AXF 39 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Pelican (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raul Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pelican
vs
Sanchez

155 cm
25
146 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

168 cm
22
147 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crusty Pelican!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Pelican misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Pelican is avoiding it.
Sanchez slips a jab from Pelican.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Pelican misses with a looping right.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pelican thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pelican throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Pelican moves out of range.
Pelican looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Pelican misses with a hook.
A jab from Pelican does it's job there.

Sanchez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelican managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pelican has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Pelican lands an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pelican blocks it with crossed arms.
Pelican avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Pelican avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Pelican is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sanchez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Pelican digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelican managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Pelican takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Pelican.
Sanchez trying to stall but Pelican improves his position.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelican is defending well for now.
Sanchez looks gassed!
A body shot lands from Pelican.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Pelican's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Pelican fails to land.
Pelican throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pelican taking a breather.
Pelican misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelican is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Pelican into the cage.
Pelican swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelican is trying to break free.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pelican lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Pelican has hold of one of Sanchez's legs. Sanchez is fighting the takedown attempt but Pelican gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pelican might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pelican scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pelican has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Pelican thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pelican distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Pelican postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanchez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pelican, into his guard.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Pelican has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sanchez doesn't defend quickly enough and Pelican has managed to lock this one up! Can Sanchez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pelican on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crusty Pelican!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spider Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pad Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Spider Machida has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Spider Machida seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Machida
vs
Digger

188 cm
22
197 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

176 cm
21
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spider Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pad Digger!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Digger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Machida throws a series of punches but Digger avoids them all with ease.
Digger fails with a takedown attempt.
Digger defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spider Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pad Digger.
Digger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Digger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Digger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Machida.
Machida lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Digger moves away.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Digger is just out of range.

Digger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Machida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Digger avoids the attempt from Machida to control.
Digger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Digger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Digger is controlling the pace.
Digger stops Machida from getting back to his feet.
Digger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida wants to improve his position but Digger is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Digger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machida misses the jab.
Machida leaves Digger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Machida connects with a body shot.
Machida throws a series of punches but Digger moves out of range.
Machida throws a push kick but Digger slaps the foot to one side.

Digger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Digger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Digger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Digger wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Digger wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machida slaps away a takedown attempt from Digger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machida connects with a single shot there.
Digger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Digger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Digger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Machida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Digger stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
Digger is fighting to break Machida's control of his arms but Machida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Digger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Machida's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pad Digger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Digger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Digger showed some decent athleticism there.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Digger has control of the leg.
Digger is taking a breather. Machida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Machida keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Digger trying to mount his opponent but Machida defends it.
Digger not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is not content to let Digger control the position.
Machida trying to control but Digger postures up.

Digger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Digger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Digger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machida finds it's way round the side to connect with Digger's head.
Machida throws a combination. Digger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Digger shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machida throws a good cross that connects.
Digger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida punishes Digger's body with a nice straight punch.
Digger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Digger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machida 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Spider Machida!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Spider Machida!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Spider Machida!

Spider Machida wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Avit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Avit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Avit
vs
O Brian

170 cm
21
144 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

160 cm
24
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Avit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck O Brian!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brian misses the jab.
Avit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from O Brian both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Ben Avit has been cut.
O Brian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Avit is rocked!
Avit looks up at the clock. Bad move! O Brian lands a right hand from hell, dropping Avit. O Brian pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck O Brian!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Yelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sero Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yelton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "My Life" - The Game. Kim has chosen CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yelton
vs
Kim

178 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

188 cm
25
196 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Yelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sero Kim!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim avoids the body shot from Yelton.
Yelton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brett Yelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yelton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yelton shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Yelton avoids the head kick by Kim.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yelton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yelton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kim defends it nicely.
Yelton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.

Yelton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kim is controlling Yelton's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Yelton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kim desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Yelton seems to be working for a kimura but Kim defends the submission attempt.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Yelton has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body punch from Kim.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yelton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yelton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Yelton moves into the clinch.
Kim tries to land knees in the clinch but Yelton avoids the damage to the body.

