RRFC 7:Sydney PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Poker (ranked 4320 p4p, 451 weight class) and Jame Jungle (ranked 5077 p4p, 495 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jame Jungle enters the cage!

Poker
vs
Jungle

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Poker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jame Jungle!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jungle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jungle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jame Jungle has been cut.
Poker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jungle closes the distance and clinches.

Poker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Jungle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poker, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jungle.

Jungle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jungle doesn't manage to clinch there - Poker circles away.
Poker pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jungle takes the fight into the clinch.

Poker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Poker.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jungle clinches.

Poker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jungle closes the distance and clinches.
Jungle missing with knees to the body.
Jungle tries a body shot but Poker blocks it.

Poker manages to break the clinch.
Jungle fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jungle closes the distance and clinches.
Jungle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poker backwards.
Jungle throws a punch but it's blocked by Poker.
Jungle tries to land knees in the clinch but Poker avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poker.

Jungle breaks the clinch.

Poker rushes Jungle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Poker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jungle moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Poker manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Poker.
Jungle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jungle unleashes a big counter combination but Poker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Jungle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poker, pushing him back against the cage.
Jungle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Poker up against the cage.

Jungle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Poker misses.
Poker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poker throws a quick head kick that knocks Jungle silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Poker is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wesley Poker!
Wesley Poker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cromel Tracer (ranked 3937 p4p, 352 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 4235 p4p, 367 weight class). Tracer comes to the cage accompanied by NF-I`m ready. Ryan has chosen No Limit as his entrance music. Cromel Tracer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tracer
vs
Ryan

200 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cromel Tracer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tracer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryan is looking for a takedown.
Tracer gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.

Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Tracer has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Ryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tracer's efforts to push away.

Tracer breaks from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Tracer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Kegerator - 550$ in the buildup to the fight.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tracer lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ryan moves into the clinch.
Tracer prevents the takedown attempt.
Cromel Tracer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryan.

Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Tracer looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tracer blocks a head kick by Ryan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracer takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Tracer moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tracer.

Ryan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tracer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryan counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right-left combo lands from Tracer.
Ryan looks winded!
Tracer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Tracer. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Tracer throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ryan's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Tracer dives in looking to finish as Ryan flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Tracer's strikes! Tracer is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ryan's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ryan was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cromel Tracer!
Cromel Tracer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Toryner (ranked 5114 p4p, 398 weight class) and Cassius Clay (ranked 7017 p4p, 456 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Toryner
vs
Clay

