SFC 38 - Merry Christmas! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Rodey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC ThunderStruck. Rodey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Frisky. The key to victory for Arturo Gatti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gatti
vs
Rodey

171 cm
23
144 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
148 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arturo Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Rodey!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodey lands a right hook to the body.
Gatti looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Rodey darts in and clinches Gatti up against the cage.
Rodey prevents Gatti from breaking the clinch.

Rodey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rodey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gatti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodey on the ground.
Rodey working the head and body with strikes.
Rodey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gatti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodey thows a huge punch but Gatti dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Rodey has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gatti is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Rodey!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jose silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Cottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Cottingham is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

silva
vs
Cottingham

189 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

161 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jose silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Cottingham!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottingham slips a jab and a cross from silva.
Cottingham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from silva.
Cottingham 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.
Cottingham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
silva lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by silva. That's going to slow Cottingham down.
Cottingham throws a left and a right that both miss
and silva counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cottingham. silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Cottingham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Cottingham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cottingham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cottingham on the ground.

Cottingham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
silva trying to control the position.
Cottingham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
silva wants to get back to his feet but Cottingham drags him back down.

Cottingham goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cottingham but great work by silva.
Cottingham looks gassed!
silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
silva scoring with punches and elbows.
Cottingham prevents silva from improving position.
Cottingham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

silva stands up and beckons Cottingham to his feet.
silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

silva lands a big head kick that sends Cottingham tumbling to the mat! silva takes a step backwards and waves Cottingham back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Cottingham is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cottingham is still on wobbly legs! Can silva finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It's a brutal combination of punches from silva! Cottingham is backing up but he can't get away as silva lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Cottingham and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). jose silva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Ogden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michel Pereira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pereira
vs
Ogden

195 cm
19
253 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Ogden!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogden avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ogden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard.

Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ogden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Pereira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ogden should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pereira has tightened it up now! Ogden should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michel Pereira!

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 George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Fisher
vs
Down

192 cm
23
211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
217 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirt Down!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Down looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Fisher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Down is not content to let Fisher control the position.
Down is trying to get back to his feet.
Down is looking for a sweep.
Fisher throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Down works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fisher tries to stand and escape but Down is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Down looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down tries to roll over but Fisher keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Down darts in and clinches Fisher up against the cage.
Down takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Dirt Down has been cut.
Fisher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Down wants a takedown.
Down is pressed up against the cage. Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Down down to the mat. Down avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Down blocks a head kick by Fisher.
Horrible takedown by Down or perhaps it was just good defense by Fisher which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Fisher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Down napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Down being controlled for a moment.
Down is not content to let Fisher control the position.

Fisher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Down knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down is trying to get back to half guard.
Down is letting Fisher control him for a moment.
Fisher has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Down wants to hold on but Fisher pushes him away.
Fisher wants to control the pace but Down is squirming around nicely.

Fisher goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Down turns into him and now he's in Fisher's guard.
Fisher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Down looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirt Down's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Down blocks a head kick by Fisher.
Down shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisher pinned against the cage. Fisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses.

Fisher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Down sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fisher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Down makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher tries to stand but Down is controlling from the bottom.
Down preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Down is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Down is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Down is looking for a triangle but Fisher pushes his legs off easily.
Down is breathing heavily.

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.
Fisher pushes down on Down's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Down tries to kick Fisher off but Fisher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fisher is keen to just control but Down is a slippery customer.
Fisher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Down is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fisher controlling the action here.
Fisher is trying to control. Down wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is taking a breather. Down says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Down is trying to stand back up but Fisher is controlling him
Down is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Fisher jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Down is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Down and Fisher has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Down is trying to control Fisher's posture but Fisher avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down pushes Fisher away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fisher gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Down prevents Fisher from improving position.
Fisher advances nicely into full mount.
Fisher throws some wild stikes that Down manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Fisher there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Fisher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirt Down's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Down fails with the takedown
and Fisher counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Fisher looks at the referee who does nothing so Fisher lands a crushing right that sends Down to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Fisher!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Multiple Sclerosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Multiple Sclerosis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Avon Barksdale's chin.

Sclerosis
vs
Barksdale

162 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Boomerang! Boomeroids! 157 Muscle PROOF

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Multiple Sclerosis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sclerosis scores with a nice head shot.
Barksdale looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sclerosis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Sclerosis misses.
Sclerosis misses with a two punch combination.
Sclerosis slips a jab and a cross from Barksdale.
Barksdale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sclerosis works Barksdale's body with a nice hook.
Sclerosis scores with a body shot.
Sclerosis throws a series of punches but Barksdale avoids them all with ease.
Sclerosis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barksdale at a distance.
Sclerosis scores with a decent looking hook.
Sclerosis throws a one two combo.
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!
Sclerosis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left and a right from Sclerosis both land. Nice combination.

