FCD 41: Sox vs Cao PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Chubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onion Bhaji Chicken Vindaloo Popadom Pilau Rice Any Ting Ul Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Chubar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Chubar
vs
Bhaji Chicken Vindaloo Popadom Pilau Rice Any Ting Ul Do

200 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
28
300 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrey Chubar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onion Bhaji Chicken Vindaloo Popadom Pilau Rice Any Ting Ul Do!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chubar shoots in for a double leg but Any Ting Ul Do sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Any Ting Ul Do shoots in but no luck this time.
Chubar misses with a wild combination.

Any Ting Ul Do closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chubar did well to prevent Any Ting Ul Do getting side control.
Chubar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chubar pushes Any Ting Ul Do off looking to stand but Any Ting Ul Do dives back in and keeps control.
Chubar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chubar tries to get out of the position.
Any Ting Ul Do thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Any Ting Ul Do sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chubar defending well though.
Chubar is looking to escape.
Any Ting Ul Do wants to pass to mount but Chubar is defending the position.
Chubar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Any Ting Ul Do.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Any Ting Ul Do missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Any Ting Ul Do missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Any Ting Ul Do not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Any Ting Ul Do misses with a head shot. Chubar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Any Ting Ul Do throws an elbow that misses. Chubar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Any Ting Ul Do's guard. Nice move by Chubar!
Any Ting Ul Do striking off his back but it's not causing Chubar any problems.
Chubar slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Any Ting Ul Do.
Any Ting Ul Do flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Any Ting Ul Do kicks Chubar off and gets back to his feet.
Chubar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chubar throws a series of punches but Any Ting Ul Do moves out of range.
Any Ting Ul Do fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrey Chubar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Any Ting Ul Do looks gassed!
Chubar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chubar feints a jab promting Any Ting Ul Do to slip. Chubar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Any Ting Ul Do slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chubar lands with a hook. Any Ting Ul Do tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Onion Bhaji Chicken Vindaloo Popadom Pilau Rice Any Ting Ul Do has been cut.
Chubar fails with the takedown

and Any Ting Ul Do counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Any Ting Ul Do throwing strikes from guard but Chubar blocks nicely.

Chubar pushes Any Ting Ul Do off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chubar manages to break the clinch.
Chubar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Any Ting Ul Do looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Any Ting Ul Do dodges the punch combination from Chubar.
Chubar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chubar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Chubar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onion Bhaji Chicken Vindaloo Popadom Pilau Rice Any Ting Ul Do's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chubar closes the distance and clinches.
Any Ting Ul Do has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chubar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Chubar breaks the clinch.
Any Ting Ul Do lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chubar circles away quickly and effectively.
Chubar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Any Ting Ul Do counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chubar won't be happy with that.

Chubar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Chubar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Any Ting Ul Do.
Chubar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Any Ting Ul Do is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chubar gets caught napping as Any Ting Ul Do dives in and scores a takedown. Chubar manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Any Ting Ul Do working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Chubar manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Chubar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Any Ting Ul Do, pushing him back against the cage.
Any Ting Ul Do tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Chubar.

Chubar breaks the clinch.
Chubar lands a jab-cross combination.
Chubar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Chubar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chubar tries to clinch but Any Ting Ul Do moves out of range.
Andrey Chubar is winning the standup battle so far.
Chubar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Any Ting Ul Do avoids it really well and circles away.
Chubar works Any Ting Ul Do's body with a nice hook.
Chubar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Any Ting Ul Do circles away quickly and effectively.
Chubar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chubar tries to clinch up.
Chubar misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Chubar. Those never looked like landing.
Chubar throws a series of strikes that have Any Ting Ul Do backpedaling.

