Midweek Mayhem XIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mer Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Mafusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Mafusa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jimenez
vs
Mafusa

186 cm
19
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Dangerous GnP
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, Mer Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zack Mafusa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mafusa shoots in looking for a takedown but Jimenez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mafusa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mer Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mafusa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jimenez as he jumps to the side.
Jimenez works over Mafusa's head and body with a nice combination.
Mafusa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mer Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Mafusa.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mafusa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mafusa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jimenez pinned against the cage. Jimenez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mafusa doesn't manage to clinch there - Jimenez circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Jimenez.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown attempt from Mafusa. Mafusa gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mafusa shoots in and drives through. Jimenez sprawls well.
Mafusa looks gassed!
Jimenez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jimenez.
Mafusa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Jimenez looks to land a combination but Mafusa avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a combination. Mafusa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Mafusa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jimenez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jimenez scores with a one two! Mafusa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mafusa shoots in but Jimenez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimenez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jimenez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez scores with a three punch combo!
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jimenez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Mafusa is rocked!
Jimenez drops Mafusa with a big left hand! Mafusa is injured, injured bad! Jimenez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mer Jimenez!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Melanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Boudreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreau has chosen Mad World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Dos Melanos
vs
Boudreau

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Dos Melanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vince Boudreau!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dos Melanos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boudreau swivels and escapes.
Dos Melanos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boudreau as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Melanos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Boudreau as Dos Melanos shoots in.
Dos Melanos is looking to clinch but Boudreau is avoiding it.
Dos Melanos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boudreau as he jumps to the side.
Dos Melanos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boudreau avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Melanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreau.
Boudreau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Melanos's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boudreau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Dos Melanos.
Boudreau scores with a nice strike.
Vince Boudreau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Melanos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Melanos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boudreau momentarily.
Boudreau tests Dos Melanos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dos Melanos is breathing heavily.
Boudreau lands with a hook. Dos Melanos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Boudreau lands.

Dos Melanos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Boudreau delivers a spinning backfist that drops Dos Melanos like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Vince Boudreau!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdynand Kiepski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Young
vs
Kiepski

185 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ferdynand Kiepski!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kiepski. No joy for Young on that attempt.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiepski.
Kiepski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiepski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Kiepski shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiepski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Young somewhat.
Young shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiepski lands with a right and another and another! Young is in big trouble! Kiepski lands again and this time it's lights out for Young! A quality knockout there for Kiepski.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ferdynand Kiepski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karim Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eusebio Alunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mousasi
vs
Alunan

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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, Karim Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eusebio Alunan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mousasi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mousasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alunan avoiding damage as Mousasi throws knees to the body.
Mousasi lands a good knee to the midsection. Alunan won't want to take too many of those.
Alunan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Mousasi.
A body shot lands from Mousasi.
Alunan avoiding damage as Mousasi throws knees to the body.
Mousasi with a knee to the head.

It looks like Eusebio Alunan has been cut.
Mousasi scores with a knee to the head.
Mousasi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mousasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mousasi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Mousasi manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Mousasi misses.

Mousasi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mousasi wants to stand and escape but instead Alunan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Alunan stays in close to Mousasi's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alunan.
Mousasi is breathing heavily.

Alunan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mousasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alunan on the ground.
Alunan trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alunan wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
Alunan content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alunan wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
Alunan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mousasi is proving hard to escape from.

Alunan 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi keeping moving, preventing Alunan from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mousasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alunan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alunan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eusebio Alunan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mousasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mousasi misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Mousasi misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Alunan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alunan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Alunan throws some wild stikes that Mousasi manages to avoid easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eusebio Alunan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal TD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Growwoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think TD might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Give it all. Growwoo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Remy Growwoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

