RCS 25 - Septemfluous PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

James
vs
Volkov

183 cm
20
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Volkov.

James moves into the clinch.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
James fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick

and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
James throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to clinch.
James tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
James wants to clinch.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.

James moves into the clinch.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkov walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

James clinches up against the cage.
Volkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enrique Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a front kick.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
Volkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volkov looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James can't break the clinch.

James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov lands a high kick!
Volkov misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enrique Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.

James gets a clinch.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov working hard to break the clinch.

James breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for James on that attempt.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Volkov, looking for a takedown. James pushes Volkov against the cage but Volkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.

James moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov stalling the fight.

James pulls guard successfully.

James is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
A punch combination from James misses.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

James moves into the clinch.

James manages to break the clinch.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a double jab.
Volkov throws a lazy head kick

and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Volkov.
James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Volkov prevents a body shot from James.

James breaks from the clinch.

James has managed to clinch.
James has Volkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

James breaks from the clinch.
James is looking to clinch.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a double jab.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. James is lucky that one didn't land flush.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses

and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
James wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon James dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

James fails with a takedown attempt.
Enrique Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Volkov.

James rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volkov down to the mat. Volkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Devon James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a head kick!

James drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
Volkov is trying to stall.
James pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
A short left from James.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volkov prevents it.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike from James.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkov won't allow it.
James is trying to break the clinch but Volkov is controlling him.
James has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from James.
A shot in the inside from James.
James looking for a takedown.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
James stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Devon James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
James tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkov which made him look bad.
James avoids the head kick by Volkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

James closes the distance and clinches.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
Volkov has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James can't get the takedown.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Volkov misses with a knee to the head.
Volkov tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from James.
Volkov wants to stall.

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 Devon James.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon James!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Zelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drasko Silajevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zelman's entrance music is My Own Summer - Deftones. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zelman
vs
Silajevas