Yelton pulls guard.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Yelton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kim stacks Yelton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kim!
Kim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yelton's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sero Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yelton blocks a low kick nicely.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Yelton's torso.
Kim misses with a straight right.

Kim moves into the clinch.
Yelton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kim lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kim crunches a lovely knee into Yelton's ribcage.
Yelton fails to pull guard.
Yelton jumps guard but Kim stands there with Yelton around his waist. Yelton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Yelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kim misses with a knee to the head.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yelton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Look low, kick high! Kim uses the oldest trick in the book to send Yelton tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kim is absolutely delighted - when Yelton wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sero Kim!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Milson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by He-Man: Opening Theme. The key to victory for Max Milson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Milson
vs
Adam

200 cm
23
250 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

199 cm
22
278 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Boomerang! Boomeroids! 157 Muscle PROOF

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Milson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Adam!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milson tries to land a front kick but Adam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Nice sprawl there from Adam as Milson shoots in.

Adam gets a takedown into half guard.
Milson trying to control from the bottom.
Adam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adam trying to control from half guard but Milson is working away.
Adam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milson defending well though.
Adam is thwarting Milson's attempts to control the position.
Adam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam is looking to stall here but Milson recovers full guard.
Milson looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Milson is looking to chop away at Adam's legs.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Milson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milson trying to control from half guard but Adam is working away.

Milson stands up from half guard.
Milson tries a head kick but it misses.

Adam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Adam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milson is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.

Adam moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Milson has worked his arm free - good work by Milson!
Adam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Milson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Milson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Adam tries for a takedown but Milson circles away easily
and Milson counters with an outside leg kick.
Adam tries for a takedown but Milson circles away easily
and Milson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Adam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Milson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Milson.
Max Milson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Adam.
Milson prevents a body shot from Adam.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Milson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Adam avoiding damage as Milson throws knees to the body.
Milson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Milson lands a shoulder strike.
Milson tries to land knees in the clinch but Adam avoids the damage to the body.

Adam breaks from the clinch.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milson.
Prince Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam moves out of range as Milson throws a body kick.
Adam throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Milson counters with a takedown into side control.
Adam taking a bit of punishment here - Milson scoring with strikes.
Adam tries to bench press Milson off him but Milson keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adam down.
Milson working the ground and pound.
Adam trying to remain calm as Milson controls from the top position.
Milson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Adam gets back to half guard.
Milson is trying to control the action in half guard but Adam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Adam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Milson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Adam.
Still in half guard, Milson seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Milson has control of the leg.

Adam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adam is breathing heavily.
Milson slips a nice elbow through Adam's hands, connecting with Adam's forehead.
Milson prevents Adam from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Milson gets a clinch.
Milson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milson wants to stall.
Milson misses with a punch to the body.
Milson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Milson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Milson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam has his takedown stuffed
enabling Milson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Adam.
Adam tries for a takedown but Milson circles away easily
and Milson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adam scores with a nice strike.
Adam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Milson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max Milson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Adam.
Adam misses with a looping right.
Adam tries to clinch up.

Adam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Milson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Adam!
Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Milson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milson working the ground and pound effectively.
Adam is looking to improve his position but Milson isn't that keen on the idea.
Milson controlling his opponent.
Milson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adam can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Milson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Adam is working to get back to half guard.
Adam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam throwing strikes but missing.
Max Milson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam postures up in Milson's guard and throws a big left but Milson blocks it.
Milson keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.

Adam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Milson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Milson has escaped and now he's on top!

Adam is looking for a triangle but Milson pushes his legs off easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Max Milson!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Max Milson!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Max Milson!

Max Milson wins by unanimous decision!