Barksdale is rocked!
Sclerosis throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Barksdale stumbling backwards into the cage! Barksdale bounces back off the cage towards Sclerosis, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Sclerosis lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Sclerosis celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Multiple Sclerosis!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between DaMarcus Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint comes to the cage accompanied by General Public - Tenderness. Cortez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by About that time. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Saint
vs
Cortez

183 cm
20
187 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Boomerang! Boomeroids! 157 Muscle PROOF

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DaMarcus Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Saint throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saint tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Cortez is looking for a kimura but Saint is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cortez to get the leverage.
Cortez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saint reverses the position - he's now on top in Cortez's guard.

Cortez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saint is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saint got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cortez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saint has managed to get both his arms back between Cortez's legs - danger averted.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saint controls the pace.
Saint knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cortez on the ground.

Cortez looking for subs off his back but Saint has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cortez looks gassed!

Cortez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint tries to pass to full mount but Cortez defends it.
Saint looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Cortez with the active half guard here but Saint passes nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of DaMarcus Saint.
Saint tries to clinch up.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saint tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saint tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Saint tries to clinch up.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cortez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saint is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Saint doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DaMarcus Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
A good leg kick by Saint.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint is looking to clinch.
DaMarcus Saint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Saint doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Saint sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Saint tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saint throws a leg kick which misses Cortez's front leg but catches the back leg as Cortez tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saint tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Saint tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Saint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saint tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saint tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
DaMarcus Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saint.
Saint lands a body shot.
Saint lands a head kick!

It looks like Joseph Cortez has been cut.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saint tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Saint tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Saint is looking to clinch.
Saint tries to clinch up.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DaMarcus Saint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Cortez's cut.
That's time! Saint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saint throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saint tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint wants to clinch.
Saint wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Saint misses with a kick to the body.
Saint lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saint displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
Saint tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortez's sensitive parts.
Saint lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cortez takes a step back to recover.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Saint throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Saint takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Saint fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Saint.
Saint is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
Saint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint to the ground. Saint escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cortez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
Saint fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMarcus Saint showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMarcus Saint!

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CJ Becker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glen Dale Arizona's chin.

Dale Arizona
vs
Becker

180 cm
19
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
157 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Boomerang! Boomeroids! 157 Muscle PROOF

Boomerang! Boomeroids! 157 Muscle PROOF
Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy!

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Dale Arizona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Becker!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Becker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arizona was covering up waiting for the punch and Becker finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Arizona looking for a guillotine here but Becker defends easily.
Arizona is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Becker drops back looking for a leg! Arizona is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arizona manages to kick Becker off! Becker jumps back into Arizona's guard.

Becker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Becker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arizona keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arizona tries to stand but Becker is controlling from the bottom.

Becker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arizona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arizona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arizona sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Becker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arizona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Becker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Becker is looking for a triangle but Arizona pushes his legs off easily.

Arizona gets to his feet - Becker follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Arizona misses its intended target.
Arizona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arizona. That's going to slow Becker down.
Becker throws a push kick but Arizona slaps the foot to one side.
Becker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Becker duly obliges.
Glen Dale Arizona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arizona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Arizona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Arizona manages to break the clinch.
Becker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Becker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becker ducks under a wild hook from Arizona.
Becker wants to clinch up but Arizona keeps it at a distance.
Arizona stuffs the takedown.
Arizona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Becker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Becker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Arizona is wriggling around trying to escape.

Becker wants to finish this one by submission but Arizona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Becker.
Becker looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Becker wants to finish this one by submission but Arizona is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Becker.
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.
Arizona is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arizona is in a horrible position here. Becker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Arizona is desperately trying to improve his position but Becker has a good base and remains in mount.
Arizona tries to hold on but Becker pushes him away.
Becker trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Becker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arizona is looking to get to half guard.

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

Becker is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Becker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). CJ Becker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

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

Stroud
vs
Hopachai

200 cm
19
273 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

197 cm
20
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Boomerang! Boomeroids! 157 Muscle PROOF

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Les Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aphachai Hopachai!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopachai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stroud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Stroud.
Stroud's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stroud duly obliges.
Hopachai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopachai lands with a kick to the temple. Stroud shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stroud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopachai slips a straight right by Stroud.
Stroud looks to land a combination but Hopachai avoids it well.
Hopachai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stroud.
A good leg kick by Hopachai.
Stroud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopachai momentarily.
Whack! Hopachai lands a heavy head kick that drops Stroud. The ref tackles Hopachai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stroud was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Aphachai Hopachai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Busmalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pantera (Walk). Busmalis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Necro - Push it to the limit. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Igor Busmalis enters the cage!

Storm
vs
Busmalis

195 cm
27
249 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
285 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Busmalis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Busmalis misses with a body shot.

Storm drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Busmalis is retaining full guard.

Storm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Busmalis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm forces his way into half guard.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Busmalis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Storm is trying to work for a kimura but Busmalis is defending well.
Storm is keen to just control but Busmalis is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm thows a huge punch but Busmalis dodges it nicely.

Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Storm is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Busmalis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chase Storm!