170 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Zelman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drasko Silajevas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silajevas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelman.
Silajevas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zelman lands with a straight right. Silajevas didn't see that one coming.
Zelman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zelman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelman takes one to the side of the head.
Zelman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silajevas misses with a lunging right hand
and Zelman counters with a nice leg kick.
Silajevas misses with a looping right.
Zelman looks to land a left hand but Silajevas moved out of range nicely.
Silajevas cracks Zelman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zelman has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silajevas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zelman's elbow.
Silajevas wants to get back to striking at distance but Zelman won't allow it.
Silajevas can't find room to land a body shot as Zelman controls the action.
Zelman scores a nice knee to the body.
Silajevas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zelman's elbow.
Zelman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Zelman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zelman lands a body shot.
Silajevas struggles to land a body shot inside as Zelman controls his hands.
Zelman blocks a body shot from Silajevas.
Zelman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silajevas's elbow.
Zelman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silajevas's efforts to push away.
Zelman blocks a body shot from Silajevas.
Zelman landing knees to the body.
Zelman prevents a body shot from Silajevas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silajevas as Zelman tries to tie him up.
Zelman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silajevas throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelman.
Silajevas throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Silajevas on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silajevas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zelman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zelman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silajevas's elbow.
Silajevas struggles to land a body shot inside as Zelman controls his hands.
Silajevas can't find room to land a body shot as Zelman controls the action.
Silajevas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zelman tries to throw a body punch but Silajevas avoids it by throwing Zelman back against the cage.
Zelman throws a head punch that misses.
Silajevas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zelman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silajevas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silajevas tries to throw a body punch but Zelman avoids it by throwing Silajevas back against the cage.
Silajevas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zelman misses with a punch to the body.
Silajevas working hard to break the clinch.
Zelman misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Zelman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelman prevents Silajevas from breaking the clinch.
Zelman can't find room to land a body shot as Silajevas controls the action.
Zelman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silajevas up against the cage.
Zelman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silajevas's face.
Zelman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silajevas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zelman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silajevas is trying to push Zelman away but Zelman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zelman scores with a shoulder strike.
Zelman misses with a punch to the body.
Zelman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silajevas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zelman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silajevas can't break the clinch.
Zelman looking to slow down the pace here.
Zelman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zelman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silajevas misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelman has a couple of punches blocked by Silajevas.
Zelman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silajevas blocks it with crossed arms.
Zelman can't find room to land a body shot as Silajevas controls the action.
Zelman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zelman misses with a punch to the body.
Zelman scores with a shot to the side of Silajevas's head.
Zelman with a knee to the head.
Silajevas throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelman.
Zelman misses with a punch on the inside.
Silajevas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zelman obliges.
Zelman trying to control the position but instead, Silajevas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zelman into the cage.
Zelman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zelman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silajevas's efforts to push away.
Silajevas struggles to land a body shot inside as Zelman controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Zelman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zelman moves away from the strike by Silajevas.
Silajevas takes a swing at Zelman's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zelman.
Zelman wants to clinch up but Silajevas keeps it at a distance.
Zelman staying out of range there.
Silajevas misses with a body shot.
Silajevas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelman.
Silajevas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zelman manages to avoid it.
Zelman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelman throws a leg kick which misses Silajevas's front leg but catches the back leg as Silajevas tries to avoid it.
Zelman misses with a wild body shot.
Silajevas throws a right hand that Zelman ducks under and follows up with a left that Zelman also avoids with ease.
Drasko Silajevas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silajevas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelman looks to land a left hand but Silajevas moved out of range nicely.
Zelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zelman throws a body punch but Silajevas moves out of range.
Silajevas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zelman.
Silajevas misses the shot to the body.
Silajevas throws a hook but Zelman avoids it easily.
Zelman ducks under a wild hook from Silajevas.
Zelman misses with a body shot.
Silajevas misses with a combination
and Zelman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silajevas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silajevas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silajevas swings for the body but Zelman moves out of range.
Zelman is looking to wear down Silajevas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Zelman tenderised Silajevas's leg. Silajevas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silajevas throws a hook to the side of Zelman's head but Zelman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelman thuds his shin into the meat of Silajevas's side.
Silajevas is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zelman.
A lazy left from Zelman finds it's target.
Zelman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silajevas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zelman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silajevas doesn't seem bothered though.
Zelman feints and then cracks Silajevas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silajevas down.
Zelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Silajevas should have avoided that one.
Zelman cracks Silajevas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zelman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silajevas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silajevas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silajevas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelman.
Zelman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silajevas moves away.
Zelman ducks under a wild hook from Silajevas.
Zelman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silajevas. That did some damage!
Zelman works Silajevas's body with a nice hook.
Silajevas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zelman tries to clinch there but Silajevas circles away.
Silajevas looks to land a right hand but Zelman moved out of range.
Tyson Zelman is winning the standup battle so far.
Silajevas takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelman tries to clinch there but Silajevas circles away.
Zelman lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silajevas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelman.
Zelman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zelman, right into the meat.
Zelman swings for the body but Silajevas moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Silajevas.
Silajevas misses the shot to the body.
Silajevas misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silajevas moves away from the strike by Zelman.
A big left from Silajevas misses.
Zelman avoids the body shot from Silajevas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Zelman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Zelman ducks under a wild hook from Silajevas.
Silajevas looks to score with a jab to the body but Zelman is just out of range.
Zelman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silajevas.
Zelman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silajevas at a distance.
Zelman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silajevas.
Silajevas swats away the attempt to clinch by Zelman.
Silajevas takes a swing at Zelman's ribcage but misses.
Zelman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silajevas.
Silajevas blocks a jab.
Silajevas throws a jab but it's blocked by Zelman.
Zelman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silajevas. Silajevas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Silajevas.
Zelman misses the shot to the body.
Silajevas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silajevas scores with a hook.
Silajevas clobbers Zelman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silajevas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Zelman gets a clinch.
Zelman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silajevas's face.
Silajevas working aggressively here.
Silajevas misses with a punch to the body.
Silajevas is trying to push Zelman away but Zelman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silajevas can't find room to land a body shot as Zelman controls the action.
Silajevas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Zelman.
Drasko Silajevas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelman blocks a body shot from Silajevas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zelman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zelman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zelman is struggling to control the position.
Zelman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silajevas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zelman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silajevas up against the cage.
Zelman crunches a lovely knee into Silajevas's ribcage.
Zelman slows down the pace here.
Zelman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelman tries to throw a body punch but Silajevas avoids it by throwing Zelman back against the cage.
Zelman with a knee to the head.
Zelman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zelman tries a body shot but Silajevas blocks it.
Silajevas struggles to land a body shot inside as Zelman controls his hands.
Silajevas can't find room to land a body shot as Zelman controls the action.
Zelman lands with a left to the head.
Zelman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silajevas can do to turn this around?
Silajevas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zelman lands an uppercut.
Silajevas is trying to break free.
Zelman looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyson Zelman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silajevas can't break the clinch.
Zelman can't find room to land a body shot as Silajevas controls the action.
Zelman with a knee to the head.
Zelman struggles to land a body shot inside as Silajevas controls his hands.
Zelman scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Silajevas.
Silajevas misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zelman has Silajevas pressed against the cage, preventing Silajevas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zelman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zelman.
Tyson Zelman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelman has Silajevas pushed against the cage.
Silajevas misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Silajevas.
Silajevas tries a body shot but Zelman blocks it.
Zelman lands a good knee to the midsection. Silajevas won't want to take too many of those.
Zelman with a knee to the head.
Zelman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silajevas misses with a body punch.
Zelman tries to work over Silajevas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silajevas tries to throw a body punch but Zelman avoids it by throwing Silajevas back against the cage.
Silajevas struggles to land a body shot inside as Zelman controls his hands.
Silajevas misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Zelman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zelman 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Zelman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mortimer Plumbtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aadyn Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plumbtree's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, White and Nerdy. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Plumbtree
vs
Gibbs

