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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quantumbami Zuzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Zuzu
vs
Logan

190 cm
23
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
255 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quantumbami Zuzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Logan!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Logan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Logan is trying to get an arm triangle but Zuzu is defending well.

Logan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zuzu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Logan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuzu keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuzu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zuzu tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Logan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zuzu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Logan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Logan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zuzu has escaped the position, nice work there.

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.
Zuzu is not content to let Logan control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Zuzu does no damage.
Zuzu looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Zuzu instigates a clinch.
A short right from Logan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan looking for a takedown.
Zuzu is pressed up against the cage. Logan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zuzu down to the mat. Zuzu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Quantumbami Zuzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Logan.
Zuzu misses with a double jab.
Logan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuzu.
Logan looks gassed!
Zuzu scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuzu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuzu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zuzu misses with a wild combination.
Zuzu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zuzu throws a one two combo.
Zuzu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan shoots for a double leg takedown but Zuzu sprawls well. He's pushed Logan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zuzu tries to clinch up.
Zuzu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zuzu thumps Logan with a low kick.
Zuzu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quantumbami Zuzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuzu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Logan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuzu slaps away a takedown attempt from Logan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zuzu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuzu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Logan circles away quickly and effectively.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quantumbami Zuzu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zuzu lands with a nice body kick.
Zuzu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuzu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zuzu tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuzu tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuzu fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Zuzu misses.
Logan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuzu defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuzu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Logan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zuzu is fending him off so far but Logan persists. Nope, Zuzu circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan shoots in and drives through. Zuzu sprawls well.
Quantumbami Zuzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Logan.

Zuzu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Logan to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Logan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Logan has gone for a leg lock! Zuzu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Logan's guard.
Zuzu wants to get up but he can't break Logan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Logan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zuzu gets to his feet. Logan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zuzu swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zuzu as he avoids it easily.

Logan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zuzu's guard.
Logan wants to control from the top but Zuzu keeps moving.

Logan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zuzu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zuzu has escaped and now he's on top!
Zuzu is looking to stand up but Logan won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zuzu tries to stand but Logan is controlling from the bottom.

Zuzu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Logan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuzu has managed to get both his arms back between Logan's legs - danger averted.
Zuzu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Logan is proving hard to escape from.

Logan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zuzu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zuzu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Logan staying out of range there.
Zuzu throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
Logan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zuzu swivels and escapes.
Quantumbami Zuzu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuzu misses with the combination.
Zuzu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Logan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zuzu.
Logan fails with the takedown.
Quantumbami Zuzu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Logan.
Zuzu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zuzu but Zuzu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zuzu tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Logan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zuzu scores with the left hand. Logan knows he should have avoided that one.
Zuzu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Logan.
Zuzu fails to land with a series of punches.
Quantumbami Zuzu is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuzu throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan shoots in for a double leg but Zuzu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zuzu misses with a double jab.
Logan blocks a head kick by Zuzu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Logan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuzu defends it nicely.

Logan instigates a clinch.
Zuzu gets underhooks to prevent Logan's takedown attempt.
Logan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zuzu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Zuzu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt - Zuzu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zuzu connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuzu thumps Logan with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Logan is defended easily by Zuzu.
Zuzu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuzu misses with a low kick.
Logan closes the distance and clinches up with Zuzu, looking for a takedown. Logan pushes Zuzu against the cage but Zuzu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zuzu leaves Logan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zuzu fails to land with a series of punches.
Logan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuzu defends it nicely.

Zuzu closes the distance and pushes Logan back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Logan looking for a takedown.

Zuzu breaks the clinch.
Logan shoots in for a takedown but Zuzu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuzu looks to clinch

and Logan moves into the clinch.
Zuzu has had enough of the clinch but Logan keeps him there for the moment.

Zuzu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zuzu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Logan dives in and grabs Zuzu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zuzu pushes down on Logan's head and hops out.
Logan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zuzu thumps Logan with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quantumbami Zuzu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zuzu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quantumbami Zuzu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Monthan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deputado Tiririca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Monthan
vs
Tiririca

172 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
187 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Monthan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deputado Tiririca!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiririca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Monthan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tiririca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Tiririca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monthan is trying to defend but Tiririca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tiririca wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Monthan uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Tiririca postures up in Monthan's guard and throws a big left but Monthan blocks it.
Monthan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiririca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monthan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiririca.
Tiririca tries to stand but Monthan is controlling from the bottom.
Tiririca throws a strike but Monthan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Monthan stops Tiririca from standing up.
Monthan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tiririca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiririca throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monthan.
Tiririca scores with a head kick.
Tiririca lands with a kick to the temple. Monthan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tiririca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monthan avoids it really well and circles away.
Tiririca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Monthan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiririca throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Tiririca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monthan, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiririca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tiririca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiririca shoots for a takedown but Monthan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monthan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiririca.
Tiririca lands a head kick!