C
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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Reimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeds's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Evils Deeds. Reimer has chosen BLUNT- The Iron Maiden as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Deeds
vs
Reimer

190 cm
21
178 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

179 cm
24
178 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Boomerang! Boomeroids! 157 Muscle PROOF

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Longfellow Deeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caleb Reimer!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Reimer misses.
Reimer thumps Deeds with a low kick.
Reimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeds.
Deeds shoots in and drives through. Reimer sprawls well.
Reimer throws a one two combo.
Reimer works Deeds's body with a nice hook.
Caleb Reimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reimer lands a nice hook to Deeds's body. Deeds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reimer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deeds backs up against the cage.
Reimer tries to bum rush Deeds with a series of wild strikes but Deeds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Reimer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reimer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Deeds blocks the low kick.
Deeds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Deeds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reimer's waist but Reimer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deeds off to one side.
Deeds throws a jab but it's blocked by Reimer.
Deeds fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reimer misses the target.
Reimer lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reimer scores with a jab to the body.
Deeds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deeds just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reimer connects with a single shot there.
Deeds shoots in but Reimer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reimer throws a good cross that connects.
Deeds looks to land a right hand but Reimer moved out of range.
Reimer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deeds misses the jab.
Reimer throws a nice looking combination but Deeds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reimer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deeds looks to score with a jab to the body but Reimer is just out of range.

Reimer moves into range and clinches up with Deeds.
Deeds throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Deeds misses with the head strike.
Reimer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deeds or not.
Nice elbow from Reimer.
Reimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Deeds is breathing heavily.
Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Reimer won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reimer as Deeds tries to tie him up.
Deeds takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Reimer.
Reimer scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reimer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deeds or not.
Deeds takes an elbow to the temple.
Reimer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reimer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deeds backwards.
Reimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reimer lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reimer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reimer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Deeds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Deeds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Deeds backwards.
Reimer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deeds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reimer is leaning against Deeds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reimer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reimer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deeds's defenses.
Reimer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deeds is defending well for now.
Deeds avoiding damage as Reimer throws knees to the body.
Deeds effectively controlling the action here.
Deeds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deeds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reimer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deeds backwards.
Reimer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reimer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deeds's defenses.
Reimer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deeds's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deeds.
Reimer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reimer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deeds's defenses.
Reimer lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reimer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deeds's defenses.
Deeds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reimer lands with a short shot to the head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Deeds. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A short uppercut from Deeds.
Reimer scores a nice knee to the body.
Reimer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Deeds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Reimer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Deeds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reimer moves away.
Reimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reimer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reimer jabs at Deeds's body.
Reimer throws a shot to the body.

Deeds tries to keep at a distance but Reimer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reimer gets underhooks to prevent Deeds's takedown attempt.
Reimer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reimer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deedss head.
Reimer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reimer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reimer missing with knees to the body.
Deeds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reimer tries to land knees in the clinch but Deeds avoids the damage to the body.
Deeds is working for takedown but Reimer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reimer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reimer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reimer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Reimer on the inside.
Reimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reimer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caleb Reimer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deeds wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reimer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reimer blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reimer lands an elbow inside.
Reimer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Deeds has a couple of punches blocked by Reimer.
Reimer lands a good knee to the midsection. Deeds won't want to take too many of those.
Reimer digs a right hand underneath Deeds's ribcage. Deeds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reimer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reimer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reimer lands an elbow inside.
Reimer lands an elbow inside.
Reimer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reimer lands an elbow that stopped Deeds in his tracks for a moment.
Reimer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reimer lands an elbow that stopped Deeds in his tracks for a moment.
Reimer is leaning against Deeds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deeds takes an elbow to the temple.
Reimer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Reimer.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reimer obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reimer.
Reimer lands an elbow that stopped Deeds in his tracks for a moment.
Deeds tries to pull guard but Reimer holds him up against the cage and eventually Deeds drops back down to his feet.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reimer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deeds managing to block the knees to the body from Reimer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reimer lands a shot to the body.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reimer missing with knees to the body.
Deeds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reimer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deeds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reimer lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Reimer.
Reimer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Deeds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reimer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Deeds can't get the takedown.
Reimer lands a shot to the body.
Reimer lands a nice elbow.
Reimer landing knees to the body.
Reimer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reimer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reimer lands a shot to the body.
Reimer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reimer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deeds.
Reimer lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Reimer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Reimer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reimer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reimer.
Caleb Reimer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reimer misses with a two punch combination.
Deeds tries for a takedown but Reimer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deeds shoots in for a double leg but Reimer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deeds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reimer manages to avoid it.
Reimer swings for the body but Deeds moves out of range.
Reimer misses with a head kick.
Reimer misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Deeds or perhaps it was just good defense by Reimer which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Longfellow Deeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reimer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deeds backs up against the cage.
Reimer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Deeds does no damage.
Reimer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deeds's head.
Reimer throws a body punch but Deeds moves out of range.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Reimer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reimer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deeds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reimer stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
Reimer passes Deeds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caleb Reimer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Deeds actively working from the bottom here.