Chubar closes the distance and pushes Any Ting Ul Do back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chubar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Any Ting Ul Do slips a jab and a cross from Chubar.
Chubar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Chubar.
Chubar cracks Any Ting Ul Do with an open hand slap.
Nice sprawl there from Any Ting Ul Do as Chubar shoots in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chubar throws a right and a left that Any Ting Ul Do avoids nicely.
Chubar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Any Ting Ul Do manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Chubar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onion Bhaji Chicken Vindaloo Popadom Pilau Rice Any Ting Ul Do's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chubar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Any Ting Ul Do looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Chubar. No joy for Any Ting Ul Do on that attempt.
Any Ting Ul Do avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chubar scores with a three punch combo!
Chubar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Any Ting Ul Do swinging wildly here.
Chubar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Any Ting Ul Do backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chubar lands with a nice body punch.
Chubar sizes up Any Ting Ul Do with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chubar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chubar.
Chubar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Any Ting Ul Do backs up against the cage.
Chubar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Any Ting Ul Do doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Chubar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Any Ting Ul Do takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chubar scores with a one two! Any Ting Ul Do had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chubar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chubar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Any Ting Ul Do is fending him off so far but Chubar persists. Nope, Any Ting Ul Do circles away and we're back to standing.
Chubar fails to land the takedown.
Chubar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Any Ting Ul Do counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Any Ting Ul Do stops Chubar from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Any Ting Ul Do scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chubar is looking to escape.
Any Ting Ul Do throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chubar to regain full guard.
Any Ting Ul Do throws an elbow that misses. Chubar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Any Ting Ul Do's guard. Nice move by Chubar!
Chubar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chubar slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Any Ting Ul Do.
Any Ting Ul Do wants to stand back up but Chubar manages to pass into side control.
Chubar takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Any Ting Ul Do to pass into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Any Ting Ul Do keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chubar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chubar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Any Ting Ul Do is looking to improve his position but Chubar isn't that keen on the idea.
Onion Bhaji Chicken Vindaloo Popadom Pilau Rice Any Ting Ul Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrey Chubar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Any Ting Ul Do throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Chubar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Willoughby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Oblaks
vs
Willoughby

180 cm
27
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
199 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zane Willoughby!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willoughby swinging wildly here.
Willoughby swinging wildly here.
Zane Willoughby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oblaks fails with the takedown
and Oblaks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oblaks avoids a kick to the body.
Willoughby throws a series of punches but Oblaks moves out of range.
Willoughby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oblaks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Willoughby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oblaks.
Oblaks shoots in looking for a takedown but Willoughby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oblaks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bembol Oblaks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oblaks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oblaks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Willoughby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Willoughby misses with a wild combination.
Oblaks checks a low kick from Willoughby.
Oblaks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Willoughby throws a one two combo.
Oblaks moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willoughby looks to land a combination but Oblaks avoids it well.
Oblaks slips a jab and a cross from Willoughby.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willoughby closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Oblaks is rocked!
Willoughby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Willoughby wants it to stay on the feet.
Willoughby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oblaks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Willoughby avoids it really well and circles away.
Willoughby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oblaks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willoughby but Willoughby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willoughby tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willoughby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Willoughby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Willoughby misses with a double jab.
Oblaks closes the distance and clinches up with Willoughby, looking for a takedown. Oblaks pushes Willoughby against the cage but Willoughby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oblaks shoots for a takedown but Willoughby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willoughby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Oblaks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Willoughby's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oblaks won't allow Willoughby to sweep him here.
Willoughby wants to stand but Oblaks is controlling the position.
Willoughby is trying to keep Oblaks in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willoughby can't keep his opponent in guard - Oblaks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Oblaks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Willoughby sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bembol Oblaks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pac Quiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quiao's entrance music is Water Song - Jorma Kaukonen. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Quiao
vs
Chiba

169 cm
23
144 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

172 cm
27
145 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pac Quiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quiao lands with a shot to the body.
Quiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quiao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Quiao does it's job there.
Quiao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quiao misses with a straight right.
Quiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quiao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Chiba is rocked!
Chiba is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Quiao moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pac Quiao!
In his post fight interview, Pac Quiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janek Kochanowski has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Felipe
vs
Kochanowski

190 cm
26
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
165 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Felipe dives in and grabs Kochanowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kochanowski pushes down on Felipe's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Kochanowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Kochanowski. No joy for Felipe on that attempt.
Felipe misses with a wild body shot.
Kochanowski misses with a straight right.
Kochanowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Felipe has time to react.
Felipe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe swings for the body but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Felipe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kochanowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Felipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but Felipe keeps it at a distance.
Kochanowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Felipe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kochanowski looks to land a left hand but Felipe moved out of range nicely.
Felipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to clinch up but Felipe keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Felipe. Kochanowski does a little dance to reset his feet.

Felipe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Felipe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Felipe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Felipe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Felipe working away.

Felipe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kochanowski, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is looking to reverse the position.

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

Felipe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kochanowski, who protects the arm well.
Kochanowski is looking to reverse the position.
Kochanowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Felipe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Felipe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

Felipe tries for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
Felipe is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Felipe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochanowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochanowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Felipe's best efforts.

