DUFF 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Krasilin
vs
Summers

195 cm
19
230 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

190 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Krasilin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krasilin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Summers is trying to defend but Krasilin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krasilin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Summers's head.
Summers is refusing to be controlled, as Krasilin sits in half guard.
Summers tries to roll over but Krasilin keeps him under control.
Krasilin with the ground and pound but Summers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Summers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krasilin wants to pass the guard but Summers is keeping the position.
Krasilin passes Summers's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is trying to stand up here but Krasilin is controlling him well.
Krasilin wants to control but Summers is keeping him busy.
Krasilin has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Summers works to full guard.
Krasilin trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Krasilin.
Summers blocks a head kick by Krasilin.

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

Krasilin breaks the clinch.

Krasilin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Summers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krasilin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Summers did well to prevent Krasilin getting side control.
Krasilin is breathing heavily.
Summers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Summers has a closed guard, preventing Krasilin from standing up.
Krasilin throws a strike but Summers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Summers passes Krasilin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Summers is trying to work for a kimura but Krasilin is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Summers is working for a kimura but Krasilin is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Krasilin is trying to control but Summers passes into side control!
Summers advances nicely into full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krasilin is desperately trying to improve his position but Summers has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Alex Krasilin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Krasilin moves in looking to clinch but Summers pushes him off.
Krasilin misses with a two punch combination.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Krasilin enables Summers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krasilin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Summers stopping the sweep attempt from Krasilin.
Summers throwing strikes but missing.
Summers throwing strikes but missing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasilin wants to hit a switch here but Summers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krasilin there!
Summers looking to control but Krasilin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krasilin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Summers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Krasilin is looking to improve his position but Summers isn't that keen on the idea.

Summers is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Krasilin is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Summers!
Nathan Summers 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
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Curmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Petrovish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrovish has chosen Don't Cry as his entrance music. Ivan Petrovish will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Curmi
vs
Petrovish

186 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Curmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Petrovish!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Petrovish - just one landing.

It looks like Cody Curmi has been cut.
Curmi needs to keep his hands up - Petrovish had a free shot at his head there.
Petrovish throws a looping overhand right but Curmi ducks down to avoid it.
Petrovish throws a left and a right that both miss

and Curmi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curmi misses with a knee to the head.
Petrovish taking a breather.
Petrovish looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Curmi stalling the fight.
Curmi lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Knees to the body from Curmi.
Curmi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Curmi misses with a knee strike.
Curmi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petrovish is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Petrovish misses with an elbow strike.
Petrovish slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curmi avoids a wild elbow strike from Petrovish.
Curmi looking to slow down the pace here.
Curmi being controlled against the ropes.
Petrovish throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Curmi lands an elbow just above Petrovish 's eye.
Petrovish stalling in the clinch but Curmi improves position.
Petrovish is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Petrovish stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Petrovish.
Petrovish misses with a hook