200 cm
23
263 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Toryner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Clay!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clay moves into range and clinches up with Toryner.
Toryner is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Toryner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clay told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Toryner is trying to break free.
Clay prevents Toryner from breaking the clinch.
Clay lands a nice knee to the body.
Clay with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jon Toryner has been cut.
Clay should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Toryner is breathing heavily.
Clay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Clay lands a nice knee to the body.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Clay lands an elbow inside.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clay lands an elbow just above Toryner 's eye.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Toryner takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Clay.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toryner's defenses.
Clay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Toryner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clay lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Clay lands an elbow just above Toryner 's eye.
Toryner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Toryner's face.
Clay crunches a lovely knee into Toryner's ribcage.
Clay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay lands an elbow inside that Toryner shrugs off.
Clay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toryner avoiding damage as Clay throws knees to the body.
Clay missing with knees to the body.
Toryner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Toryner tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Toryner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Toryner tries to circle away but Clay has him pinned against the cage.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
Clay throws an elbow but it misses.
Toryner is trying to break free.
Toryner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clay has Toryner pressed against the cage, preventing Toryner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clay prevents Toryner from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay lands an elbow inside.
Toryner is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Clay lands an elbow that stopped Toryner in his tracks for a moment.
Clay lands an elbow just above Toryner 's eye.
Clay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clay lands an elbow inside that Toryner shrugs off.
Clay lands an elbow inside that Toryner shrugs off.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Toryner is trying to break free.
Toryner is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Clay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clay working Toryner over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clay.
Clay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toryner avoids it.
Toryner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Clay.
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!
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toryner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Toryner can't break the clinch.
Toryner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Toryner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Toryner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clay.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Toryner won't want to take too many of those.
Toryner takes an elbow to the temple.
Clay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Toryner is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clay obliges.
Toryner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Toryner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Clay has closed the distance and engaged Toryner in a clinch.
Toryner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toryner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clay lands a damaging elbow.
Clay lands an elbow just above Toryner 's eye.
Toryner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Toryner takes an elbow to the temple.
Clay misses with a knee to the head.
Clay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toryner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Toryner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toryner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toryner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Clay lands a nice elbow.
Toryner working hard to break the clinch.
Toryner working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay crunches a lovely knee into Toryner's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Toryner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toryner tries to circle away but Clay has him pinned against the cage.
Clay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Toryner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toryner can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toryner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toryner tries to circle away but Clay has him pinned against the cage.
Clay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Toryner won't want to take too many of those.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clay keeps control of Toryner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clay.
Toryner wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Toryner takes an elbow to the temple.
Clay keeps control of Toryner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clay lands an elbow that stopped Toryner in his tracks for a moment.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay lands a knee to the body.
Clay keeps control of Toryner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Clay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toryner's defenses.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Toryner working hard to break the clinch.
Toryner is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Clay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clay scores with a knee to the head.
Toryner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay landing knees to the body.
Clay lands an elbow inside.
Toryner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clay trying to land knees to the body.
Toryner can't break the clinch.
Toryner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clay lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clay.
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toryner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cassius Clay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toryner blocks the elbow strike.
Toryner is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Clay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toryner avoiding damage as Clay throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Toryner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clay lands an elbow just above Toryner 's eye.
Toryner wants to break free but Clay has control.
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Toryner is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Toryner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Toryner misses with the combination.
A combination from Toryner does no damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Clay lands an elbow inside.
Toryner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clay.
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay scores a nice knee to the body.
Clay landing knees to the body.
Clay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toryner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay misses with an elbow over the top.
Toryner is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clay obliges.
Toryner tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Clay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Toryner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toryner can't break the clinch.
Toryner is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clay landing knees to the head.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Toryner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Toryner is blocking nicely.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toryner is trying to break free.
Toryner is trying to push Clay away but Clay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clay has Toryner pressed against the cage, preventing Toryner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Clay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toryner tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Clay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Toryner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toryner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Clay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Toryner is blocking nicely.
Clay keeps control of Toryner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Toryner avoids a wild elbow strike from Clay.
Toryner dodges an elbow strike from Clay.
Toryner takes an elbow to the temple.
Toryner wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Clay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toryner's efforts to push away.
Clay lands a damaging elbow.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Toryner won't want to take too many of those.
Toryner tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Toryner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
Clay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Toryner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clay.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Toryner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clay avoids a punch combination nicely.

Clay rushes Toryner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toryner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clay lands an elbow inside.
Clay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jon Toryner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay connects with a knee to the head.
Toryner wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Clay!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 3974 p4p, 356 weight class) and Mike Mohammed (ranked 5995 p4p, 417 weight class). Mike Mohammed looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Othrguy
vs
Mohammed

201 cm
26
258 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

190 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Urwifs Othrguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Othrguy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Othrguy darts in and clinches Mohammed up against the cage.
Mohammed is looking for a takedown.
Mohammed looking for a takedown.
Othrguy working hard to break the clinch.
Othrguy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mohammed has him pressed against the cage.
Mohammed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mohammed looks winded!
Othrguy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Othrguy tries to circle away but Mohammed has him pinned against the cage.
Othrguy scores with a hook to the body.

Othrguy has Mohammed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Othrguy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mohammed tumbling to the mat - Othrguy dives into Mohammed's guard.
Othrguy trying to control but Mohammed is working from the bottom.
Othrguy tries to stand but Mohammed is controlling from the bottom.
Othrguy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Othrguy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Othrguy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Othrguy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mohammed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Othrguy wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Othrguy throws a big right hand that misses.
Othrguy postures up in Mohammed's guard and throws a big left but Mohammed blocks it.
Mohammed working a defensive guard but Othrguy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Othrguy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Othrguy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Othrguy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Othrguy looking to control but instead Mohammed has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Othrguy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Othrguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mohammed defends it well.
Mohammed wants to control but Othrguy is keeping busy.
Othrguy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammed keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Othrguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Othrguy wants to stand up but Mohammed has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mohammed gets full guard.
Othrguy works over Mohammed with some ground and pound from guard.
Mohammed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Othrguy postures up in Mohammed's guard and throws a big left but Mohammed blocks it.
Othrguy wants to get up but he can't break Mohammed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Othrguy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Othrguy tries to stand but Mohammed is controlling from the bottom.