Felipe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kochanowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kochanowski is trying to control but can't.
Felipe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kochanowski moves into full guard.
Kochanowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kochanowski wants to stand but Felipe is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochanowski wants to sweep here but Felipe controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luis Felipe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Felipe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from Kochanowski does no damage.
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kochanowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Felipe keeps the fight on the outside.
Kochanowski wants to clinch but Felipe slips to the side

and Felipe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kochanowski!
Kochanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Felipe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kochanowski is surviving well by controlling Felipe's body position as best he can.

Felipe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kochanowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kochanowski 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.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep. Felipe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kochanowski is trying to control but can't.

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

Felipe seems to be looking for submissions.
Kochanowski is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kochanowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Felipe drops back looking for a leg! Kochanowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kochanowski manages to kick Felipe off! Felipe jumps back into Kochanowski's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kochanowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Felipe!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski trying to control but Felipe is having none of it.
Felipe is looking to get to half guard.
Kochanowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Felipe is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felipe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kochanowski is nestled in close to Felipe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kochanowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Felipe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Felipe looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Felipe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kochanowski pulls his head out easily.
Kochanowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kochanowski.

Felipe actively working from the bottom here.
Luis Felipe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Felipe is not content to let Kochanowski control the position.
Kochanowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

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

Felipe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Felipe actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kochanowski lands a nice short elbow.

Felipe looking for submissions off his back.
Kochanowski working Felipe over with strikes.
Kochanowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Felipe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felipe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Felipe tries to get to full guard but Kochanowski has control of the leg.
Felipe has hold of Kochanowski's hands but Kochanowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kochanowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski drops an elbow to the side of Felipe's head.

Kochanowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kochanowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janek Kochanowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kochanowski cracks Felipe with an open hand slap.
Felipe fails to land the takedown.
Felipe misses with a body shot.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felipe misses with a wild body shot.
Kochanowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Felipe, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski misses with a hook. Felipe ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Kochanowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Felipe lands with a shot to the body.
Felipe fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two 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.
Felipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kochanowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kochanowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that misses
and Felipe counters with a nice body shot.
Kochanowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felipe fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Felipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felipe misses with a shot to the body
letting Kochanowski counter with a right hand.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kochanowski. Those never looked like landing.
Felipe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kochanowski as he avoids it easily.
Felipe walks into a stiff left hand from Kochanowski.

Felipe moves into the clinch.
Kochanowski presses Felipe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Felipe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kochanowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Felipe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski misses with a double jab.
Kochanowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kochanowski swings for the body but Felipe moves out of range.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.
Felipe moves out of range of the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janek Kochanowski!
Janek Kochanowski gave a mention to XTREME PWNAGE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Smith
vs
Velasquez

190 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
245 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Nutrition for Fighters

XTREME PWNAGE

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Velasquez which made him look bad.
Todd Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velasquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Todd Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasquez.
Smith throws a shot to the body.

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velasquez's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.

Velasquez pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Smith closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Velasquez controls his hands.

Smith wants the takedown. Velasquez is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Velasquez's guard against the cage.
Velasquez pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez, not yet.
Velasquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Velasquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velasquez unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Velasquez controlling from mount.
Velasquez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Velasquez lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to try and get back to his feet.
Smith wants to control but Velasquez is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the head.

Velasquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Velasquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Velasquez with good strikes from the mount here!
Velasquez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Velasquez swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Velasquez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Gon DIas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davids comes to the cage accompanied by "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top. Gon DIas has chosen Before I Forget as his entrance music. Raf Gon DIas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Davids
vs
Gon DIas

180 cm
28
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
184 lbs
10 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

XTREME PWNAGE

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Davids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Raf Gon DIas!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davids gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davids loads up on a big right hand but Gon DIas slips the punch.
Gon DIas misses with a body kick.
Davids tests Gon DIas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gon DIas throws a jab when Davids was well out of range.
Gon DIas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davids has time to react.
Gon DIas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Davids to counter with a crisp jab.
Gon DIas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gon DIas fails to land with a series of punches.
Gon DIas misses with a straight left.
Davids moves in looking to clinch but Gon DIas pushes him off.
Gon DIas lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gon DIas misses with a looping right.
Gon DIas motions for Davids to come forward. Gon DIas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gon DIas. Davids does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davids moves away from the strike by Gon DIas.
Gon DIas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davids doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gon DIas misses with a body shot.
Davids misses with a head kick.
Gon DIas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gon DIas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davids checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gon DIas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davids throws a leg kick but Gon DIas checks it.
Gon DIas misses with a body kick.
Gon DIas throws a head kick but Davids moves out of range.
Davids drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Gon DIas as he connects with a hook.
Gon DIas swinging wildly here.
Gon DIas throws a lazy body kick
and Davids counters with a straight right hand.
Gon DIas looks gassed!
Davids is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gon DIas throws a hook but Davids avoids it easily.
Davids throws a body punch but Gon DIas moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gon DIas looks to score with a jab to the body but Davids is just out of range.
Gon DIas misses with a few strikes there.
Gon DIas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davids throws a head kick but Gon DIas moves out of range.
Davids moves out of range as Gon DIas throws a body kick.
Davids scores with a jab. Gon DIas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raf Gon DIas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gon DIas misses with a few strikes there.
Davids shoots in but no luck this time.

