lands a nice shot to the body.
Jerkwater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jerkwater shoots for a takedown but Hayha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerkwater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayha can pounce on him.
Jerkwater avoids the body shot from Hayha.
Jerkwater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayha as he avoids it easily.
Hayha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jerkwater blocks the body kick.
Hayha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jerkwater needs to keep his hands up - Hayha had a free shot at his head there.
Jerkwater avoids the body shot from Hayha.
Hayha checks a leg kick nicely.
Hayha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hayha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jerkwater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayha but Hayha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jerkwater looks gassed!
Hayha stuffs the takedown attempt from Jerkwater. Jerkwater gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerkwater shoots for a takedown but Hayha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hayha tries a low kick but Jerkwater avoids it.

Jerkwater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayha sneaks back into half guard.

Hayha looking for submissions off his back.
Hayha gets back to full guard.
Jerkwater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayha swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hayha looking for a triangle here. Jerkwater is fighting it but it looks tight! Hayha pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jerkwater is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simo Hayha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Brusko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Mufasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mufasa has chosen Egypt Central - taking you down as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Brusko
vs
Mufasa

176 cm
22
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Kangaroo Muscle

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Brusko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simba Mufasa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brusko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Brusko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Mufasa has managed to free his arm - good work.

Brusko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Brusko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mufasa is looking to get back to is feet but Brusko passes into side control.
Mufasa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brusko is controlling him well.

Brusko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brusko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mufasa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brusko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Brusko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Mufasa.
A nice combination there by Mufasa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Some wild striking there from Mufasa.
Mufasa throws a nice looking combination but Brusko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mufasa tries to clinch up but Brusko circles away and keeps his distance.
Simba Mufasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Brusko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mufasa lands a knee to the head.
Brusko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mufasa prevents it.
Mufasa is working Brusko over against the cage.
Mufasa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mufasa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brusko is breathing heavily.
Mufasa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mufasa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brusko.
Mufasa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brusko.
Mufasa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brusko looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Brusko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mufasa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Brusko jumps guard.

Brusko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mufasa is defending well. Brusko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mufasa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brusko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Brusko!