225 cm
26
130 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mortimer Plumbtree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aadyn Gibbs!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gibbs clinches up with Plumbtree and pushes him back against the cage.
Plumbtree blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plumbtree is looking to break free of the clinch but Gibbs has double underhooks.

Plumbtree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Plumbtree.
Gibbs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Plumbtree tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Plumbtree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plumbtree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Plumbtree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Gibbs.
A head kick misses from Gibbs.
Gibbs throws a wild body kick that Plumbtree sees coming a mile off.
Plumbtree throws a head kick but Gibbs moves out of range.

Plumbtree tries to keep at a distance but Gibbs has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Plumbtree manages to break the clinch.
Plumbtree throws a lazy head kick

and Gibbs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Plumbtree really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Plumbtree is breathing heavily.
Gibbs trying to land knees to the body.
Plumbtree is trying to break the clinch but Gibbs is controlling him.
Plumbtree working hard to break the clinch.
Gibbs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Plumbtree blocks it with crossed arms.
Gibbs misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gibbs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gibbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
Plumbtree misses with a combination
and Gibbs counters with an inside leg kick.

Gibbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gibbs misses with a knee strike.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but Plumbtree blocks it.
Knees to the body from Gibbs.

Plumbtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibbs is looking to clinch.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Plumbtree is having none of it.
Plumbtree throws a head kick that misses

and Gibbs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gibbs.

Plumbtree breaks the clinch.
Gibbs tries to clinch there but Plumbtree circles away.
Plumbtree keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gibbs clinches up with Plumbtree and pushes him back against the cage.

Gibbs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plumbtree pushes Gibbs off looking to stand but Gibbs dives back in and keeps control.
Gibbs thows a huge punch but Plumbtree dodges it nicely.
Plumbtree scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gibbs manages to mount him!

