BDX-45 Hard Boiled PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Everardo Oliveira Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Joey Charles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Charles
vs
Everardo Oliveira Silva

179 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
28
145 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Francisco Everardo Oliveira Silva!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles misses with a left hand

and Oliveira Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Charles didn't expect that.
Oliveira Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Charles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira Silva is controlling him.
Oliveira Silva slips nicely into half guard.

Oliveira Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Charles tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oliveira Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Everardo Oliveira Silva!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darvin Chillingsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Bongderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Chillingsworth
vs
Bongderson

183 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darvin Chillingsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Bongderson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chillingsworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bongderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chillingsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bongderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Chillingsworth shoots in looking for a takedown. Bongderson tries to sprawl out of it but Chillingsworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bongderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chillingsworth slips a jab and a cross from Bongderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillingsworth has his takedown stuffed
and Bongderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bongderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bongderson.
Bongderson throws a body punch but Chillingsworth moves out of range.
Chillingsworth staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bongderson misses with the combination.
Chillingsworth throws a combination that misses
and Bongderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bongderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bongderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bongderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chillingsworth misses with an uppercut
and Bongderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chillingsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Bongderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darvin Chillingsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chillingsworth is breathing heavily.
Chillingsworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bongderson lands a nice hook to Chillingsworth's body. Chillingsworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chillingsworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danny Bongderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bongderson connects with a body shot that sends Chillingsworth's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Chillingsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chillingsworth moves forwards but Bongderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bongderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chillingsworth. Chillingsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bongderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Bongderson 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.

Bongderson scores with a hook.
Bongderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bongderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chillingsworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danny Bongderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bongderson looks to land a left hand but Chillingsworth moved out of range nicely.
Bongderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Chillingsworth off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bongderson lands a big right hand that sends Chillingsworth crashing to the mat! Bongderson stays standing though and waves Chillingsworth back to his feet!

Chillingsworth is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chillingsworth might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bongderson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Chillingsworth! Bongderson dives in looking to finish! Chillingsworth is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Bongderson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Aciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobu Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobu Murphy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aciano
vs
Murphy

225 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaime Aciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nobu Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aciano tries to clinch but Murphy moves away

so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aciano defending well though.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aciano wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aciano!
Murphy raining down shots from the mount!

Murphy has isolated one of Aciano's arms. Aciano looking to fight him off but Murphy twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nobu Murphy!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heath Legg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rush Syckes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legg comes to the cage accompanied by Angel of Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Legg
vs
Syckes

180 cm
24
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

192 cm
27
164 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heath Legg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rush Syckes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legg wants to clinch.
Syckes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syckes throws a right hand that Legg ducks under and follows up with a left that Legg also avoids with ease.
Syckes misses with a body kick.
Legg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legg blocks a leg kick.
Legg wants to clinch.
Legg misses with a series of wild punches.

Syckes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Syckes tries to score with some ground and pound. Legg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Legg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Syckes.
Legg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Legg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syckes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Legg defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legg defending against the ground and pound.
Syckes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Syckes trying to control the action but Legg is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Legg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Syckes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Legg gets back to half guard.

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.
Syckes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Syckes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Legg's head.
Syckes is looking to advance position but Legg won't allow it.
Syckes prevents Legg from improving his position.
Legg wants to control but Syckes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Legg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Legg wants to sweep but no luck.
Syckes looking to sit in guard and control but Legg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Legg won't allow Syckes to sweep him here.

Syckes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syckes is looking to sweep but instead, Legg has passed into half guard.
Legg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Legg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Syckes looking for submissions off his back.
Legg trying to control from half guard but Syckes is working away.
Syckes wants to control but Legg is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Legg is looking for a kimura here.
Legg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syckes defending well though.

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.
Legg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Syckes gets full guard.
Legg trying to control but Syckes is working from the bottom.

Syckes is looking for a triangle but Legg pushes his legs off easily.
Legg wants to control from the top but Syckes keeps moving.
Syckes trying to keep a closed guard but Legg is proving a slippery customer.
Legg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legg tries to stand but Syckes is controlling from the bottom.
Syckes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Legg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Legg advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rush Syckes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Legg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Syckes.
Syckes throws a head kick that misses.
Syckes misses with the body kick

so Legg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Syckes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Legg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Legg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syckes keeps working.

