CFA-16 Apene Vs Kelly PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Gram
vs
Kennedy

182 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

175 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Gram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gram.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Gram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Gram moves into the clinch.
Gram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gram landing knees to the head.
Gram creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kennedy's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gram.
Gram working Kennedy over with knees to the body.
Gram working Kennedy over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennedy looks winded!
Gram connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kennedy's face.
Gram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Gram.
Gram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jason Kennedy has been cut.
Gram connects with a knee to the head.
Gram connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kennedy's face.
Gram lands a knee to the head.
Gram connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gram avoids it.
Gram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kennedy takes an elbow to the temple.
Gram is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gram lands a knee to the head.
Kennedy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.
Gram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gram utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gram lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Gram.
A frustrated look appears on Kennedy's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gram connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kennedy's face.
Kennedy has Gram pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gram manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gram tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Kennedy is trying to push Gram away but Gram has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kennedy taking a breather.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gram to keep the fight standing.
Gram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gram keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kennedy's efforts to push away.
Kennedy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan Gram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Kennedy.
Gram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gram using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gram lands an elbow inside.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gram misses with a knee strike.
Gram lands a damaging elbow.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gram scores with a knee to the head.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gram tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy is looking for a takedown.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
Gram lands a knee to the head.
Gram missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Gram forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Gram has him pressed against the cage.
Gram is pressed up against the cage. Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gram down to the mat. Gram avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kennedy misses with the combination.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Gram.
Gram wants to clinch.
Kennedy lands a nice hook to Gram's body. Gram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gram is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy tests Gram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Gram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Gram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Kennedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kennedy fails to land with a series of punches.

Gram closes the distance and pushes Kennedy back into the cage.
Gram landing knees to the body.
Gram connects with a knee to the head.
Kennedy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gram pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Gram has managed to clinch.
Gram lands a good knee to the midsection. Kennedy won't want to take too many of those.
Gram working Kennedy over with knees to the body.
Gram is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Kennedy manages to pull guard.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy looking to control.
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy trying to keep a closed guard but Gram is proving a slippery customer.
Gram would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Jason Kennedy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Gram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Gram forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gram misses with a knee to the head.
Kennedy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gram lands an elbow just above Kennedy 's eye.
Gram using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kennedy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gram with a knee to the head.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Kennedy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryan Gram has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
Ryan Gram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Kennedy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gram throws an elbow that misses.
Gram lands a knee to the head.
Gram unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kennedy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gram looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Gram throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gram putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kennedy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gram looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Kennedy jumps guard but Gram stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Gram looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gram lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gram smiles and moves away.

Kennedy tries to keep at a distance but Gram has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kennedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gram lands a good knee to the midsection. Kennedy won't want to take too many of those.
Gram landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gram is pressed up against the cage. Kennedy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gram down to the mat. Gram avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gram scores with a head kick.

Gram closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Kennedy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Gram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Kennedy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Gram moves out of range.
Gram tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy lands the left hand.
Gram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kennedy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gram's head.
Kennedy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kennedy lands a jab to the head.

Gram closes the distance and clinches.
Gram stops a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Gram landing knees to the head.
Gram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gram tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
Kennedy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kennedy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gram misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Gram.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gram prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan Gram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Kennedy.
Gram tries to land a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Gram.
Kennedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Gram gets an underhook and turns Kennedy into the cage.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gram to keep the fight standing.
Gram scores a nice knee to the body.
Kennedy stalling in the clinch but Gram improves position.
Gram looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Kennedy is looking for a takedown.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gram is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gram landing knees to the head.
Gram unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kennedy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy jumps guard but Gram turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kennedy blocks it with crossed arms.

Kennedy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kennedy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kennedy is trying to control the position but Gram postures up.
Kennedy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kennedy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gram kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gram slips a jab from Kennedy.
Gram takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Gram drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage.
Gram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Gram avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
Gram working Kennedy over with knees to the body.
Gram unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kennedy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gram connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kennedy's face.
Gram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Gram pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kennedy. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Gram clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gram with a knee to the head.
Gram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gram tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy jumps guard but Gram stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gram tries a knee to the head but Kennedy blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennedy tries to break free but Gram pushes him back against the cage.
Jason Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Gram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gram using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Gram.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gram, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gram!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Walker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to wanted dead or alive. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Walker
vs
Fitch

175 cm
23
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Blood Bank ($10)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wade Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Jon Fitch has been cut.
Fitch misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Walker.
Fitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Walker lands a big head kick that sends Fitch tumbling to the mat! Walker takes a step backwards and waves Fitch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walker connects with a looping right hand.