Gibbs wants to finish this one by submission but Plumbtree is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gibbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbs lands a big shot there that rocks Plumbtree but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Plumbtree wants to get back to his feet.
Gibbs working Plumbtree over with strikes here.
Plumbtree is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Plumbtree is bucking up trying to escape but Gibbs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Plumbtree that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gibbs tries to control but Plumbtree wriggling away.
Gibbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plumbtree. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Gibbs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gibbs won't let Plumbtree get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Plumbtree in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gibbs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gibbs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Plumbtree is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plumbtree is in a horrible position here. Gibbs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Plumbtree is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plumbtree on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Plumbtree tries to get out of the position.
Gibbs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gibbs with the ground and pound from mount.
Gibbs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plumbtree can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gibbs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Plumbtree?
Gibbs trying to control but Plumbtree is having none of it.
Gibbs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Plumbtree's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plumbtree squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Plumbtree is bucking up trying to escape but Gibbs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gibbs landing strikes from the mount.
Gibbs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gibbs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gibbs lands a heavy elbow.
Gibbs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Plumbtree wants to get back to his feet.
Gibbs scoring with strikes but Plumbtree is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gibbs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Plumbtree looks a forlorn figure.
Plumbtree takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gibbs unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Plumbtree wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Gibbs celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aadyn Gibbs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Folayang (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!

Jose Junqueira Junior
vs
Folayang

166 cm
21
143 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
161 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josenildo Jose Junqueira Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junqueira Junior misses the body punch
and Folayang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Junqueira Junior walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eduard Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Folayang. Those never looked like landing.
Junqueira Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Folayang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junqueira Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Folayang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Junqueira Junior throws out the jab.
Folayang misses with a two punch combination.
Folayang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Folayang lands a jab-cross combination.
Folayang misses with a hook.
Folayang misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Junqueira Junior. Those never looked like landing.
Junqueira Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Folayang misses the target.
Good shot there by Folayang.
Folayang throws a nice looking combination but Junqueira Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Folayang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Folayang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junqueira Junior slips a straight right by Folayang.
Junqueira Junior misses with a right hand
and Folayang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junqueira Junior throws a sloppy body shot
and Folayang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Folayang scores with a jab.
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!
Junqueira Junior seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Folayang shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Junqueira Junior is backing up but Folayang catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Junqueira Junior covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Folayang Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduard Folayang!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosario's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye Of The Tiger. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rosario
vs
Chase

185 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
240 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fernando Rosario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Chase!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rosario, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chase misses with an uppercut. Rosario saw that one coming.
Rosario looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rosario rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chase moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosario slips under a jab.
Rosario avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosario paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chase looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chase lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rosario misses with a wild combination.
Chase slips a jab and a cross from Rosario.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rosario lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosario scores with a hook.
Rosario lands with a nice body punch.
Chase swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rosario swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rosario lands a slapping body shot.
Chase looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Rosario.
Eric Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rosario! Chase is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Rosario!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Takalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd has chosen The Hives - Tick Tick Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Takalua
vs
Lloyd

173 cm
21
152 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
167 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonah Takalua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takalua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lloyd, pushing him back against the cage.
Lloyd trying to land knees to the body.
Lloyd wants to stall.

Takalua manages to break the clinch.
Takalua is looking to clinch.
Lloyd tries to clinch

and Takalua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lloyd.
Takalua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lloyd.
Takalua has Lloyd pressed against the cage, preventing Lloyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lloyd looking to slow down the pace here.
Takalua scores a nice knee to the body.
Takalua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lloyd wants to stall.
Takalua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takalua wants to break free but Lloyd has control.
Lloyd blocks an uppercut.
Lloyd looking to stall.
Takalua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takalua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lloyd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lloyd avoids the elbow strike from Takalua, against the cage.
Takalua stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyd tries to land knees in the clinch but Takalua avoids the damage to the body.
Takalua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lloyd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takalua throws an elbow that misses.
Takalua lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takalua swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takalua misses with a punch on the inside.
Takalua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takalua misses with an elbow over the top.
Lloyd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Lloyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Lloyd moves into the clinch successfully.
Lloyd goes for a takedown attempt but Takalua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonah Takalua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Lloyd.

Takalua moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lloyd.
Takalua misses with a punch on the inside.
Lloyd tries to work over Takalua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takalua blocks a body shot from Lloyd.
A hook to the body from Lloyd.
Lloyd avoids a wild elbow strike from Takalua.
Takalua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lloyd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takalua smiles and moves away.

