SUPREMACY 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Le Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Janon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Le Bleu
vs
Janon

193 cm
27
271 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

150 cm
27
300 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Le Bleu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Janon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Janon wants it to stay on the feet.
Le Bleu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janon.
Le Bleu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Janon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Bleu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Janon throws out the jab.
Le Bleu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Janon.
Janon keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Bleu slips under a jab.
Le Bleu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Janon pinned against the cage. Janon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Le Bleu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Janon but Janon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Le Bleu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Bleu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Janon's waist but Janon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Le Bleu off to one side.
Janon throws out a loose jab but Le Bleu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Janon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Janon keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Janon misses.
Le Bleu lands with a slapping head kick.
Le Bleu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Janon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Bleu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Bleu looks for a takedown but Janon sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bleu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Janon as he jumps to the side.
Janon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Janon throws a lazy right hand but Le Bleu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Bleu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Janon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Bleu moves out of range of the strikes.
Janon misses with a hook.
Janon misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Le Bleu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Le Bleu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Janon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Bleu counters with a body kick that stops Janon in his tracks momentarily.
Le Bleu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Janon.
Janon throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Bleu.
A head kick from Le Bleu lands but Janon takes it in his stride.
Janon swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Bleu.
A swing and a miss from Janon.
Janon looks to land a left hand but Le Bleu moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Bleu.
Le Bleu lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Bleu shoots in for a takedown but Janon shows good takedown defense.
Janon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Janon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Le Bleu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Le Bleu throws a head kick that Janon semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Le Bleu.
Janon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Le Bleu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Janon.
Janon misses with a hook. Le Bleu ducked under it nicely.
Le Bleu scores with a sloppy right hand. Janon should have avoided that one.
Le Bleu blocks a jab.

Le Bleu drives through and clinches with Janon against the cage.
Janon wants to get back to striking at distance but Le Bleu won't allow it.
Le Bleu crunches a lovely knee into Janon's ribcage.
Le Bleu prevents Janon from breaking the clinch.
Janon tries to circle away but Le Bleu has him pinned against the cage.
Le Bleu connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Michael Janon has been cut.
Janon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Le Bleu.
Janon is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Le Bleu drags the fight down to the ground.

Le Bleu has his feet on Janon's thighs here. He's pushed Janon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Janon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Le Bleu!
James Le Bleu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Firestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blas Ople (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ople has chosen The Struggle Within by Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Firestone
vs
Ople

195 cm
24
285 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Firestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blas Ople!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Firestone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Firestone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Firestone. That did some damage!
Ople stuffs the takedown attempt from Firestone. Firestone gets slowly back to his feet.
Firestone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ople sprawls well. Ople wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Firestone gets slowly back to his feet.
Ople goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firestone blocks a head kick by Ople.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ople.
Ople misses with a head kick.
Ople throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ople lands with a kick to the temple. Firestone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Jay Firestone has been cut.
Blas Ople seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ople throws a sloppy head kick and Firestone moves out of range easily.
Ople throws a head kick that misses

and Firestone counters with a takedown into side control.
Ople keeps Firestone under control for a moment.
Ople is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Firestone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ople wants to improve his position but Firestone is controlling well.

Ople kicks off Firestone and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ople.
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Ople pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firestone looks for a takedown but Ople sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Firestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Firestone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ople pinned against the cage. Ople gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Firestone blocks a head kick by Ople.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firestone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blas Ople is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firestone avoids the head kick by Ople.
Ople defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Firestone.
Ople tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Ople throws a sloppy head kick and Firestone moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Firestone blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ople.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ople.
Firestone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ople sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Firestone somewhat.
Ople pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ople misses

and Firestone counters with a single leg into guard. Ople didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firestone stopping the sweep attempt from Ople.
Ople utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ople looking to control.
Firestone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Firestone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Firestone drops back looking for a leg! Ople is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ople manages to kick Firestone off! Firestone jumps back into Ople's guard.
Ople working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blas Ople dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Firestone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Firestone avoids the head kick by Ople.
Ople throws a leg kick but Firestone moved away.
Firestone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ople avoids it really well and circles away.
Firestone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ople avoids it really well and circles away.
Ople leaves Firestone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Firestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ople fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Firestone.
Blas Ople seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Firestone with a poor takedown
and Ople counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ople. That's going to slow Firestone down.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Firestone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Ople lands a head kick. Firestone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Firestone avoids the head kick by Ople.
Ople throws a sloppy head kick and Firestone moves out of range easily.
Ople throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ople explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Firestone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jay Firestone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ople lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ople finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Firestone blocks a head kick by Ople.
Ople throws a head kick that half lands.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Firestone misses with a two punch combination.
Ople throws a lazy head kick

and Firestone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Firestone.
Firestone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ople is keeping the position for now.
Ople is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ople misses with a head shot. Firestone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Firestone 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.

Ople stands up from Firestone's guard - Ople perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ople tries a head kick but it misses.
Ople has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Firestone closes the distance and pushes Ople back into the cage.
Firestone is looking for a takedown.
Ople has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Firestone trying to land knees to the body.
Ople is looking to break free of the clinch but Firestone has double underhooks.
Firestone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ople with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firestone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ople just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ople is trying to force a seperation but Firestone has the dominant position.
Ople is trying to break the clinch but Firestone has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blas Ople showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Firestone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Firestone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Firestone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ople.
Ople tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firestone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ople.
Ople pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ople tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Firestone or perhaps it was just good defense by Ople which made him look bad.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Ople throws a head kick that half lands.
Ople throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Ople throws a head kick but Firestone moves out of range.
Ople attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Firestone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Firestone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ople is wriggling around trying to escape.