Deeds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Longfellow Deeds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Deeds actively working from the bottom here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Caleb Reimer!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Caleb Reimer!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Caleb Reimer!

Caleb Reimer wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gijs Groosman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Slow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gijs Groosman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Groosman
vs
Slow

189 cm
22
194 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
194 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gijs Groosman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Slow!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Groosman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Slow with that takedown attempt.
Slow misses with a double jab.

Slow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Groosman's half guard.
Slow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Groosman is trying to maintain the position but Slow is very close to passing his half guard.
Slow wants to stand but Groosman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Slow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Groosman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Groosman is staying active underneath Slow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slow trying to pass the guard but Groosman defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slow throws a right hand that Groosman ducks under and follows up with a left that Groosman also avoids with ease.
Groosman lands a two punch combo.
Groosman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slow.
Groosman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slow moves out of range of the strikes.
Groosman slips a jab and a cross from Slow.
Groosman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Slow.
Slow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Groosman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Groosman misses.
Groosman misses with a combination

so Slow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Groosman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Groosman keeping moving, preventing Slow from controlling successfully.

Slow has gone for a leg lock! Groosman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slow's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Groosman tries to free his leg and advance position but Slow is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slow is trying to hold Groosman in close to prevent damage but Groosman has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Groosman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gijs Groosman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Slow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slow sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Slow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Groosman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Groosman has escaped and now he's on top!
Slow keeping full guard, as Groosman tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Groosman manages to get himself to full guard.
Slow landing some decent shots from guard.
Groosman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slow looking to sit in guard and control but Groosman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Groosman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Groosman dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Slow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Groosman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Groosman scores with a four punch combination!
Groosman misses with a body kick.
Groosman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slow counters with a two punch combo.
Groosman swinging wildly here.
Slow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groosman.
Groosman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Groosman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slow was well out of range. Poor timing from Groosman.

Slow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a 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!
Slow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Groosman regains half guard, as Slow was trying to land strikes.
Groosman trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slow throwing shots but Groosman is blocking nicely.

Slow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Groosman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slow.
Groosman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slow.
Slow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Groosman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gijs Groosman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groosman was well out of range. Poor timing from Slow.
Groosman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slow's head.
Slow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Groosman is fending him off so far but Slow persists. Nope, Groosman circles away and we're back to standing.
Slow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Groosman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Groosman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Groosman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Groosman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slow counters with a nice body shot.
Slow throws a combination that misses
and Groosman counters with a nice uppercut.
Slow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slow thows a body shot but no joy.
Groosman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joe Slow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groosman digs a good body shot into Slow's ribs.
Slow blocks a jab.
Groosman scores with a three punch combo!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Slow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slow 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Joe Slow!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Joe Slow!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Joe Slow!

Joe Slow wins by unanimous decision!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Cicero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cicero's entrance music is Woke Up This Morning . A fine choice. Paul Cicero had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cicero
vs
Maxwell

162 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
130 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Cicero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Todd Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Maxwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Cicero misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Cicero lands a two punch combo.

Cicero feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cicero working some strikes from top position.