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

Davids looking to secure an arm triangle but Gon DIas defends it well.
Davids trying to control but Gon DIas is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davids swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gon DIas is now in Davids's guard. A big mistake from Davids there, giving up the dominant position!
Davids is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davids wants to stand up but Gon DIas is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brett Davids wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gon DIas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gon DIas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davids circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gon DIas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gon DIas lands a head kick. Davids smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gon DIas misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gon DIas keeps Davids at a distance using the push kick.
Davids tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gon DIas was well out of range. Poor timing from Davids.
Davids misses with a straight left.
Gon DIas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davids.
Davids misses with a straight right.
Davids lands with a hook. Gon DIas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gon DIas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davids was well out of range. Poor timing from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas lands a nice looking body shot.
Davids swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gon DIas tries a head kick but it misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Davids.
Davids controls the position from side control.

Davids thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids is looking to take a break and control but Gon DIas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gon DIas wants to get back to his feet but Davids drags him back down.

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

Davids tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davids has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon DIas won't allow Davids to sweep him here.

Gon DIas stands and steps away. Davids gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick from Gon DIas lands but Davids takes it in his stride.
Davids is looking to score with low kicks.
Gon DIas throws a head kick but Davids moves out of range.
Davids moves out of range as Gon DIas throws a body kick.
Davids shoots in looking for a takedown. Gon DIas tries to sprawl out of it but Davids keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gon DIas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davids shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gon DIas as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davids avoids the head kick by Gon DIas.
Gon DIas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gon DIas misses with a looping right.
Davids keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gon DIas.

Davids feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gon DIas is breathing heavily.

Davids drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davids jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davids trying to control but Gon DIas is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davids stands and throws Gon DIas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Davids dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gon DIas slaps away a takedown attempt from Davids, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gon DIas misses with a wild combination.
Davids bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davids throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gon DIas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davids moves away.
Gon DIas throws a jab when Davids was well out of range.
Gon DIas throws a right hand that Davids ducks under and follows up with a left that Davids also avoids with ease.
Gon DIas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gon DIas tries to land a leg kick but Davids saw it coming and moves away.
Davids closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gon DIas circles away.
Gon DIas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gon DIas missing with a left hand there. Davids was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gon DIas walks into a straight right hand from Davids.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon DIas throws an overhand right that lands on Davids's shoulder, as Davids tries to avoid the shot.
Davids blocks a head kick by Gon DIas.
Gon DIas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gon DIas misses with an uppercut.
Gon DIas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davids circles away quickly and effectively.
Gon DIas misses with a wild body shot.
Davids lands a jab to the head.
Davids moves in looking to clinch but Gon DIas pushes him off.
Raf Gon DIas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davids lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gon DIas will feel that in the morning.
Davids digs a good hook to Gon DIas's body.
Davids fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gon DIas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gon DIas jabs at Davids's body.
Davids shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gon DIas as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davids fails with a takedown attempt.
Gon DIas dips to his left and cracks Davids with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gon DIas throws a leg kick
and Davids counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Davids as he checks the leg kick.
Gon DIas staying out of range there.
Davids misses with a low kick as Gon DIas jumps back.
Gon DIas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gon DIas throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Davids.
Davids tries to clinch but Gon DIas moves out of range.
Gon DIas looks for the body kick but Davids saw that one coming.
Gon DIas fakes the leg kick and cracks Davids in the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gon DIas.
Gon DIas misses with an uppercut.
Davids bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gon DIas thows a body shot but no joy.
Gon DIas throws the kick towards the body but Davids avoids it.
Gon DIas throws a lazy head kick
and Davids counters with a nice uppercut.
Davids moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gon DIas throws a head kick but Davids moves out of range.
Davids scores with a kick to the body.
Davids tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gon DIas swivels and escapes.
Davids shoots for a double leg takedown but Gon DIas sprawls well. He's pushed Davids's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davids punishes Gon DIas's body with a nice straight punch.
Gon DIas thows a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gon DIas tries to sprawl but Davids drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davids is working for a kimura but Gon DIas is defending it quite comfortably.
Davids is trying to control. Gon DIas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Davids is looking for a kimura here.
Davids looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Davids!
Brett Davids was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heero Yuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuy has chosen Coma Black - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. Heero Yuy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daley Borisov's chin.