Tiririca has managed to clinch.
Tiririca is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Tiririca breaks from the clinch.
Tiririca lands a head kick. Monthan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tiririca is looking to clinch.
Tiririca lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiririca throws a head kick that half lands.

Tiririca clinches up with Monthan and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiririca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monthan avoids it.

Tiririca manages to break the clinch.

Tiririca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monthan is trying to defend but Tiririca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Monthan trying to hold on to Tiririca's head to control him but Tiririca postures up.
Tiririca thows a huge punch but Monthan dodges it nicely.
Tiririca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monthan is looking for a sweep. Tiririca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tiririca is looking to advance position but Monthan won't allow it.
Tiririca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monthan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monthan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tiririca.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiririca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tiririca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monthan's head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tiririca throws a head kick that half lands.
Tiririca lands a head kick!
Tiririca lands a head kick. Monthan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Monthan keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiririca throws a head kick that half lands.
Tiririca shoots in but Monthan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larry Monthan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deputado Tiririca.
Tiririca lands a head kick. Monthan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiririca.
Tiririca throws a head kick that Monthan semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monthan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tiririca lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Tiririca gets a clinch.

Tiririca breaks from the clinch.

Monthan tries to keep at a distance but Tiririca has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiririca landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tiririca leaning against his opponent.
Tiririca continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Tiririca manages to break the clinch.
Monthan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tiririca wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tiririca moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiririca stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Monthan could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tiririca using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Tiririca breaks the clinch.
Monthan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Larry Monthan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tiririca moves into range and clinches up with Monthan.
Tiririca stalling against the cage.

Tiririca manages to break the clinch.
Tiririca lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tiririca throws a head kick that half lands.

Tiririca rushes Monthan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Tiririca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiririca lands a head kick. Monthan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiririca is looking to clinch.
Deputado Tiririca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiririca lands with a kick to the temple. Monthan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tiririca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monthan's calf.
A head kick from Tiririca lands but Monthan takes it in his stride.
Tiririca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tiririca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiririca tries to clinch but Monthan moves out of range.
Monthan blocks a head kick by Tiririca.
Nice takedown defense from Monthan. No joy for Tiririca on that attempt.

Tiririca darts in and clinches Monthan up against the cage.
Come on Tiririca - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monthan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiririca walks away with a smile on his face. Monthan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tiririca shoots in but Monthan avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiririca moves in looking to clinch but Monthan pushes him off.

Tiririca drives through and clinches with Monthan against the cage.
Tiririca pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tiririca.
Monthan fails to pull guard.
Tiririca crunches a lovely knee into Monthan's ribcage.
Tiririca leaning against his opponent.

Tiririca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiririca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Tiririca gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tiririca manages to break the clinch.
Tiririca tries to clinch but Monthan moves out of range.
Monthan stuffs the takedown.
Larry Monthan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deputado Tiririca.
Horrible takedown by Tiririca or perhaps it was just good defense by Monthan which made him look bad.
Tiririca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiririca pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tiririca moves into the clinch successfully.

Tiririca breaks the clinch.
Tiririca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tiririca lands with a slapping head kick.
Tiririca wants to clinch.
Tiririca throws a front kick that sends Monthan stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deputado Tiririca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tiririca wants to clinch.
Monthan throws a solid leg kick but Tiririca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monthan.
Monthan shoots in for a takedown but Tiririca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monthan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tiririca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tiririca is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tiririca throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Monthan because Tiririca loaded up on that one.
Monthan blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiririca throwing strikes here but Monthan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Monthan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tiririca.
Tiririca throwing strikes here but Monthan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monthan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tiririca tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Monthan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tiririca.
Tiririca looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tiririca misses with a head shot.
Tiririca scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Monthan?
Monthan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tiririca tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tiririca punching from mount but Monthan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Monthan is looking to get to half guard.
Tiririca thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tiririca punching from mount but Monthan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tiririca looking to finish with strikes here!
Tiririca throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tiririca lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tiririca lands a big shot there that rocks Monthan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Monthan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tiririca.
Monthan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiririca looking to ground and pound but Monthan is blocking nicely.
Tiririca throwing strikes here but Monthan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Monthan is desperately trying to improve his position but Tiririca has a good base and remains in mount.