Fitch is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitch.
Fitch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitch needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.
Fitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitch thows a body shot but no joy.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitch looks winded!
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.

Walker lands a big head kick that sends Fitch tumbling to the mat! Walker takes a step backwards and waves Fitch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Look low, kick high! Walker uses the oldest trick in the book to send Fitch tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Walker is absolutely delighted - when Fitch wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wade Walker!
Wade Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Lachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Potz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lachlan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 3am. Craig Potz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lachlan
vs
Potz

205 cm
24
243 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « SFL ↑ 5x160Q

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ethan Lachlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Potz !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Potz instigates a clinch.
Lachlan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lachlan is trying to force a seperation but Potz has the dominant position.
Lachlan takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Ethan Lachlan has been cut.
Potz lands an elbow inside.
Lachlan takes an elbow to the temple.

Ethan Lachlan's cut is getting worse.
Potz lands a damaging elbow.

Ethan Lachlan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Potz .
Potz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potz lands an elbow that stopped Lachlan in his tracks for a moment.

Jeez, Ethan Lachlan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Potz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ethan Lachlan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Potz !
After winning the bout, Craig Potz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Atep Putra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putra comes to the cage accompanied by Indonesia Raya. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Putra
vs
Quinn

175 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atep Putra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quinn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putra's half guard.
Quinn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Putra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quinn lands a nice short elbow.
Putra wants to get back to his feet.
Quinn lands with a punch from half guard.
Putra trying to hold on to Quinn's head to control him but Quinn postures up.
Putra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Quinn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Putra pushes Quinn off looking to stand but Quinn dives back in and keeps control.
Quinn is trying to control. Putra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quinn working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Putra actively working from the bottom here.
Quinn wants to pass to mount but Putra is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Putra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quinn is keen to just control but Putra is a slippery customer.
Putra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Putra.

Putra looking for a guillotine here but Quinn defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn with a nice head shot there.
Quinn scoring with some ground and pound.
Putra looking for a sweep. Not yet Putra, not yet.
Quinn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putra controls Quinn momentarily but Quinn frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quinn chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Putra keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully.
Quinn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Putra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quinn is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Quinn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Quinn distracts Putra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quinn lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Putra is looking for a triangle here but Quinn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Putra is looking for a sweep.
Quinn scores with punches from side control.
Putra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quinn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Putra is not content to let Quinn control the position.
Putra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Putra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Putra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Putra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quinn working Putra over with strikes.
Putra taking some punishment here, with Quinn in his half guard.
Putra wants to control but Quinn is keeping busy.

Putra actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Putra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Putra is looking to improve his position.
Quinn trying to control from half guard but Putra is working away.
Quinn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quinn slips a nice elbow through Putra's hands, connecting with Putra's forehead.
Putra trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Putra misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Quinn working over Putra with some ground and pound. Putra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Putra tries to clinch up.
Putra wants to clinch

and Quinn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Putra!
Putra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Putra tries to lock up and control but Quinn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quinn lands with some strikes.
Putra is looking to improve his position but Quinn isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Quinn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn scoring with strikes but Putra is staying in there.
Putra tries to reverse the position but Quinn maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Putra wants to hold on but Quinn pushes him away.
Justin Quinn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quinn with shots to the head and body - Putra looks very uncomfortable down there.
Quinn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn looking to finish Putra with some ground and pound. This is bad for Putra!

Putra is rocked!
Quinn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Putra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quinn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Putra in real trouble here! The ref calls for Putra to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Quinn!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobandy Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Krushnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobandy Randy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alek Krushnov's chin.

Randy
vs
Krushnov

184 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobandy Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alek Krushnov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy tries for a takedown but Krushnov circles away easily

and Krushnov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Randy's guard now.
Randy trying to keep a closed guard but Krushnov is proving a slippery customer.

Krushnov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krushnov has managed to get both his arms back between Randy's legs - danger averted.
Randy 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.
Randy controls Krushnov momentarily but Krushnov frees himself.

Krushnov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krushnov forces his way into half guard.

Krushnov is working for a submission of some sort.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy manages to get to full guard.

Krushnov 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.
Randy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Krushnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krushnov stuffs the takedown.

Randy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Randy is breathing heavily.
Krushnov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krushnov.
Krushnov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krushnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Randy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krushnov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krushnov trying to pass the guard but Randy defending well.
Randy wants to control but Krushnov is keeping busy.
Randy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Krushnov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krushnov prevents Randy from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krushnov trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy wants to control but Krushnov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Krushnov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Krushnov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krushnov.
Krushnov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krushnov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Randy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krushnov was covering up waiting for the punch and Randy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Randy wants to control from the top but Krushnov keeps moving.
Krushnov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alek Krushnov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Randy dives in and grabs Krushnov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krushnov pushes down on Randy's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krushnov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Randy wants to sweep but no luck.