TD
vs
Growwoo

177 cm
26
165 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

205 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
World class MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khal TD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remy Growwoo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TD lands with a slapping head kick.
Growwoo misses with a body kick.
Growwoo throws a lazy head kick
enabling TD to counter with a crisp jab.
Growwoo throws a leg kick
and TD counters with a right hand to the body.
Growwoo looks gassed!
TD lands a nice leg kick that just misses Growwoo's sensitive parts.
Growwoo throws a leg kick
and TD connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Growwoo throws a leg kick

and TD holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
TD seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
TD gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
TD wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
TD tries to circle away but Growwoo has him pinned against the cage.
TD leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Khal TD.
Growwoo misses with a leg kick
and Growwoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Growwoo is predictable there
and TD counters with an outside leg kick.
Remy Growwoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Growwoo throws a leg kick
enabling TD to counter with a crisp jab.
Growwoo throws a leg kick
and TD counters with a lovely shot to the body.

TD closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
TD wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Growwoo has him pressed against the cage.
TD stalling the fight.
Growwoo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but TD is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TD breaks from the clinch.
Growwoo gets off balance looking for a body kick

and TD counters by clinching up.
Growwoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
TD has Growwoo pushed against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A low kick from Growwoo misses
and TD counters with a low kick, right behind Growwoo 's knee.
A low kick from Growwoo misses

and TD counters by clinching up.
Growwoo is trying to stall.

TD breaks the clinch.
Growwoo misses with a leg kick
and TD counters with a two punch combo.
Growwoo misses with a leg kick
and TD counters with a nice low kick that buckles Growwoo's knee momentarily.
Growwoo throws a leg kick that is checked

and TD holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

TD breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal TD dominated that 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.

Growwoo misses with a leg kick
and TD counters with a stiff right hand.
Growwoo misses with a kick to the body

and TD counters by moving into the clinch.
Growwoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Growwoo has TD pressed against the cage, preventing TD from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
TD manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Growwoo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TD has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Khal TD.
Growwoo throws a lazy head kick
and TD connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Growwoo throws a head kick that misses
and TD counters with a big head kick but Growwoo shrugs it off.
A low kick from Growwoo misses
and TD counters with a two punch combo.

TD has taken the fight to the clinch.
TD holding his opponent close, against the cage.
TD has had enough of the clinch but Growwoo keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TD's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

TD manages to break the clinch.
Growwoo looks to throw a body kick
and TD counters with a nice uppercut.

TD closes the distance and clinches.
TD is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Growwoo wants to break free but TD has control.

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.
TD is stalling here.
Growwoo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite TD's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Khal TD dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A low kick from Growwoo is predictable there
and TD counters with a one-two to the body.
TD avoids the head kick by Growwoo.
Growwoo throws a leg kick that is checked

and TD moves into the clinch.
Growwoo is looking to control TD's arms but TD gets an underhook and turns him. Now Growwoo has his back to the cage.
TD is trying to force a seperation but Growwoo has the dominant position.
Growwoo can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TD is stalling here.
Growwoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TD tries to break free but Growwoo pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Growwoo looking to stall.
Growwoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Growwoo tries to circle away but TD has him pinned against the cage.
TD slows down the pace here.
Growwoo is looking to control TD's arms but TD gets an underhook and turns him. Now Growwoo has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

TD escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Growwoo thows a leg kick but TD checks it
and TD makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Growwoo really felt that one!
TD scores with a jab to the head.
Growwoo throws a leg kick
and TD counters with a series of strikes. Growwoo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Growwoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from TD.
A low kick from Growwoo is predictable there

and TD counters by clinching up.
TD effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Remy Growwoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Khal TD.
Growwoo misses with the body kick

and TD holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

TD manages to break the clinch.
Growwoo misses with a leg kick

and TD counters by moving into the clinch.
TD stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Growwoo is trying to break the clinch but TD has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khal TD showed his dominance in that final round.
Well TD 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal TD!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Kiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tromb Jeremia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiki comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Tromb Jeremia looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Kiki
vs
Jeremia

200 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
237 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

GMMA Fightware

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fernando Kiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tromb Jeremia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kiki gets a clinch.
Jeremia looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

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

Kiki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jeremia, pushing him back against the cage.
Jeremia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiki avoids it.
Jeremia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiki walks away with a smile on his face. Jeremia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kiki moves into range and clinches up with Jeremia.