Tiririca goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Monthan turns into him and now he's in Tiririca's guard.
Monthan postures up in Tiririca's guard and throws a big left but Tiririca blocks it.

Monthan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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.
Monthan postures up.
Monthan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tiririca is keeping the position for now.

Monthan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tiririca manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monthan has Tiririca in his guard.
Tiririca wants to stand but Monthan is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deputado Tiririca!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between angry looser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keithy McLeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

looser
vs
McLeon

178 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, angry looser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keithy McLeon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has looser pinned against the cage. looser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
looser looks to land a combination. McLeon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

looser closes the distance and clinches.

looser has hold of one of McLeon's legs. McLeon is fighting the takedown attempt but looser gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McLeon trying to control the position.
McLeon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
looser won't allow McLeon to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
looser passes into half guard.
McLeon is trying to control but can't.
looser is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
looser prevents McLeon from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

looser is looking for a kimura here.
looser content to control rather than advance.
McLeon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but looser manages to move to mount!
looser content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McLeon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
looser has a closed guard, preventing McLeon from standing up.
looser wants to stand and escape but McLeon is having none of it.
looser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeon wants to control from the top but looser keeps moving.
looser is looking to stand up but McLeon isn't so interested in that idea.
looser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLeon.
looser trying to control the position here.
looser keeping moving, preventing McLeon from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

looser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - looser lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
looser trying to control the position from guard on top but McLeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

looser decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McLeon, up you get!

McLeon moves into the clinch successfully.
looser blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McLeon tries to pull guard but looser won't allow it.
looser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McLeon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McLeon tries to work over looser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
looser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLeon misses with a knee to the head.
looser is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
looser keeps control of McLeon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

looser has McLeon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. looser pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLeon tumbling to the mat - looser dives into McLeon's guard.
looser postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McLeon looks to clinch

and looser counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by looser as McLeon tries to tie him up.
looser is trying to maintain a safe position but McLeon gets an underhook and turns looser into the cage.
McLeon is trying to force a seperation but looser has the dominant position.

McLeon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
looser tries for a takedown but McLeon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

looser instigates a clinch.
looser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
looser can't get the takedown.
looser pushes McLeon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLeon takes a shot to the head.
McLeon drops down looking for an ankle pick but looser pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick by McLeon misses

and looser moves into the clinch.

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

looser darts in and clinches McLeon up against the cage.
McLeon is trying to force a seperation but looser has the dominant position.

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

looser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
looser scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
looser tries to land knees in the clinch but McLeon avoids the damage to the body.
looser has a couple of punches blocked by McLeon.
McLeon fails to pull guard.
looser is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McLeon is breathing heavily.
looser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLeon is defending well for now.
McLeon managing to block the knees to the body from looser.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLeon.
looser lands a body punch.

looser manages to pull guard.

looser pushes McLeon off and gets back to his feet.

McLeon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

McLeon stands up and beckons looser to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

looser clinches.
looser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
looser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
looser is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from looser.
looser using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
looser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLeon avoids it.
The referee calls for McLeon to work.
A frustrated look appears on McLeon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
looser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLeon avoids it.

McLeon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
looser connects with a solid leg kick.

looser gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
looser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLeon tries to get to full guard but looser has control of the leg.
looser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

looser stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

looser takes the fight into the clinch.
McLeon looking to throw knees to the head but looser is blocking nicely.
McLeon tries to stall but looser uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
looser creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLeon's defenses.
McLeon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. looser just stands there and leans against the cage.
angry looser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keithy McLeon.

looser pulls McLeon into guard.
angry looser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McLeon gets to his feet - looser follows without any prompting.
The fight stays on the outside here - looser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
looser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLeon's waist but McLeon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing looser off to one side.

looser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
looser scores a nice knee to the body.
looser blocks the elbow strike.

looser pulls guard effortlessly.
looser wants to stand but McLeon is controlling the position.
McLeon throws and elbow that misses. looser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLeon's guard. Nice move by looser!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLeon keeping moving, preventing looser from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

angry looser dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

looser closes the distance and clinches.
McLeon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLeon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
looser tries to land a knee to the head but McLeon blocks with his arms.
looser tries to land a knee to the head but McLeon blocks with his arms.
looser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLeon is defending well for now.
McLeon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLeon is trying to break the clinch but looser has him pressed against the cage.
McLeon is looking to break free of the clinch but looser has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by McLeon.
looser trying to land knees to the body.
McLeon goes for a takedown in the clinch but looser prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
looser landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

looser breaks the clinch.
McLeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

looser drives through and clinches with McLeon against the cage.
looser prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
looser jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLeon walks away with a smile on his face. looser gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

looser decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
looser missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
looser content to control rather than advance.

looser decides to stand and escape the position.

looser drives through and clinches with McLeon against the cage.
McLeon dodges an elbow strike from looser.