Randy looking for a guillotine here but Krushnov defends easily.
Krushnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randy looking to control.
Krushnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Krushnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Krushnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Krushnov kicks Randy off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randy moves in looking to clinch but Krushnov pushes him off.
Randy with a poor takedown

and Krushnov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Randy's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krushnov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Randy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Randy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Randy!
Krushnov can't do much from the bottom here.
Krushnov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Randy is staying active.
Krushnov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krushnov is controlling Randy's trapped leg to prevent Randy from advancing to side control.
Krushnov tries to get to full guard but Randy has control of the leg.
Krushnov is pressing down on Randy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krushnov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Randy!

Krushnov looking to secure an arm triangle but Randy defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krushnov looking for a guillotine from mount but Randy is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Krushnov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Krushnov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Randy to the mat! Randy manages to get full guard.
Krushnov looking to pass the guard.
Randy trying to keep a closed guard but Krushnov is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy 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.

Krushnov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krushnov postures up.
Krushnov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krushnov tries to move to mount but Randy blocks the move with his legs.

Krushnov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy is looking to regain half guard here but Krushnov keeps moving and retains side control.

Krushnov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randy wants to control but Krushnov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alek Krushnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Randy misses with a takedown attempt - Krushnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobandy Randy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Randy shoots in and gets a takedown into Krushnov's guard.
Krushnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alek Krushnov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Krushnov has his foot on Randy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randy works his way back into a safe position though.
Krushnov pulls Randy in to control the position.
Randy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krushnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krushnov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krushnov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krushnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krushnov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randy's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Krushnov stands up and waves to Randy to follow him.

Krushnov 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.
Krushnov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randy is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krushnov wants to stand but Randy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Randy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Krushnov uses it to pass to side control.

Krushnov tries for a kimura but Randy is defending well.
Randy wants to control but Krushnov postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Krushnov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krushnov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krushnov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randy, who protects the arm well.
Randy is trying to get back to half guard.

Krushnov stands up and beckons Randy to his feet.
Randy with a poor takedown

and Krushnov counters with a shoot takedown. Randy fights it but they end up in guard.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Krushnov from controlling successfully.
Randy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Krushnov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krushnov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Randy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

Krushnov 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.
Randy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krushnov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Krushnov drops back looking for a leg! Randy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Randy manages to kick Krushnov off! Krushnov jumps back into Randy's guard.
Randy working a defensive guard but Krushnov manages to pass into side control anyway.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alek Krushnov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulgelene Gossables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krostiner Magamedov (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.

Gossables
vs
Magamedov

195 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bulgelene Gossables!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krostiner Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gossables ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magamedov tries to clinch but Gossables is having none of it.
Magamedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Gossables moves into range and clinches up with Magamedov.
Magamedov avoiding damage as Gossables throws knees to the body.
Magamedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Gossables won't allow it.
Gossables lands a shot to the body.

Gossables pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gossables 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.
Gossables has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Gossables has his feet on Magamedov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gossables shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gossables stays in close to Magamedov's body and controls the position.
Gossables stands and throws Magamedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

Gossables decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magamedov to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gossables shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gossables not doing much here.
Magamedov wants to improve his position but Gossables is controlling well.
Gossables passes to side control.
Magamedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gossables lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magamedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gossables landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gossables controlling from mount.
Gossables has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Gossables looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gossables controlling the position easily from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gossables raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gossables looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gossables looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gossables with a couple of short strikes.

Magamedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gossables.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gossables putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bulgelene Gossables dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Magamedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gossables looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magamedov tries to clinch but Gossables moves away

and Gossables counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gossables performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magamedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gossables will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gossables decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Gossables looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gossables working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Gossables seems content to control.
Gossables seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magamedov for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gossables moves into full mount! Magamedov won't be happy about that!
Gossables content just to control the position here.
Gossables working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gossables sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gossables with shots to the head and body - Magamedov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Magamedov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gossables lands a big shot there that rocks Magamedov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magamedov tries to lock up and control but Gossables gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magamedov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gossables content just to control the position here.
Magamedov taking shots to the head.
Gossables tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bulgelene Gossables overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bulgelene Gossables.

Gossables shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gossables seems to be working for a kimura but Magamedov defends the submission attempt.

Gossables is trying to work for a kimura but Magamedov is defending well.
Gossables is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gossables is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magamedov can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magamedov punching from the bottom.
Gossables trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bulgelene Gossables dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Magamedov fails to land the takedown.