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

Othrguy has Mohammed up against the cage in a clinch.
Mohammed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Othrguy after a bit of a struggle.
Urwifs Othrguy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mohammed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed is trying to maintain a safe position but Othrguy gets an underhook and turns Mohammed into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Othrguy.

Othrguy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mohammed uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Othrguy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Othrguy wants to stand and escape but Mohammed is having none of it.
Mohammed stays in close to Othrguy's body and controls the position.
Othrguy looking for a sweep. Not yet Othrguy, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Othrguy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Othrguy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Mohammed gets tackled into the cage by Othrguy. Othrguy maintains the clinch.
Mohammed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Othrguy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Othrguy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Mohammed clinches.

Othrguy breaks the clinch.

Othrguy gets a clinch.
Come on Mohammed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Othrguy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Othrguy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Othrguy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohammed can do to turn this around?

Mohammed tries to sprawl but Othrguy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mohammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohammed is breathing heavily.
Mohammed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Othrguy trying to control from half guard but Mohammed is working away.
Othrguy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Othrguy trying to control from half guard but Mohammed is working away.
Othrguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Othrguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mohammed defends it well.
Mohammed gets back to full guard.
Othrguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Othrguy stopping the sweep attempt from Mohammed.

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.
Othrguy is looking to stand up but Mohammed won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mohammed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Othrguy.
Othrguy scores with a punch to the head.
Othrguy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mike Mohammed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Othrguy scores with a body shot.

Othrguy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Othrguy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mohammed is looking to control Othrguy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mohammed avoid being mounted?
Othrguy trying to control from half guard but Mohammed is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mohammed is not content to let Othrguy control the position.
Othrguy throwing shots but Mohammed is blocking nicely.
Othrguy is trying to control the action in half guard but Mohammed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mohammed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Othrguy wants to take a breather but Mohammed is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Othrguy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

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

Othrguy drops Mohammed with a beautiful combination! Mohammed stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Othrguy is looking for the KO!

Mohammed is rocked!
Othrguy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mohammed off his feet! Mohammed tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Urwifs Othrguy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lynton Miller (ranked 3521 p4p, 363 weight class) and Emiliano Blanco (ranked 6697 p4p, 536 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miller
vs
Blanco

173 cm
20
159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller jabs at Blanco's body.
Miller scores with a hook.

It looks like Emiliano Blanco has been cut.
Emiliano Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanco was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Blanco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blanco bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Miller comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Blanco falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Blanco was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lowry (ranked 2410 p4p, 297 weight class) and Travis Banks (ranked 5563 p4p, 506 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Banks's choice of entrance music: Darling. Fred Lowry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lowry
vs
Banks

185 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Lowry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Banks!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lowry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lowry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banks.
Fred Lowry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Banks.
Lowry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banks's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Lowry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowry stalls.

Banks pulls Lowry into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Banks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lowry uses it to pass to side control.

Lowry decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lowry counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banks looks winded!
Lowry lands with a good body shot.
Banks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Banks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banks has his takedown stuffed
and Lowry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lowry fakes the body blow, causing Banks to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Banks goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Lowry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Vidal (ranked 2700 p4p, 317 weight class) and Waco Monson (ranked 3658 p4p, 406 weight class). Vidal comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface OST - The world is yours. Jorge Vidal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vidal
vs
Monson

180 cm
24
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waco Monson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson looks for the body kick but Vidal saw that one coming.

Vidal drops Monson with a nice combination! Vidal dives into Monson's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Waco Monson has been cut.
Vidal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vidal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Monson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vidal is controlling him.
Vidal stopping the sweep attempt from Monson.
Vidal throws a big elbow that misses.
Vidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Monson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal throws a series of punches but Monson avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Vidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Monson is rocked!
Vidal lands with a big right hook that stumbles Monson - he's out on his feet here! Vidal follows up with another monster hook that separates Monson from consciousness! Monson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Vidal stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorge Vidal!
An out of breath Jorge Vidal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Liberti (ranked 2996 p4p, 333 weight class) and Motu Te Tai (ranked 4151 p4p, 406 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Liberti
vs
Te Tai

168 cm
24
156 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Liberti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Motu Te Tai!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Tai throws a head kick that misses.
Liberti misses with a kick to the body.
Liberti is looking to land body kicks.
Te Tai throws a fast counter high kick but Liberti manages to duck under it in time.
Te Tai throws a head kick that misses.
Liberti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liberti swinging wildly here.
Liberti swinging wildly here.
Liberti swinging wildly here.
Motu Te Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te Tai lunges at Liberti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liberti's hand.
Liberti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Te Tai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Te Tai has Liberti up against the cage in a clinch.
Liberti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liberti is looking to control Te Tai's arms but Te Tai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liberti has his back to the cage.