Legg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Legg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Syckes looks to move to half guard but instead Legg has passed into mount! Damn!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legg avoids the attempt from Syckes to control.
Syckes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Legg tries to control but Syckes wriggling away.

Legg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Syckes turns into him and now he's in Legg's guard.
Syckes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Syckes throwing strikes but missing.
Legg managing to control the position.
Legg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Legg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Syckes!

Legg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Syckes is now in Legg's guard. A big mistake from Legg there, giving up the dominant position!
Legg keeping moving, preventing Syckes from controlling successfully.
Syckes stopping the sweep attempt from Legg.
Syckes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syckes throws a strike but Legg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Legg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Syckes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Legg has managed to get both his arms back between Syckes's legs - danger averted.
Legg throws a big right hand that misses.
Syckes keeping full guard, as Legg tries to pass.

Legg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Legg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Syckes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legg defends well.

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

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

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.
Syckes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Syckes wants to sweep but no luck.
Legg wants to control from the top but Syckes keeps moving.

Syckes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Syckes keeping moving, preventing Legg from controlling successfully.
Legg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syckes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syckes keeping moving, preventing Legg from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Legg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Syckes.
Legg throws a series of punches but Syckes avoids them all with ease.
Syckes gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Legg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Legg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Legg tries to pass to full mount but Syckes defends it.

Legg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Syckes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legg.
Legg thows a huge punch but Syckes dodges it nicely.
Syckes trying to control from the bottom.

Legg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Syckes tries to roll over but Legg keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legg is working for a kimura but Syckes is defending it quite comfortably.

Syckes actively working from the bottom here.
Legg is keen to just control but Syckes is a slippery customer.
Syckes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legg is working away from the top position though.
Legg passes to full mount!
Legg raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Syckes can do anything to dispel that myth.

Syckes has left one of his arms exposed and Legg doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Syckes screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heath Legg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Foran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the jungle. Junior Johns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Foran
vs
Johns

178 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

MMA Animal

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieran Foran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Johns!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johns. Foran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foran throws a series of punches but Johns avoids them all with ease.
Foran feints a jab promting Johns to slip. Foran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Foran throws a series of punches but Johns moves out of range.
Foran lands a head shot.
Foran lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Foran.
Foran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johns takes a swing at Foran's ribcage but misses.
Foran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foran throws a looping overhand right but Johns ducks down to avoid it.
Foran throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Foran.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foran misses with a series of wild punches.
Foran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Foran looks to land a combination but Johns avoids it well.

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

Foran is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Johns locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Foran is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Johns!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Fen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds comes to the cage accompanied by Evils Deeds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Deeds
vs
Fen

190 cm
24
178 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
181 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jet Fen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deeds lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Deeds.

It looks like Jet Fen has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fen misses with a jab to the body
and Deeds counters with a nice uppercut.
Deeds thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Deeds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deeds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fen trying to control the position.

Fen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deeds is in close to Fen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deeds preventing the sweep.
Deeds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deeds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds landing with the ground and pound.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deeds manages to get himself to full guard.
Fen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fen looking to sit in guard and control but Deeds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fen working for a triangle but Deeds defends it easily.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Fen keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fen looking for a sweep. Not yet Fen, not yet.
Deeds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeds pushes down on Fen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Deeds tries to pass to full mount but Fen defends it.
Fen wants to improve his position but Deeds is controlling well.
Deeds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deeds stops Fen from getting back to his feet.
Deeds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fen's head.
Fen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Deeds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Deeds is working for a kimura but Fen is defending it quite comfortably.
Deeds passes the guard and advances to mount!
Deeds landing strikes from the mount and Fen is in trouble!

Deeds is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fen is surviving well by controlling Deeds's body position as best he can.
Deeds wants to control the pace but Fen is squirming around nicely.
Deeds looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is landing with some decent strikes but Fen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fen tries to lock up and control but Deeds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Deeds looking to secure an arm triangle but Fen defends it well.

Deeds looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Deeds fails to take his opponent's back.

Deeds wants to finish this one by submission but Fen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Deeds.
Deeds throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Deeds working for a submission but Fen is keeping him at bay.
Fen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Longfellow Deeds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Fen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fen just misses with a punch to the body.
Fen throws a head kick that half lands.
Fen throws a looping overhand right but Deeds ducks down to avoid it.