Kiki tightens his grip and picks Jeremia up, before dumping him to the ground. Jeremia manages to land in guard.
Kiki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeremia is keeping the position for now.
Kiki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jeremia on the ground.
Kiki trying to control but Jeremia is working from the bottom.

Kiki has gone for a leg lock! Jeremia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kiki's guard.
Jeremia won't allow Kiki to sweep him here.
Kiki keeping moving, preventing Jeremia from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiki working a defensive guard here.
Jeremia throwing strikes but missing.

Kiki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremia wants to control from the top but Kiki keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jeremia stops Kiki from standing up.
Jeremia stopping the sweep attempt from Kiki.
Jeremia won't allow Kiki to get back to his feet.
Kiki trying to keep a closed guard but Jeremia is proving a slippery customer.

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

Kiki gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiki has Jeremia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kiki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jeremia tumbling to the mat - Kiki dives into Jeremia's guard.
Jeremia keeping moving, preventing Kiki from controlling successfully.
Kiki wanted to stand there but Jeremia had control of the position.
Kiki throws a big right hand that misses.
Kiki pushing down on Jeremia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kiki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiki raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kiki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kiki landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kiki looking to control but Jeremia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kiki controlling from the full mount.
Kiki with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kiki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Kiki dominated that 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.

Kiki doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeremia circles away.

Jeremia tries to keep at a distance but Kiki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kiki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Kiki breaks the clinch.

Kiki clinches up against the cage.
Kiki taking a breather.
Kiki lands an elbow that stopped Jeremia in his tracks for a moment.

Kiki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kiki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeremia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiki postures up in Jeremia's guard and throws a big left but Jeremia blocks it.
Kiki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jeremia is breathing heavily.
Kiki is working Jeremia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kiki controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiki slips nicely into half guard.
Jeremia taking some punishment here, with Kiki in his half guard.
Kiki slows the pace down in half guard.
Kiki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kiki throwing shots but Jeremia is blocking nicely.
Kiki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jeremia is trying to stand up here but Kiki is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremia is not content to let Kiki control the position.
Kiki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jeremia won't allow Kiki to pass to mount.
Kiki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kiki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiki sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Kiki is trying to work for a kimura but Jeremia is defending well.
Kiki passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremia is squirming around, avoiding Kiki's attempts to control the action.
Kiki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kiki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kiki throwing strikes here but Jeremia is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kiki working the ground and pound effectively.
Kiki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jeremia because Kiki loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kiki.
Jeremia is squirming around, avoiding Kiki's attempts to control the action.
Jeremia tries to hold on but Kiki pushes him away.
Kiki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kiki controlling from mount.
Kiki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kiki breaks from Jeremia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kiki! Jeremia is hurt baaadly! Kiki is firing away with more strikes - Jeremia is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Kiki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baboy Botcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Botcha
vs
Numb

179 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

175 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Baboy Botcha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uncomfortably Numb!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botcha fails with a takedown attempt.
Botcha tries for a takedown but Numb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Numb is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Botcha's half guard.

Numb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Botcha is refusing to be controlled, as Numb sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Numb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Numb wants to take a breather but Botcha is having none of it.
Numb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Numb goes for an armbar but Botcha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Botcha.
Numb pulls Botcha in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numb lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Botcha!
Numb trying to control but Botcha is having none of it.
Numb throwing strikes here but Botcha is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Botcha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Numb on the ground.
Numb unloads with some shots from mount but Botcha bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Numb working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Numb controlling from the full mount.

Numb is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Botcha can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Numb throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numb misses with a head shot.

Numb goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Botcha is on top in guard.
Botcha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Botcha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Numb working a defensive guard here.
Numb pulls Botcha in close to his closed guard and prevents Botcha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Numb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Botcha.
Numb seems keen to control Botcha's posture.
Numb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Botcha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Numb moves into the clinch.