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

looser drives through and clinches with McLeon against the cage.
looser manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McLeon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as looser walks away with a smile on his face. McLeon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
angry looser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keithy McLeon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but looser paws at him with a jab and circles away.

looser drives through and clinches with McLeon against the cage.
McLeon looking to slow down the pace here.
McLeon is trying to break the clinch but looser has him pressed against the cage.
McLeon wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLeon takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Keithy McLeon has been cut.
looser has a couple of punches blocked by McLeon.
looser prevents McLeon from breaking the clinch.

McLeon pulls guard successfully.

McLeon is working an open guard so looser takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McLeon shoots in but looser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
looser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

looser drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
looser tries to free his leg and advance position but McLeon is retaining full guard.
McLeon controls looser momentarily but looser frees himself.
looser wants to control from the top but McLeon keeps moving.
looser sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McLeon wants to stand up but looser is controlling him.
McLeon keeping moving, preventing looser from controlling successfully.

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.
McLeon working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McLeon throws a left and a right that both miss
and looser counters with a left and a right that stings McLeon.
looser throws a head kick that half lands.
looser shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McLeon as he avoids it easily.
looser moves in looking to clinch but McLeon pushes him off.
McLeon closes the distance but looser moves to the side

and looser counters by moving into the clinch.
angry looser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
looser keeps control of McLeon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keithy McLeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLeon is trying to break the clinch but looser is controlling him.
Knees to the body from looser.

And that's the end of the fight!
angry looser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well looser 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... angry looser!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capone has chosen The Godfather Theme Song as his entrance music. The key to victory for Alex Bader has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bader
vs
Capone

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vinnie Capone!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Capone gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Capone pulls Bader into guard.
Capone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader preventing the sweep.
Bader is looking to advance position but Capone has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bader is looking to improve his position but Capone isn't that keen on the idea.
Capone looking to control but Bader is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capone misses with a head shot.

Capone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bader can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Capone goes for an armbar but Bader turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bader.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Capone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Capone can do anything to dispel that myth.

Capone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Capone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bader gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Capone throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader wants to get up but he can't break Capone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bader is breathing heavily.

Capone has his foot on Bader's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bader works his way back into a safe position though.
Capone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Capone working for a triangle but Bader defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Capone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bader defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Capone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Capone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bader looking to pass the guard.
Capone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capone keeping moving, preventing Bader from controlling successfully.
Capone wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Capone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bader is aware though and is defending well.
Bader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bader drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Capone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bader has Capone in his guard.
Capone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Capone closes the distance and pushes Bader back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Capone scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Alex Bader has been cut.

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

Bader gets caught flat footed, as Capone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Capone 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.
Capone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capone throws a big right hand that misses.
Capone is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capone is standing up over Bader. Bader looks to escape but Capone dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Capone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Capone lands a few punches from side control.

Capone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Capone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Capone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Capone working the ground and pound.
Bader manages to work his way to half guard, despite Capone's best efforts.

Capone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Capone is trying to control. Bader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone wants to free his trapped foot but Bader is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Capone is trying to work for a kimura but Bader is defending well.

Capone decides to stand up.
Capone tries to clinch up.
Capone tries to clinch up.

Capone instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bader has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Capone jumps guard and drags Bader to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Capone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bader is aware though and is defending well.
Bader preventing the sweep.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vinnie Capone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Linus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Santos
vs
Linus

197 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Linus!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Linus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.

Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Linus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Linus parries the strikes from Santos easily there. Santos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Linus to escape.
The ground and pound from Santos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Linus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos cracks Linus with a big right hand but Linus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Linus's face as Santos controls the position.
Linus defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linus gets back to half guard.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Linus's temple.
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Linus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos.
Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Linus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linus is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
Linus looks gassed!
Santos is taking a breather. Linus 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.
Linus has hold of Santos's hands but Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linus wants to get back to his feet.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Linus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Linus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Linus defending well though.
Linus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos.
Linus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Linus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Santos forces Linus back against the cage and clinches.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Linus fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Linus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linus.

Santos forces Linus back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Santos.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santos as Linus tries to tie him up.
Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Linus's face.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Linus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Linus is breathing heavily.
Santos lands a head kick!

Santos instigates a clinch.