Lloyd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd trying to control the position but Takalua is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takalua is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lloyd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takalua is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Takalua bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takalua paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Takalua scores a takedown into full mount!
Takalua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lloyd hang on?
Lloyd tries to reverse the position but Takalua maintains control.
Takalua is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lloyd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Takalua cracks Lloyd with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Lloyd defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takalua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
BOOM! Takalua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takalua looking to control but Lloyd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lloyd is looking to improve his position but Takalua isn't that keen on the idea.
Takalua lands a heavy elbow.
Takalua landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Takalua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takalua lands with some strikes.
Takalua with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonah Takalua dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lloyd tries to clinch but Takalua moves out of range.
Lloyd is looking to clinch.
Takalua misses with a head kick.
Takalua fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Takalua.
Lloyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takalua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takalua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lloyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takalua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lloyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lloyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lloyd avoids the head kick by Takalua.
Lloyd closes the distance but Takalua moves to the side

and Takalua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Takalua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lloyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takalua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lloyd's brow.
Lloyd lands with a light punch inside.
Takalua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lloyd lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takalua swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lloyd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takalua throws an elbow but it misses.
Lloyd misses with some punches.
Takalua misses with an elbow over the top.
Lloyd lands a right hand.
Takalua tries a knee to the head but Lloyd blocks it.
Takalua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Takalua is trying to break the clinch but Lloyd is controlling him.
Takalua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lloyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takalua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lloyd is trying to maintain a safe position but Takalua gets an underhook and turns Lloyd into the cage.
Lloyd working aggressively here.
Lloyd managing to block the knees to the body from Takalua.
Lloyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takalua lands an elbow just above Lloyd 's eye.
Lloyd avoids the elbow strike from Takalua, against the cage.
Takalua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Lloyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takalua tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lloyd moves into the clinch.
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!
Takalua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Takalua.
Lloyd looking for a takedown.
Takalua lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takalua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lloyd's efforts to push away.
Takalua blocks a body shot from Lloyd.
Lloyd misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lloyd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Takalua.
Lloyd is trying to drag Takalua to the mat but Takalua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jonah Takalua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Lloyd.
Takalua lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Takalua.
Takalua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takalua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lloyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lloyd lands an uppercut.
Takalua is looking to control Lloyd's arms but Lloyd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takalua has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lloyd.
Takalua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takalua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takalua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lloyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lloyd has Takalua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takalua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takalua scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Takalua fails to land.
Takalua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lloyd's face.
Takalua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lloyd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd jumps guard but Takalua stands there with Lloyd around his waist. Lloyd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takalua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takalua is trying to break the clinch but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage.
Jonah Takalua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takalua swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lloyd breaks from the clinch.
Lloyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takalua stuffs the takedown.
Takalua wants to clinch.
Takalua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lloyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Lloyd is looking to clinch but Takalua is avoiding it.
Takalua wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takalua connects with a right hand. Lloyd shakes it off.

Takalua moves into range and clinches up with Lloyd.
Lloyd tries to pull guard but Takalua won't allow it.
A short left from Takalua.
Lloyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takalua leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Takalua.
Takalua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Takalua breaks the clinch.
Lloyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Takalua clinches up against the cage.
Takalua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards.
Lloyd controlling the action here for a moment.
Lloyd tries for a takedown but Takalua manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takalua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lloyd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takalua is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takalua lands an elbow inside that Lloyd shrugs off.
Takalua connects with a knee to the head.
Takalua 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.

Jonah Takalua dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lloyd moves away from the strike by Takalua.
Takalua is looking to clinch.
Jonah Takalua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Takalua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lloyd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takalua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lloyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lloyd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lloyd stalling in the clinch but Takalua improves position.
Takalua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takalua tries a knee to the head but Lloyd blocks it.
Takalua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lloyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takalua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lloyd tries to work over Takalua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lloyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takalua's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takalua.

Takalua breaks from the clinch.

Takalua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takalua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lloyd.
Takalua is trying to stall.
Takalua effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Takalua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lloyd's brow.
Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lloyd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Lloyd.
Lloyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lloyd takes an elbow to the temple.
Takalua lands with a right to the head.
Lloyd lands a body shot in the clinch.

Lloyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takalua uses from the top position.
Lloyd keeping full guard, as Takalua tries to pass.
Takalua looking to sit in guard and control but Lloyd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takalua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takalua can't keep his opponent in guard - Lloyd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jonah Takalua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takalua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lloyd.
Lloyd stops Takalua from getting back to his feet.
Lloyd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lloyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takalua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tom Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takalua is looking to escape.
Lloyd trying to mount his opponent but Takalua defends it.

Lloyd seems to be working for a kimura but Takalua defends the submission attempt.

Lloyd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takalua defends it well.
Takalua is trying to stand up here but Lloyd is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Takalua pushes Lloyd off and gets back to his feet.
Takalua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lloyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Lloyd.
Well Takalua 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah Takalua!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Kyles (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!

Mercer
vs
Kyles

185 cm
27
256 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

220 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Kyles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyles throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Kyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Kyles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Kyles.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyles.
Kyles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyles.
Mercer scores with a jab.
Kyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyles throws a front kick aimed at Mercer's knee but Mercer avoids it well.
Kyles looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Kyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jimmy Kyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a one-two to the body.
Kyles misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Kyles misses with a head kick.
Kyles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Kyles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kyles throws a combination. Mercer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Ray Mercer 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!
Kyles misses with a combination
and Mercer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Kyles misses.
Kyles throws a hook but Mercer avoids it easily.
Kyles misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. Kyles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyles misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyles misses with a few strikes there.
Kyles throws a body kick that misses.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyles.
Kyles tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer looks to throw the jab but Kyles is out of range.
No joy there for Kyles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Kyles. Those never looked like landing.
Kyles loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Kyles avoids it well.
Kyles looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyles throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyles moves away.
Kyles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kyles lands the left hand.
Kyles looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyles just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyles fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyles looks gassed!
The fighters circling - Kyles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Kyles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mercer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kyles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyles.
Kyles throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
Kyles connects with a right hand. Mercer shakes it off.
Kyles tries a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
Mercer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyles.
A punch combination from Kyles misses.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyles.
Kyles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyles works over Mercer's head and body with a nice combination.
Kyles throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer takes a swing at Kyles's ribcage but misses.
Mercer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyles under the eye.
Kyles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyles tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kyles misses.
Kyles is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Kyles.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Kyles.
Nice defenses there by Kyles.
Kyles throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
Kyles throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Kyles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyles throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.
Kyles throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Jimmy Kyles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Kyles is looking to chop away at Mercer's legs.
Mercer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kyles back to the cage. Mercer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kyles misses with a double jab
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyles misses with a double jab.
Kyles misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyles fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyles throws a head kick that misses.
Kyles throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercer. That snapped Kyles's head back.
A leg kick checked by Mercer.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer thuds his right hand into Kyles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kyles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
Kyles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Mercer scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Kyles misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyles throws a hook but Mercer avoids it easily.
A combination from Kyles does no damage.
Kyles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Kyles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Mercer's cut.
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!

Kyles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercer eats them both and turns towards Kyles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kyles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercer eats them both and turns towards Kyles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mercer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyles misses with a leg kick.
Kyles throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyles misses with a few strikes there.
Kyles fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Kyles.
Kyles throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
Kyles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Kyles does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kyles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer misses with a straight right.
Kyles throws a head kick that misses.
Kyles misses with a two punch combination.
Kyles looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer misses with a two punch combination.
Kyles looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Kyles throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a two punch combo.
Kyles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kyles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mercer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kyles throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kyles misses.
Jab from Mercer.
Mercer ducks right into an uppercut from Kyles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyles was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
Kyles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercer has time to react.
Mercer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kyles throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyles misses with a wild combination.
Kyles jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kyles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyles cracks Mercer with a good jab.
Kyles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mercer circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kyles.
Kyles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercer is able to avoid easily.
Kyles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyles tries to land a front kick but Mercer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyles misses with a few strikes there.
Jimmy Kyles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mercer.
Kyles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kyles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Kyles does no damage.
Mercer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kyles eats them both and turns towards Mercer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyles throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyles lands with an overhand left.
Kyles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ray Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Kyles.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Kyles!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

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