PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Federline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Top Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federline's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Popozao - Kfed. Kevin Federline has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Federline
vs
Heavy

191 cm
25
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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SHINTO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Federline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Top Heavy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Federline lands with a cross.
Federline scores with a sloppy right hand. Heavy should have avoided that one.

It looks like Top Heavy has been cut.
Federline just misses with a punch to the body.
Heavy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heavy.
Federline cracks Heavy with a good jab.
Federline takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Federline connects with a single shot there.
Federline throws a big shot that misses.
Federline connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Federline takes a swing at Heavy's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavy tries to close the distance and clinch but Federline swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Federline swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Federline ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heavy tries to bum rush Federline with a series of wild strikes but Federline uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Federline has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney in the buildup to the fight.
Federline stuns Heavy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy shoots in for a takedown but Federline shows good takedown defense.
Federline appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Federline.
Federline moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Federline. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Federline.
A telegraphed right hand from Federline misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Heavy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Heavy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Federline connects with a body shot that sends Heavy's belly button to the back.
Federline is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Federline connects with a body shot.
Heavy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Federline was well out of range. Poor timing from Heavy.
Heavy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heavy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Federline avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Federline lands a lovely overhand right.
Heavy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy slips under a jab from Federline.
Federline works Heavy's body with a nice hook.
Federline scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heavy doesn't seem bothered though.
Heavy slips under a jab.

Heavy clinches up with Federline and pushes him back against the cage.
Federline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Federline throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavy.
Federline scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heavy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Federline lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heavy or not.
Heavy wants a takedown but no success here.
Kevin Federline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Heavy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavy.
Federline swings wildly with an uppercut but Heavy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Federline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Federline working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federline throws a punch but it's blocked by Heavy.
Federline throws a head punch that misses.
Heavy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Federline pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Federline lands with a right to the head.
Federline working aggressively here.
Heavy stalling against the cage.
A short right from Federline on the inside.
Federline misses with some punches.
Heavy looking for a takedown.

Heavy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Federline clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Our spies down at at Arvins Bootcamp inform us that Heavy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Heavy has got his arm under Federline's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Federline has spun round into Heavy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Federline trying to control the position from guard on top but Heavy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Federline is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Federline knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heavy on the ground.

Heavy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Federline can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Federline looking to sit in guard and control but Heavy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Heavy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Federline dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Top Heavy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Heavy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heavy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Top Heavy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Heavy takes the fight into the clinch.
Federline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heavy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Federline has a couple of punches blocked by Heavy.
Federline scores with a shoulder strike.
Federline is pressed up against the cage. Heavy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Federline down to the mat. Federline avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Heavy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Federline finds it's way round the side to connect with Heavy's head.
Heavy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Federline.
A decent looking cross lands there for Federline.
Federline is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavy can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Federline connects with a looping right hand.
Kevin Federline is winning the standup battle so far.
Heavy doesn't manage to clinch there - Federline circles away.
Federline ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heavy moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Federline cracks a nice hook into Heavy's ribs.
A big left from Heavy misses.
Federline throws a good cross that connects.
Heavy misses with a few strikes there.
Federline swings widly with a right hand
and Heavy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Federline connects with the punch.
Heavy ducks under a wild hook from Federline.
Heavy shoots in but Federline avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kevin Federline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Heavy.
Federline shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heavy eats them both and turns towards Federline to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Heavy slips under a jab.
Kevin Federline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Federline looks to land a left hand but Heavy moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federline misses with a wild body shot.
Federline connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Federline scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heavy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Federline lands with a good body shot.
Heavy moves out of range as Federline strikes.
Federline loads up on a big right hand but Heavy slips the punch.
Federline throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Federline smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Federline scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federline scores with a hook.
Heavy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Federline.
Heavy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Federline pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heavy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Federline throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Federline misses with an uppercut
letting Heavy counter with a right hand.
Heavy misses with a takedown
and Federline counters with a left to the body.
Heavy throws an overhand right that lands on Federline's shoulder, as Federline tries to avoid the shot.

Heavy moves into the clinch successfully.
Federline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Federline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Heavy jumps into guard, dragging Federline to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Federline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heavy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heavy keeping moving, preventing Federline from controlling successfully.
Federline seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heavy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Heavy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Federline doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Federline manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Federline is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Federline dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Top Heavy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Heavy tries to bum rush Federline with a series of wild strikes but Federline uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Federline on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heavy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heavy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heavy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Federline tries to avoid it but Heavy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Federline to the ground. Federline escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Federline wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Federline displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heavy.
Federline lunges at Heavy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heavy's hand.
Federline swings for the body but Heavy moves out of range.
Heavy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heavy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Federline misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Federline there.
Heavy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Federline keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy misses with a straight right.
Heavy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Federline counters with a straight right hand.
Heavy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Federline lands a nice hook to Heavy's body. Heavy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Federline.
Federline throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heavy on the side of the head.
Heavy moves to clinch but Federline breaks away
and Federline counters with a stiff right hand.
Federline is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heavy closes the distance and clinches up with Federline, looking for a takedown. Heavy pushes Federline against the cage but Federline circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kevin Federline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Heavy.
A big right from Heavy misses.
Heavy moves away from the strike by Federline.
Heavy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Federline cracks a nice hook into Heavy's ribs.
Heavy slips a straight right by Federline.
Heavy is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federline swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heavy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavy takes one to the side of the head.
Federline throws the left hand but Heavy avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Heavy. Those never looked like landing.
Heavy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Federline.
Federline throws a looping overhand right but Heavy ducks down to avoid it.
Heavy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heavy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heavy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Federline lands with a straight right. Heavy didn't see that one coming.
Heavy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Federline throws an overhand right that lands on Heavy's shoulder, as Heavy tries to avoid the shot.
Heavy misses with a left hand
and Federline counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heavy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Federline works Heavy's body with a nice hook.
Heavy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heavy ducks under a wild hook from Federline.
Heavy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kevin Federline is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Federline cracks Heavy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heavy takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Federline - just one landing.
Federline misses with a straight left.
Heavy throws the left hand but Federline avoids the punch easily.
Federline lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Federline throws a right hand that Heavy ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavy also avoids with ease.
Heavy wants to counter the offense by Federline and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Federline sizes up Heavy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Federline throws a body punch but Heavy moves out of range.
Heavy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Federline.
Heavy tries for a takedown but Federline sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heavy shoots in for a double leg but Federline sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Federline tests Heavy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heavy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heavy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heavy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Top Heavy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Federline lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Federline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Federline, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Federline!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Federline thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.