Te Tai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liberti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Te Tai.
Liberti moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTe Tai.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Te Tai tries to keep at a distance but Liberti has taken the fight into the clinch.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Liberti.

Liberti moves into range and clinches up with Te Tai.
Liberti tries a knee to the head but Te Tai blocks it.

Te Tai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Te Tai has closed the distance and engaged Liberti in a clinch.
Liberti trying to land knees to the body.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liberti avoids the head kick by Te Tai.
Liberti appears to be looking for a big counter.

Liberti closes the distance and clinches.
Liberti stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Liberti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liberti looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Liberti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Te Tai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Te Tai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Liberti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Te Tai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liberti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Liberti clinches up against the cage.

Te Tai breaks the clinch.

Te Tai drives through and clinches with Liberti against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Liberti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liberti throws a series of punches but Te Tai avoids them all with ease.
Liberti throws a right and a left that Te Tai avoids nicely.

Te Tai rushes Liberti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liberti throws a head punch that misses.

Te Tai breaks the clinch.

Liberti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Liberti as the two fighters clinch.
Liberti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Te Tai avoiding damage as Liberti throws knees to the body.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Te Tai closes the distance and clinches.

Te Tai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Te Tai connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Liberti to the floor! Te Tai dives in looking for the finish!

It looks like Francesco Liberti has been cut.

Te Tai stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Liberti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Te Tai knocks Liberti to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Liberti is rocked!

Te Tai stands up.
Oh Liberti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liberti throws a series of punches but Te Tai avoids them all with ease.
Liberti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liberti seems to have got his legs back now.

Te Tai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Te Tai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Te Tai.
Liberti tries to bum rush Te Tai with a series of wild strikes but Te Tai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Liberti moves into the clinch.
Te Tai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Liberti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Liberti.
Liberti lands a hook to the side of the head.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Liberti clinches.
Te Tai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Te Tai breaks from the clinch.
Liberti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Te Tai rushes Liberti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Te Tai managing to block the knees to the body from Liberti.
A right handed body shot lands from Liberti.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Te Tai breaks from the clinch.
Liberti throws a nice looking combination but Te Tai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Liberti clinches.

Te Tai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Motu Te Tai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francesco Liberti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Te Tai closes the distance and clinches.

Te Tai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liberti wants to land a leg kick but Te Tai is out of range.
Liberti misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

Te Tai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Te Tai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Liberti tries to keep at a distance but Te Tai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liberti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Te Tai is defending well for now.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liberti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liberti blocks a head kick by Te Tai.

Liberti gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Te Tai.
As Te Tai looks to move away, Liberti throws a big counter combo but Te Tai just gets out of the way.
Te Tai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Liberti.
Liberti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Liberti pushes Te Tai up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Liberti misses with a knee strike.

Te Tai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liberti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liberti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Te Tai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Motu Te Tai seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Liberti moves into the clinch successfully.

Te Tai breaks from the clinch.
Liberti misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Tai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Te Tai clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Te Tai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Te Tai lands a head kick!
Liberti throws a right hand that Te Tai ducks under and follows up with a left that Te Tai also avoids with ease.

Liberti instigates a clinch.
Liberti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liberti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Te Tai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Francesco Liberti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Liberti tries to keep at a distance but Te Tai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liberti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liberti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Te Tai clinches with his opponent.
Francesco Liberti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liberti lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberti missing with knees to the body.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liberti moves in looking to clinch but Te Tai pushes him off.
Te Tai throws a head kick that misses.
Te Tai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liberti.

Francesco Liberti's cut is getting worse.

Liberti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liberti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Liberti lands with a right to the head.
Liberti scores with a shot to the side of Te Tai's head.

Te Tai manages to break the clinch.

Liberti takes the fight into the clinch.
Liberti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liberti throws a knee to the head but misses.