Deeds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fen quickly recovers to half guard.
Fen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deeds is working away from the top position though.
Deeds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.
Fen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deeds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fen keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Deeds tries to free his leg and advance position but Fen is retaining full guard.
Deeds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Deeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deeds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deeds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Fen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fen.
Fen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds postures up.
Deeds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fen's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deeds pulls his head out easily.
Fen is staying active underneath Deeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Fen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Deeds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deeds scores with a hook to the body. Fen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fen is breathing heavily.
Fen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deeds has a takedown stuffed.
Fen swings widly with a right hand
and Fen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deeds slips under a jab from Fen.

Deeds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fen is trying to defend but Deeds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.

Deeds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deeds.
Fen trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deeds is working for a submission of some sort.
Deeds 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.
Deeds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fen!

Deeds working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Deeds working for a submission but Fen is keeping him at bay.

Deeds has control of Fen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fen regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fen is in trouble now - Deeds has advanced to mount!
Fen is trying to escape the mount.
Deeds tries to control but Fen wriggling away.
Longfellow Deeds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deeds lands a big shot there that rocks Fen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeds looking to finish with strikes here!
Fen working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Longfellow Deeds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jet Fen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Fen as Deeds shoots in.
Fen slips a jab from Deeds.

Deeds drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deeds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Fen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deeds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deeds throwing strikes from guard but Fen blocks nicely.
Deeds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deeds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deeds wants to control from the top but Fen keeps moving.

Deeds 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.
Fen trying to keep a closed guard but Deeds is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fen can't keep his opponent in guard - Deeds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deeds thows a huge punch but Fen dodges it nicely.
Deeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fen keeps working.
Fen wants to get back to his feet.
Deeds is trying to control. Fen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deeds.

Deeds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fen is just riding it out for now. Deeds eventually gives up the hold.

Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.
Jet Fen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Deeds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fen defends it well.
Fen wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.

Fen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Deeds seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Deeds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fen sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fen is defending against the submission attempts here by Deeds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fen tries to roll over but Deeds keeps him under control.

Deeds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fen gets full guard.

Deeds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Deeds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deeds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.
Fen wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Fen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Fen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deeds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deeds throwing strikes but missing.

Fen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fen looking for subs off his back but Deeds has passed one foot through into half guard.
Longfellow Deeds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Deeds in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Deeds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Longfellow Deeds!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Robben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robben has chosen AC/DC - For Those About To Rock as his entrance music. 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.

Cooper
vs
Robben

170 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
163 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Australian Xtreme - 159 Video Proof.

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjen Robben!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper misses with the combination.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robben moves away.
Robben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Robben.
Robben tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cooper swivels and escapes.
Robben throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Bobby Cooper has been cut.
Robben fails with the takedown
and Cooper counters with a two punch combo.
Robben misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjen Robben.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robben takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Robben is rocked!
Robben drops his hands for a split second and Cooper immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Robben face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Cooper follows up with a right hand that knocks Robben into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Cooper!

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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 Dhe Orele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orele comes into the arena with Ironman blaring out of the sound system. Reyes has chosen All the Above as his entrance music. Dhe Orele had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Orele
vs
Reyes

190 cm
22
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

169 cm
25
157 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and Laundry
Doom Fightwear

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhe Orele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevie Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orele.
Orele moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Reyes throws a right hand that Orele ducks under and follows up with a left that Orele also avoids with ease.
A jab from Orele misses.
Orele looks to land a combination but Reyes avoids it well.
Reyes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orele misses with a right hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Reyes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Orele misses with a combination
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reyes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Orele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orele moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Orele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Orele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dhe Orele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reyes.
A nice combination there by Orele.