Borisov
vs
Yuy

169 cm
21
139 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

165 cm
27
132 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daley Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heero Yuy!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuy cracks a nice hook into Borisov's ribs.

Yuy has Borisov up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuy can't break the clinch.

Yuy gets control of Borisov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yuy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Borisov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Borisov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yuy's legs.
Borisov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Borisov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy pushes Borisov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Borisov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borisov is looking to take a break and control but Yuy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuy wants to get back to his feet.
Yuy wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuy trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yuy fails to land the takedown.
Yuy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borisov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borisov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yuy looks for a takedown but Borisov sprawls well.
Borisov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yuy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuy wants to clinch up but Borisov keeps it at a distance.
Yuy misses with a combination
and Borisov counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov lands with an overhand left.
Yuy throws a body punch but Borisov moves out of range.
Yuy throws a lazy uppercut
and Borisov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yuy misses with a few strikes there.
Borisov throws a lazy right hand but Yuy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuy shoots in and drives through. Borisov sprawls well.
Daley Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heero Yuy.
Yuy looks gassed!
Yuy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yuy swinging wildly here.
Heero Yuy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borisov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yuy.
Yuy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Borisov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov slips a jab and a cross from Yuy.
Borisov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Yuy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yuy working away.
Borisov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yuy's best efforts.

Borisov actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuy wants to control but Borisov is keeping him busy.
Yuy throwing shots but Borisov is blocking nicely.
Borisov gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Borisov working for a triangle but Yuy defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daley Borisov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Borisov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Borisov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuy moves away from the strike by Borisov.
Borisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuy moves away.
Borisov looks to land a combination but Yuy avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yuy!
Yuy swinging wildly here.
Daley Borisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borisov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borisov avoids the head kick by Yuy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borisov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yuy under the eye.
Yuy walks into a left hand.
Yuy looks for a takedown but Borisov sprawls well.
Yuy tries to bum rush Borisov with a series of wild strikes but Borisov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuy takes one to the side of the head.
Yuy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yuy throws a series of punches but Borisov avoids them all with ease.
Yuy is breathing heavily.
Yuy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borisov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borisov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yuy is defended easily by Borisov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuy tries to clinch up.
Heero Yuy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borisov throws a right and a left that Yuy avoids nicely.
Yuy misses with a few strikes there.
Borisov feints a jab promting Yuy to slip. Borisov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yuy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left lands for Yuy.
Yuy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borisov with a jab.
Yuy throws a nice looking combination but Borisov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borisov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borisov slips under a jab.
Daley Borisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Borisov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Borisov lands a glancing blow to the side of Yuy's head.
Borisov misses with a few strikes there.
Yuy misses with a combination
and Borisov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borisov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuy on the side of the head.
Yuy misses with a double jab
and Borisov counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Borisov lands a jab.
Yuy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuy slips under a jab from Borisov.
Borisov throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Yuy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yuy throws a hook to the side of Borisov's head but Borisov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuy misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuy doesn't manage to clinch there - Borisov circles away.
Yuy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borisov circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuy tries to bum rush Borisov with a series of wild strikes but Borisov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borisov leaves Yuy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daley Borisov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heero Yuy.
Borisov throws a series of strikes that have Yuy backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daley Borisov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Yuy throws a head kick but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yuy walks into a stiff left hand from Borisov.
Borisov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borisov lands with a straight right. Yuy didn't see that one coming.
Yuy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yuy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Yuy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borisov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yuy.
Borisov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yuy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borisov circles away quickly and effectively.
Borisov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yuy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yuy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Borisov finds it's way round the side to connect with Yuy's head.
Borisov cracks Yuy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Borisov - just one landing.
Yuy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borisov moves away.
Borisov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borisov misses with a looping right.
Borisov throws a combination. Yuy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Borisov blocks a head kick by Yuy.
Yuy misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuy throws a big shot that misses.
Yuy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borisov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuy moves in looking to clinch but Borisov pushes him off.
Yuy defending well as Borisov loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borisov slips under a jab from Yuy.
Borisov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yuy ducks under a wild hook from Borisov.
Borisov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Borisov looks to land a combination but Yuy avoids it well.
Borisov scores with a one two! Yuy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yuy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borisov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yuy's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Borisov lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Borisov scores with a jab. Yuy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuy circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borisov.
Borisov connects with a nice looking jab.
Borisov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuy throws out the jab.
Yuy looks for a takedown but Borisov sprawls well.
Borisov looks to land a left hand but Yuy moved out of range nicely.
Borisov misses with a straight right.
A combination from Yuy does no damage.
Borisov throws a right hand that Yuy ducks under and follows up with a left that Yuy also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yuy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuy staying out of range there.
Yuy swinging wildly here.
Yuy walks into a stiff left hand from Borisov.
Heero Yuy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borisov scores with a nice strike.
Borisov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yuy's head backwards.
Borisov looks to land a combination. Yuy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Borisov.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuy misses the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley Borisov!
After the big win, Daley Borisov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XTREME PWNAGE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnell Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Richardson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Richardson
vs
Sanchez