Linus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Linus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santos drives through and clinches with Linus against the cage.
Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Linus as he jumps to the side.
Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Santos moves into range and clinches up with Linus.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Linus.
Linus is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Linus down to the mat. Linus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linus misses with a hook.

Santos clinches.
Linus prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Linus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linus has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Linus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.

Linus gets caught flat footed, as Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Linus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Linus wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has Linus pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Santos kicks Linus off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Linus's hands.

Santos has closed the distance and engaged Linus in a clinch.
Linus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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

Santos clinches up against the cage.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Linus blocks it.
Linus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Linus throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Santos breaks the clinch.
Linus avoids the head kick by Santos.

Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Linus gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.

Linus successfully pulls guard.
Santos throws and elbow that misses. Linus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santos's guard. Nice move by Linus!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linus preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Santos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Linus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Santos has Linus up against the cage in a clinch.

Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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.
Linus fails to land with a series of punches.
Linus keeps the fight on the outside.
Linus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.

Santos clinches up against the cage.
Linus trying to control the position but instead, Santos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Linus into the cage.
Linus wants to break free but Santos has control.

Santos manages to break the clinch.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Linus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linus takes a kick to the side of the head.

Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Linus misses with the head strike.

Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linus can do to turn this around?
Linus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ben Linus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santos.

Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Linus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Santos is controlling him well.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Linus!
Santos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Linus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
Santos lands a nice shot to the head.
Santos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looking to finish Linus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Linus!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Santos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shengo Amodu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amodu
vs
Hunt

186 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shengo Amodu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt dives in and grabs Amodu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amodu pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.

Amodu moves into the clinch.
Amodu wants to break free but Hunt has control.

Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt throws a head kick that half lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Amodu.
Amodu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Amodu decides to stand back up.
Amodu has a takedown stuffed.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amodu tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt cracks the inside of Amodu's front leg.
Hunt tries to clinch but Amodu is having none of it.
Amodu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.

Amodu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amodu is controlling him.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt is trying to keep Amodu in close.
Hunt has his hands on Amodu's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hunt has his foot on Amodu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amodu works his way back into a safe position though.
Amodu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Amodu isn't so interested in that idea.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amodu tries to clinch up.
Amodu moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amodu shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Amodu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amodu stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hunt seems a little lost for a moment, as Amodu dominates the positioning.
Hunt is trying to control Amodu's posture but Amodu avoids it.
Amodu is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Amodu is controlling him well.
Hunt tries to bench press Amodu off him but Amodu keeps the position.
Hunt looks gassed!
Hunt trying to remain calm as Amodu controls from the top position.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet here but Amodu is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hunt's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt tries to break free.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amodu keeps control of the position easily here as Hunt tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amodu fails with a takedown attempt.
Amodu shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shengo Amodu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Amodu avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Amodu moves out of range easily.

Amodu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Amodu tries to pass.
Amodu trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Amodu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Hunt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amodu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amodu.
Amodu moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Amodu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to bum rush Amodu with a series of wild strikes but Amodu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Amodu counters with a shoot takedown. Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Amodu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.

Hunt is looking for a triangle but Amodu pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Amodu is proving a slippery customer.
Amodu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Amodu is proving a slippery customer.
Amodu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hunt closes the distance but Amodu moves to the side

and Amodu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shengo Amodu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt falls off balance throwing a combination

and Amodu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hunt won't be happy with that.
Amodu working the ground and pound.
Amodu is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amodu working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to buck Amodu off but Amodu is having none of it.
Amodu cracks Hunt with a big elbow.
Hunt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Amodu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amodu trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Amodu looks up at the clock and then as Hunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Amodu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hunt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amodu prevents Hunt from escaping the position.
Amodu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Amodu lands some shots froms side control.
Amodu trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shengo Amodu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt is letting Amodu control him for a moment.
Hunt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Amodu is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amodu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hunt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Amodu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hunt for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shengo Amodu.
Amodu dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Amodu's head and hops out.
Jacob Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Amodu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shengo Amodu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amodu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shengo Amodu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

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

Hardwood
vs
Capone

190 cm
24
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capone moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Capone shoots in but Hardwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Capone stalks Hardwood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardwood's face. Hardwood staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Richard Hardwood has been cut.

Capone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Capone seems to be looking for submissions.

Capone is working for an americana but Hardwood has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Capone was thinking about the submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Hardwood working for a triangle but Capone defends it easily.
Capone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Capone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hardwood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Capone has Hardwood in his guard.
Hardwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capone is keeping the position for now.

Hardwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardwood trying to control but Capone is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardwood's guard.

Capone drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Capone seems to have locked his on tight now - Hardwood screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Capone, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Al Capone!