Te Tai breaks from the clinch.

Te Tai gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Te Tai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Te Tai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Te Tai breaks from the clinch.

Liberti clinches.

Te Tai breaks from the clinch.

Te Tai knocks Liberti to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Liberti gets back to half guard.

Te Tai postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Liberti to stand up.

Te Tai clinches up against the cage.
Liberti scores with a shoulder strike.

Te Tai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Liberti there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liberti tries to clinch but Te Tai moves out of range.
Te Tai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Te Tai is breathing heavily.
Te Tai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Te Tai has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Motu Te Tai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francesco Liberti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Liberti fails to land with a series of punches.

Liberti clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liberti.

Te Tai breaks from the clinch.
Te Tai tries a head kick but it misses.

A big head kick from Te Tai and Liberti is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liberti controlling the position.
Liberti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Liberti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Te Tai is trying to stand back up but Liberti is controlling him
Te Tai pushes Liberti off but Liberti dives into side control.
The referee asks Liberti politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Liberti prefers to stall for the moment though.
Te Tai pushes Liberti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Liberti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Liberti stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Te Tai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liberti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Liberti.
Liberti avoids the head kick by Te Tai.
Sloppy strikes from Liberti. Those never looked like landing.
Liberti blocks a head kick by Te Tai.
Liberti doesn't manage to clinch there - Te Tai circles away.

Te Tai rushes Liberti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liberti stalling.

Te Tai manages to break the clinch.

Liberti instigates a clinch.
Te Tai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liberti throws a punch but it's blocked by Te Tai.

Te Tai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Te Tai.
Liberti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Liberti.

Te Tai has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liberti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Te Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liberti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liberti.
Liberti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Te Tai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Te Tai throws a fast counter high kick but Liberti manages to duck under it in time.

Liberti gets tackled into the cage by Te Tai. Te Tai maintains the clinch.
Liberti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Te Tai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Te Tai manages to break the clinch.
Te Tai tries a head kick but it misses.
Liberti misses with an attempted mid kick.

Te Tai instigates a clinch.

Te Tai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Te Tai lands but Liberti takes it in his stride.
Liberti fails to land with a series of punches.

Liberti drives through and clinches with Te Tai against the cage.

Te Tai breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Liberti. Those never looked like landing.
Liberti moves in looking to clinch but Te Tai pushes him off.
Liberti stalks Te Tai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Te Tai's face. Te Tai staggers backwards, shaken.

Te Tai rushes Liberti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Te Tai breaks the clinch.
Te Tai lands a high kick!

Francesco Liberti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Te Tai scores with a head kick. Liberti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Te Tai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Te Tai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liberti.

Te Tai gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Liberti forces Te Tai back against the cage and clinches.
Liberti tries to land knees in the clinch but Te Tai avoids the damage to the body.
Liberti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Te Tai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liberti swinging wildly here.

Liberti has closed the distance and engaged Te Tai in a clinch.

Te Tai breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Te Tai.

Liberti rushes Te Tai and presses him up against the cage.
Liberti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Te Tai avoids it.
Liberti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Te Tai backwards.
Liberti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liberti missing with knees to the body.
Francesco Liberti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liberti throws an elbow that misses.
Motu Te Tai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Te Tai blocking some punches.
Liberti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francesco Liberti.
I think Te Tai 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motu Te Tai!
The defeated Francesco Liberti had this to say: 'The best won.'.

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91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landon Ford (ranked 2218 p4p, 257 weight class) and Lee Lyons (ranked 2771 p4p, 311 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ford
vs
Lyons

177 cm
21
161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Landon Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons with a poor takedown
and Ford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
Lyons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
Lyons shoots and misses
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Lyons.
Ford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whack! Ford lands a heavy head kick that drops Lyons. The ref tackles Ford to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lyons was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Landon Ford!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reece Daniels (ranked 1552 p4p, 104 weight class) and John Lee (ranked 3105 p4p, 175 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Kings never die. Reece Daniels has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Daniels
vs
Lee

175 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reece Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Daniels counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Daniels both land. Nice combination.

It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Daniels sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Daniels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes.
Reece Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daniels seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee wants to clinch
and Daniels counters with a two punch combo.
Daniels cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Daniels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee shoots and misses
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.

Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniels can't break the clinch.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.

Lee successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee pushes a forearm under Daniels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Daniels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lee!
John Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
John Lee bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

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