and Curmi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Curmi.
Petrovish looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Petrovish fails to land.
Petrovish is trying to maintain a safe position but Curmi gets an underhook and turns Petrovish into the ropes.
Petrovish on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Petrovish.
Curmi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Petrovish looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curmi tries to stall but Petrovish uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curmi crunches a lovely knee into Petrovish's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Curmi to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Curmi.
Curmi with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ivan Petrovish has been cut.
Curmi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petrovish up against the ropes.
Curmi landing knees to the body.
Curmi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Petrovish's face.
Curmi landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Curmi.
Curmi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Curmi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Petrovish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curmi lands a knee to the body.
Curmi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curmi connects with a knee to the head.
Curmi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Curmi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Curmi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Curmi.
Curmi lands a damaging elbow.
Curmi just leaning against Petrovish, taking a breather.
Curmi landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curmi as Petrovish tries to tie him up.
Curmi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Petrovish creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Curmi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petrovish up against the ropes.
Curmi lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovish throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Curmi wants to stall.
Curmi taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cody Curmi.
Curmi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrovish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrovish throws a hook but Curmi avoids it easily.
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!
Nice cross by Petrovish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Petrovish rushes Curmi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Petrovish just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curmi's brow.
Petrovish throws an elbow that misses.
Petrovish looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Curmi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Curmi throws a head kick but Petrovish moves out of range.
Curmi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curmi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curmi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Petrovish darts in and clinches Curmi up against the ropes.
Petrovish manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Curmi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Curmi lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Curmi lands a damaging elbow.
Curmi lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Curmi.
Cody Curmi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Curmi trying to stall but Petrovish improves his position.
Petrovish is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovish takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrovish has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrovish trying to control the position but instead, Curmi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrovish into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Curmi obliges.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Curmi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Curmi stalls.
Curmi working Petrovish over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Curmi.
Knees to the body from Curmi.
Curmi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrovish's defenses.
Curmi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Curmi working Petrovish over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curmi lands a knee to the body.
Curmi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Curmi.
Curmi trying to stall but Petrovish improves his position.
Curmi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Curmi to work.
Knees to the body from Curmi.
Curmi lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Petrovish just misses with a elbow thrown towards Curmi's brow.
Petrovish takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Curmi connects with a knee to the head.
Curmi scores a nice knee to the body.
Curmi scores a nice knee to the body.
Curmi dodges an elbow strike from Petrovish.
Curmi tries to stall but Petrovish uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curmi lands a nice knee to the body.
Curmi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petrovish in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovish pushes off an throws an elbow but Curmi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Curmi stalling in the clinch.
Petrovish is trying to maintain a safe position but Curmi gets an underhook and turns Petrovish into the ropes.
Nice elbow from Curmi.
Curmi slowing the pace effectively.
Curmi crunches a lovely knee into Petrovish's ribcage.
Curmi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petrovish looking to slow down the pace here.
Petrovish throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Curmi lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Curmi to work.
Curmi lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Curmi obliges.
Curmi trying to control the position but instead, Petrovish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curmi into the ropes.
Petrovish lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petrovish pushes off an throws an elbow but Curmi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Curmi taking a breather.
Petrovish misses with an elbow over the top.
Curmi stalling in the clinch.
Petrovish stalling in the clinch but Curmi improves position.
Curmi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrovish trying to stall but Curmi improves his position.
Petrovish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curmi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Curmi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Curmi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Curmi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Petrovish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curmi tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrovish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Petrovish has Curmi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Curmi lands a knee to the body.
Curmi lands a knee to the body.
Petrovish taking a breather.
Petrovish throws an elbow that misses.
Petrovish pushes off an throws an elbow but Curmi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Curmi is pushing Petrovish up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curmi as Petrovish tries to tie him up.
Petrovish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curmi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrovish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curmi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrovish's defenses.
Curmi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curmi lands an elbow that stopped Petrovish in his tracks for a moment.
Curmi working the clinch nicely. Petrovish is working for position but Curmi cracks him with a big knee to the head! Petrovish crumples up against the ropes and Curmi lands two more shots before the ref can save Petrovish! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Cody Curmi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Koloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koloff
vs
Tomas

185 cm
19
216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikita Koloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Tomas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koloff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tomas counters with a left to the body.

Koloff instigates a clinch.
Koloff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Koloff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koloff is trying to drag Tomas to the mat but Tomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

Koloff jumps guard and drags Tomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koloff throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koloff throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloff wants to get back to his feet but Tomas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tomas stopping the sweep attempt from Koloff.
Koloff wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tomas is now in half guard.
Koloff is looking for a sweep. Tomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomas is thwarting Koloff's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koloff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koloff trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Koloff tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Tomas working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Koloff turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tomas off and cradles Koloff's limp body as Tomas celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). James Tomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Piltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piltz comes to the ring accompanied by I'm too Sexy. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Piltz
vs
Black

180 cm
19
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Piltz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Piltz.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Piltz.
Good shot there by Piltz.
Piltz misses with a two punch combination.
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black missing with a left hand there. Piltz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piltz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Piltz!
Black stalks Piltz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Piltz's face. Piltz staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Mark Piltz has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Piltz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Piltz leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black scores with a three punch combo!
Piltz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Piltz is breathing heavily.
Piltz looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Piltz fails to land with a series of punches.
Piltz loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
No joy there for Piltz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piltz misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Piltz can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Black and Piltz drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Black.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Badass by Saliva. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Blanks
vs
Mitchell

180 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Blanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanks scores with a head kick. Mitchell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Blanks thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
Mitchell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blanks.
Blanks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Blanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blanks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.
Billy Blanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mitchell.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blanks avoids it really well and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Blanks.
Some wild striking there from Blanks.
Blanks connects with a high kick.
Billy Blanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanks throws a combination. Mitchell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blanks lands with a slapping head kick.

Mitchell is rocked!
Blanks tries to bum rush Mitchell with a series of wild strikes but Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Blanks finish him?
Billy Blanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Blanks lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Mitchell crumples to the floor! Blanks milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Blanks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Melanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melanko comes to the ring accompanied by "Back In The Saddle Again" by Aerosmith. Rumble has chosen Click Click Boom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Melanko
vs
Rumble

198 cm
21
255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Melanko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble shoots in for a double leg but Melanko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rumble wants to clinch up but Melanko keeps it at a distance.

Rumble has managed to clinch.
Melanko tries to break the clinch but Rumble is controlling the position.

Rumble gets control of Melanko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rumble will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Melanko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rumble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melanko has Rumble in his guard.

Melanko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rumble defends well.
Rumble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rumble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Melanko has his foot on Rumble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rumble works his way back into a safe position though.
Rumble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rumble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Melanko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rumble defends it easily.
Rumble with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Melanko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rumble has his hands clasped together but Melanko extends an breaks Rumble's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Melanko.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Melanko!
Jay Melanko is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jay Melanko, 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.