Numb breaks from the clinch.
Botcha doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Numb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Botcha's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Numb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Numb wants to control from the top but Botcha keeps moving.
Botcha being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb wants to control from the top but Botcha keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Numb has gone for a leg lock! Botcha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Numb's guard.
Numb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Botcha manages to get himself to full guard.

Numb drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Botcha dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Botcha's guard.
Numb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Botcha is keeping the position for now.
Numb trying to control the position from guard on top but Botcha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Botcha is keeping the position for now.
Botcha keeping moving, preventing Numb from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botcha being controlled here, momentarily.

Numb 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.
Numb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Botcha looking to control.

That's four 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.
Numb advances position into side control!
Numb is looking to take a break and control but Botcha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Numb controlling from side mount.
Uncomfortably Numb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Numb wants to take a breather but Botcha manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Numb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uncomfortably Numb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Botcha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Numb counters with a shoot takedown. Botcha fights it but they end up in guard.
Numb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Numb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Botcha keeping full guard, as Numb tries to pass.
Numb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Botcha keeping moving, preventing Numb from controlling successfully.
Numb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb is pushing down on Botcha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Botcha is fighting to maintain full guard but Numb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Numb is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Numb 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 Numb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uncomfortably Numb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Tatarata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatarata comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Dre feat Snoop Dogg - Next Episode. Krzysztof Tatarata is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tatarata
vs
Xavier

199 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Tatarata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatarata wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tatarata, as that shot connected.
Tatarata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatarata.
Tatarata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xavier with a jab.
Xavier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Tatarata has managed to clinch.
Tatarata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tatarata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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

Tatarata cracks Xavier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Xavier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tatarata finish him?

It looks like Brad Xavier has been cut.
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!
Tatarata wants to clinch.
A jab from Tatarata misses.

Tatarata cracks Xavier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tatarata has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Xavier to stand back up!

Xavier is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier throws a nice looking combination but Tatarata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xavier is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatarata finish him?
Xavier get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Xavier stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Tatarata runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Tatarata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between hairy bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Go Hard or Go Home as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for hairy bear has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

bear
vs
Miller

180 cm
25
154 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, hairy bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.

bear gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
bear wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

bear has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.

bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Miller postures up.
Miller forces his way into half guard.

Miller is working for a kimura but bear is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller controlling the action here.

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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and bear defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bear trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
bear is trying desperately to improve position.
bear tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount.
bear tries to hold on but Miller postures up.

That's four 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.
Miller trying to control but bear is having none of it.
bear is bucking up trying to escape but Miller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller lands with some strikes.
bear is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller controlling from mount.
Miller avoids the attempt from bear to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller tries to move into range but bear moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller works his way into full mount!
bear tries to improve his position but instead Miller has taken his back!
Miller tries to get the hooks in deep but bear pushed the leg off.
bear manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miller's guard. Nice work there by bear.
Miller is pulling down on bear's head. It's preventing any offense from bear, at least for the moment.
bear looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bear forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
bear slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
bear is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miller!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

bear moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miller has worked his arm free - good work by Miller!
bear tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miller's legs.

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

bear swings around for an armbar but Miller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into bear's guard.

bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bear keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller passes bear's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller not doing much here.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but bear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
bear is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can bear avoid being mounted?

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.
Miller not doing much here.

Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
bear tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
bear is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

bear scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Marcus Miller has been cut.
hairy bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

bear knocks Miller to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Miller is rocked!

bear tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can bear finish him?
Miller struggling a bit here.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.

bear is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to improve position but can't.
Miller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
bear trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is pressing down on bear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

bear postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of bear, into his guard.
bear keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.

bear has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for bear.
Marcus Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller takes a little break here. bear wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
bear can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down bear's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miller wants to control but bear is keeping him busy.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcus Miller.
A head kick misses from bear.

Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miller lands some shots froms side control.
Miller controls the position from side control.
bear is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to hairy bear.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Miller!