It looks like Stevie Reyes has been cut.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orele moves away.
Reyes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orele rather than just go for the knockout.
Orele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes counters with a series of strikes. Orele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Orele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Orele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Reyes.
Reyes tests Orele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orele slips a jab from Reyes.
A shot to the body from Orele misses
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Reyes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes checks a leg kick nicely.
Reyes jabs Orele right on the nose. Orele blinks but takes it well.
Reyes scores with a decent looking hook.
Orele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
Orele falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Reyes to counter with a crisp jab.
Reyes takes a swing at Orele's ribcage but misses.
Orele closes the distance and clinches up with Reyes, looking for a takedown. Orele pushes Reyes against the cage but Reyes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dhe Orele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orele thinking.
Reyes punishes Orele's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Reyes.
Orele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reyes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reyes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orele throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Orele.
Orele dives in and grabs Reyes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes down on Orele's head and hops out.
Reyes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orele.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orele throws an off balance right hand
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Orele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reyes scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reyes scores with a nice strike.
Orele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reyes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevie Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orele.
A cross from Reyes lands.
Reyes fails to land with a series of punches.
Orele dives in and grabs Reyes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes down on Orele's head and hops out.
Orele throws a lazy uppercut
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orele throws a combination that misses
and Reyes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevie Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Orele misses.
Reyes digs a good hook to Orele's body.
Reyes lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Orele.
Reyes throws a jab when Orele was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Orele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes thows a body shot but no joy.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orele wants to slow Reyes down by chopping away at his legs.
No luck for Orele with that takedown attempt.
Orele wants to clinch
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Orele. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes lands a jab-cross combination.
Orele misses with an uppercut
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orele thinking.
Orele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reyes tests Orele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reyes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Orele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Orele from controlling successfully.
Reyes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orele pushing down on Reyes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reyes can do anything to dispel that myth.

Orele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reyes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Orele.
Reyes wants to improve his position but Orele is controlling well.

Orele looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reyes tries to kick Orele off in order to stand up. Orele Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

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.

Orele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reyes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orele throws a strike aimed at the side of Reyes's head but Reyes avoids it well.
Orele trying to control the position but Reyes is working away.
Reyes tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Orele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reyes keeps working.
Reyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orele 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 Reyes's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Orele tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orele fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stevie Reyes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stevie Reyes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Reyes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orele walks into a stiff left hand from Reyes.
Orele throws a combination that misses
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Orele misses with a shot to the body
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orele walks into a left hand.
Orele is looking to clinch.
Orele misses with a lunging right hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Orele has his takedown stuffed
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reyes misses with a body punch
enabling Orele to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Reyes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Orele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reyes misses with a looping left.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orele.
Reyes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Orele eats them both and turns towards Reyes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orele!
Reyes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reyes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orele lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reyes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reyes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reyes scores with a hook.
Orele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Orele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes scores with the left hand. Orele knows he should have avoided that one.
Orele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reyes lands a head shot.
Orele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orele misses with a hook to the body
and Reyes counters with a one-two to the body.
Reyes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reyes moves away from the strike by Orele.
Orele throws a wild body kick that Reyes sees coming a mile off.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orele fails to land with a series of punches.
Reyes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orele counters with a series of strikes. Reyes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reyes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reyes connects with a body shot that sends Orele's belly button to the back.
Orele tries for a takedown but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dhe Orele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reyes checks a leg kick.
Dhe Orele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reyes is able to avoid easily.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Reyes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orele needs to keep his hands up - Reyes had a free shot at his head there.
Reyes lands a right hook to the body.
Orele misses with a takedown attempt - Reyes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dhe Orele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reyes lands with an uppercut that bounces Orele off the cage and back into rage.
Stevie Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orele lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reyes backs up against the cage.
Reyes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reyes tries to bum rush Orele with a series of wild strikes but Orele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orele misses with a double jab
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orele throws a combination that misses
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orele tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Reyes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Juarez
vs
Al

180 cm
27
184 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

182 cm
28
192 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jakob Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Al!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Al there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al misses the body punch
and Juarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al thinking.

Juarez clinches.
Al tries to break free but Juarez pushes him back against the cage.
Juarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al has had enough of the clinch but Juarez keeps him there for the moment.
Al using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al tries to break free but Juarez pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al.
Juarez lands with a left to the head.
Al tries to pull guard but Juarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Al drops back down to his feet.
Juarez trying to stall but Al improves his position.

Al breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al throws a right hand that misses
enabling Juarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Al throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Juarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Juarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juarez.
Jab from Juarez.
Al uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juarez.
Al lands a hook that stumbles Juarez back into the cage. Al follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Juarez to the canvas! Al pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Juarez has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mr Al!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandy Culture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Random Arab Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Culture
vs
Khalifa

200 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandy Culture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khalifa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Khalifa is landing with some decent strikes but Culture is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khalifa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Khalifa working Culture over with strikes here.

Culture is rocked!
Culture is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Culture is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Culture takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Khalifa's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalifa Khalifa!