192 cm
27
202 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

187 cm
27
199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

XTREME PWNAGE

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 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Donnell Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richardson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Richardson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson unloads with some shots from mount but Sanchez bucks and avoids them well.
Sanchez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Richardson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Richardson breaks from Sanchez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Richardson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Richardson misses with a head shot.
Richardson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound.
Richardson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sanchez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Richardson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Richardson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnell Richardson!
Donnell Richardson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, XTREME PWNAGE, into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Senor Sox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Senor Sox
vs
Cao

175 cm
28
164 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Senor Sox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Cao!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sox scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Elijah Cao has been cut.
Sox moves away from the strike by Cao.
Cao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Sox gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cao is looking for a sweep.
Cao controls the position for a moment.
Sox controlling from side mount.
Sox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cao keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cao regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao gets full guard.
Sox stopping the sweep attempt from Cao.
Sox trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.
Cao looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sox trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because El Senor Sox just wasn't active enough.

Sox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sox is in Cao's guard.
Sox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sox 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.
Sox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cao on the ground.
Sox wants to stand but Cao is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sox is one step ahead there.

Cao looking for a guillotine here but Sox defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Cao is looking for a triangle here but Sox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao is trying to get back to full guard.
Sox is looking to advance position but Cao won't allow it.
Sox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cao regains full guard. Nicely done.

Sox gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sox throws a hook but Cao avoids it easily.
Sox misses with a few strikes there.
Cao jabs Sox right on the nose. Sox blinks but takes it well.
Sox throws a series of punches but Cao avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sox avoids the body shot from Cao.
Sox needs to keep his hands up - Cao had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sox jabs Cao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cao throws a hook but Sox avoids it easily.
Sox misses with a hook.
Sox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cao looks for a takedown but Sox sprawls well.
Sox misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cao.
A slow jab from Cao misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that El Senor Sox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elijah Cao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sox walks into a jab.
Cao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sox at a distance.
Cao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cao throws a lazy right hand but Sox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sox jabs Cao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Cao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sox thuds a left hand into Cao's body.
Cao slips a straight right by Sox.
Sox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cao back to the cage. Sox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sox looks to score with a jab to the body but Cao is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao tests Sox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sox!
A shot to the liver by Cao. Beautiful body shot.
Cao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sox moves away from the strike by Cao.
Cao throws out a loose jab but Sox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sox manages to avoid it.
Sox circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Senor Sox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cao lands a nice shot that snaps Sox's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sox moves away.
Sox digs a good hook to Cao's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cao.
Sox just misses with a punch to the body.
Cao lands a lovely overhand right.
Cao misses the shot to the body.
Elijah Cao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Senor Sox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sox swings for the body but Cao moves out of range.
Sox with a nice cross.
Cao misses with a body shot.
Cao scores with a jab to the body.
Cao avoids the body shot from Sox.
Sox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao lands with an uppercut that bounces Sox off the cage and back into range.
Sox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Sox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Cao looking for a guillotine here but Sox defends easily.
Sox postures up.
Sox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Sox from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sox is really struggling to control Cao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

El Senor Sox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cao slips a straight right by Sox.
Sox cracks Cao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cao missing with a left hand there. Sox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sox scores with a nice right hand.

Cao is rocked!
A slow jab from Cao misses its intended target.
Cao is still on wobbly legs! Can Sox finish him?
Sox cracks Cao with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cao tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sox pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cao is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Senor Sox!
El Senor Sox retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, El Senor Sox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.