Gossables has closed the distance and engaged Magamedov in a clinch.
Gossables fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magamedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Magamedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gossables looking to throw knees to the head but Magamedov is blocking nicely.
Magamedov tries to break the clinch but Gossables is controlling the position.

Gossables has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Magamedov is trying to keep an underhook but Gossables manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gossables slows the pace down in half guard.
Gossables winds up and cracks Magamedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gossables looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magamedov is trying to control but can't.

Gossables is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magamedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Magamedov trying to control here.
Gossables is taking a breather. Magamedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Gossables is trying to work for a kimura but Magamedov is defending well.
Gossables trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gossables looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Gossables is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magamedov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gossables works his way into side control.

Gossables is trying to get an arm triangle but Magamedov is defending well.
Gossables controls the position from side control.
Gossables has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Gossables stands up and beckons Magamedov to his feet.
Gossables misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magamedov throws a head kick that misses.
Bulgelene Gossables is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gossables stuns Magamedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Gossables shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magamedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gossables tries to free his leg and advance position but Magamedov is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gossables looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gossables working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krostiner Magamedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulgelene Gossables is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Bulgelene Gossables showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gossables has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulgelene Gossables!
Bulgelene Gossables thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Bighorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bighorn
vs
Draven

180 cm
27
220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
205 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Blood Bank ($10)

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tex Bighorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Bighorn.
Bighorn misses with a wild combination.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Draven throws a head kick but Bighorn moves out of range.
Bighorn throws a series of strikes that have Draven backpedaling.

It looks like Eric Draven has been cut.
Bighorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draven.
Draven throws a leg kick but Bighorn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bighorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Draven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bighorn blocks a head kick by Draven.
Nice uppercut there from Bighorn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bighorn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Draven counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bighorn loads up on a big right hand but Draven slips the punch.
Bighorn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Draven on the side of the head.
Draven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bighorn throws the left hand but Draven avoids the punch easily.
Draven drops his hands for a split second and Bighorn immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Draven face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bighorn follows up with a right hand that knocks Draven into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tex Bighorn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tex Bighorn made sure he mentioned Blood Bank ($10), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Kleeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Foley
vs
Kleeze

178 cm
27
193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Blood Bank ($10)

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!
Blood Bank ($10)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Foley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Kleeze!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleeze scores with a nice right hand.
Foley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Kleeze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kleeze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Foley.

It looks like Thiago Kleeze has been cut.
Kleeze lunges at Foley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foley's hand.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kleeze lands with an overhand left.
Foley misses with a few strikes there.
Kleeze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kleeze scores with a shot to the body.
Foley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kleeze.
Kleeze dodges the punch combination from Foley.
Kleeze looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
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!
Foley throws a right hand that Kleeze ducks under and follows up with a left that Kleeze also avoids with ease.
Kleeze swings for the body but Foley moves out of range.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Foley. Those never looked like landing.
Kleeze scores with a jab.
Kleeze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Foley throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kleeze crashing down! Kleeze tries to stagger back to his feet but Foley just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kleeze asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Foley!
Larry Foley retains his middleweight title!
Larry Foley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blood Bank ($10) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

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

Apene
vs
Kelly

187 cm
30
205 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Blood Bank ($10)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pence Apene!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Apene changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Apene wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kelly, who protects the arm well.
Apene staying calm.
Kelly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apene controlling the position.

Apene decides to stand back up. Apene steps back and let's Kelly get back to his feet.

Apene shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kelly's guard.
Apene looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apene wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pence Apene wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Apene gets a double leg takedown into Kelly's guard.
Apene passes Kelly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kelly is staying active underneath Apene, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Apene's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Apene's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apene turns into Kelly and is now in his guard.
Apene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apene wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kelly has a closed guard, preventing Apene from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kelly working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apene is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pence Apene.

Apene manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kelly on his heels. He'll look to pass Kelly's guard now, I'm sure.
Apene passes Kelly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kelly has hold of Apene's hands but Apene slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Apene content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Apene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kelly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Apene stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pence Apene just wasn't active enough.
Apene displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Apene.
Kelly defending well as Apene loads up on a big left hand.

Apene shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kelly's guard.
Apene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apene sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kelly's guard.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Apene with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kelly tries for a takedown but Apene circles away easily
and Apene counters with a stiff right hand.

Kelly is rocked!

Apene instigates a clinch.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Apene finish him?

Apene pulls guard successfully.
Apene lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.

Apene wriggles free and stands up.

Apene closes the distance looking for a takedown. Apene picks Kelly up and slams him brutally to the floor. Kelly is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Pence Apene!
Pence Apene retains his light heavyweight title!
Pence Apene very nearly forgot to thank Blood Bank ($10) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.