Maxwell has his foot on Cicero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cicero works his way back into a safe position though.
Cicero throwing strikes but missing.
Cicero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Maxwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cicero escapes and throws Maxwell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cicero advances to full mount.
Cicero putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell regains half guard.
Cicero passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Cicero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cicero in side control, throwing shots but Maxwell defends.

Cicero is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Maxwell is trying to escape and Cicero transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Maxwell is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cicero! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Cicero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bald Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bald Bull could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Rhodes's chin.

Bull
vs
Rhodes

180 cm
22
177 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

188 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bald Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes misses with a few strikes there.

Bull drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bull sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but Bull is having none of it.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Rhodes is keeping the position.

Bull drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bull jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Bull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhodes can do anything to dispel that myth.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rhodes misses with the combination.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bull throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Bull throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Bull avoids them all with ease.

Bull throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rhodes was covering up waiting for the punch and Bull finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bull throwing strikes from guard but Rhodes blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bald Bull dominated that round.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bull counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.

Bull is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bull is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bull trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes wants to control but Bull is keeping busy.

Bull seems to be working for a kimura but Rhodes defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull shoots and misses

and Rhodes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bull's guard.
Rhodes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Bull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhodes defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bald Bull will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Bull avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull fails with the takedown
and Rhodes counters with a left and a right that stings Bull.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James Rhodes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bull misses the jab.
Rhodes misses with the combination.
Bull digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Bull misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhodes lands with a nice body punch.

Bull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bull showed some decent athleticism there.
Bull thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhodes looks like he's trying to stand up.

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 Bald Bull.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bull, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Bald Bull!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Bald Bull!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Bald Bull!

Bald Bull wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aitch Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Osteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osteri has chosen Rolling Stones - Symphaty For The Devil as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bubbles
vs
Osteri

180 cm
25
167 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
163 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ka-POW Clothing

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aitch Bubbles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Markku Osteri!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Bubbles. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osteri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bubbles.
A nice combination there by Bubbles.
Bubbles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Osteri misses with a hook.
Osteri with a hook.
Osteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bubbles.
Osteri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bubbles to score with a decent uppercut.
Bubbles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osteri.
Bubbles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Osteri.
Osteri looks to land a right hand but Bubbles moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bubbles. That snapped Osteri's head back.
A jab from Bubbles misses.
Osteri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Bubbles misses.
Nice takedown defense from Bubbles. No joy for Osteri on that attempt.
Aitch Bubbles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markku Osteri.
Osteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osteri lands with a straight right. Bubbles didn't see that one coming.
Osteri misses with a body shot.
Bubbles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osteri's head backwards.
Osteri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bubbles.
Aitch Bubbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bubbles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osteri.
Bubbles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bubbles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bubbles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Osteri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Osteri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Osteri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bubbles avoids it really well and circles away.
Bubbles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Bubbles.
Osteri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Osteri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bubbles keeping full guard, as Osteri tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbles wants to stand but Osteri is controlling the position.
Bubbles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Osteri's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bubbles stands and steps away. Osteri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice straight punches there by Osteri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Osteri.
Osteri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bubbles but Bubbles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Osteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osteri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bubbles defends it nicely.
Bubbles misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubbles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bubbles throws a looping overhand right but Osteri ducks down to avoid it.
Bubbles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aitch Bubbles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bubbles tries a low kick but Osteri avoids it.
Osteri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bubbles scores with a nice strike.
Bubbles misses with a straight left.
Bubbles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Osteri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Osteri throws a hook to the side of Bubbles's head but Bubbles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osteri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Markku Osteri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bubbles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bubbles lands with an overhand left.
Osteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Osteri shoots in looking for a takedown. Bubbles tries to sprawl out of it but Osteri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bubbles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Osteri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bubbles scores with a body shot.
Bubbles misses with a hook to the body
and Osteri counters with a straight right hand.
Bubbles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Osteri is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubbles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osteri is still on wobbly legs! Can Bubbles finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bubbles lands a brutal uppercut that launches Osteri off his feet! Osteri tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aitch Bubbles!
Aitch Bubbles retains his lightweight title!