Firestone stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ople defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Firestone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Firestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ople throws a sloppy head kick and Firestone moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ople tries a head kick but it misses.
Ople throws a head kick that misses.
Firestone shoots in looking for a takedown but Ople manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Firestone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ople stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ople wants it to stay on the feet.
Ople lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople tries a head kick but it misses.
Jay Firestone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firestone blocks a head kick by Ople.
Firestone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ople as he jumps to the side.
Firestone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ople tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firestone.
A head kick misses from Ople.
Firestone fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ople.
Ople connects with a solid leg kick.
Ople throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ople misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ople throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ople throws a leg kick but Firestone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ople throws a leg kick which misses Firestone's front leg but catches the back leg as Firestone tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ople throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ople tries to land a leg kick but Firestone saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blas Ople comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ople 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blas Ople!
A very excited looking Blas Ople made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brande Eideann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sentinel Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eideann comes to the cage accompanied by We Didn't Start the Fire. 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.

Eideann
vs
Prime

194 cm
23
221 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

202 cm
23
255 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brande Eideann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sentinel Prime!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eideann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime circles away quickly and effectively.
Eideann misses with a takedown
and Prime counters with a right hand to the body.
Prime lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eideann will feel that in the morning.
Eideann shoots in for a takedown but Prime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prime stuffs the takedown attempt from Eideann. Eideann gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brande Eideann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Prime plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime throws a head kick that misses.
Prime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prime scores with a head kick. Eideann tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Prime works over Eideann's head and body with a nice combination.
Prime throws the left hand but Eideann avoids the punch easily.
Eideann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eideann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Prime!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Prime tries to hold on but Eideann pushes him away.

Eideann moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Prime has worked his arm free - good work by Prime!
You can see the frustration on Prime's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Prime tries to improve position but can't.
Eideann wants to control but Prime is keeping him busy.

Eideann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prime rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eideann's guard! Nice work there by Prime!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eideann looking for a sweep. Not yet Eideann, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Eideann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime working some strikes from top position.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.

Eideann has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Prime should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Eideann has tightened it up now! Prime should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brande Eideann!
Brande Eideann bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meah Much (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Conner
vs
Much

185 cm
23
269 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steven Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meah Much!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Much. No joy for Conner on that attempt.
Much connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Steven Conner has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Much!
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Much pushes him off.
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Much pushes him off.
Much throws a front kick that sends Conner stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Much misses with a head kick.
Conner really is a fat lump.
Much thuds a left hand into Conner's body.
Conner is breathing heavily.
Conner fails with the takedown.
Conner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Much lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Much there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Much with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Much cracks Conner with a good jab.
Conner throws a wild hook but Much just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Conner gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Much raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meah Much!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jontop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Filipovic
vs
Jontop

188 cm
22
206 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jontop!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jontop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Jontop throws a big shot that misses.
Filipovic moves forwards but Jontop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jontop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Filipovic checks the leg kick.
Filipovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jontop. That did some damage!
Filipovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jontop missing with a left hand there. Filipovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Jontop swinging wildly here.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that Jontop avoids nicely.
Jontop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jontop throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jontop misses with a leg kick.
Filipovic throws a one two combo.

It looks like Hugh Jontop has been cut.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jontop throws a push kick but Filipovic slaps the foot to one side.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jontop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jontop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jontop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filipovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jontop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jontop looks winded!
Jontop avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Jontop misses with a combination
and Filipovic counters with a head kick.
Jontop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jontop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filipovic is out of range.
Filipovic throws a head kick that Jontop semi-blocks.
Filipovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Filipovic lands with a right that hurts Jontop. Jontop looks to clinch but Filipovic throws a short knee that drops Jontop. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Mirko Filipovic!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gage Bashor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bashor
vs
Riddler

195 cm
21
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
29
220 lbs
6 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gage Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Riddler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddler lands a jab-cross combination.
Riddler thows a body shot but no joy.
Riddler misses the jab.
Riddler lands with a hook. Bashor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bashor takes one on the button.
Riddler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Bashor forces Riddler back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bashor manages to break the clinch.

Bashor has Riddler up against the cage in a clinch.
Bashor avoiding damage.

Bashor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ben Riddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddler looks to land a combination. Bashor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Riddler looks to land a left hand but Bashor moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riddler. That did some damage!
Riddler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riddler loads up on a big right hand but Bashor slips the punch.
Riddler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bashor avoids the head kick by Riddler.
Riddler jabs Bashor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bashor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riddler throws a nice looking combination but Bashor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashor tries to land a front kick but Riddler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bashor moves out of range of the leg kick from Riddler.
Bashor slips under a jab from Riddler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddler throws a head kick that misses.
Bashor slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashor throws a head kick that misses.
Riddler misses with a low kick as Bashor jumps back.
Bashor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riddler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashor manages to avoid it.
Riddler scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Riddler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddler misses with a hook. Bashor ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor throws out a leg kick but Riddler moves out of range and Bashor only half commits.
Bashor avoids the head kick by Riddler.
Riddler throws a right and a left that Bashor avoids nicely.
Riddler moves to clinch but Bashor breaks away
and Bashor counters with an inside leg kick.
Bashor slips a jab from Riddler.
Riddler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bashor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riddler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riddler throws a hook to the side of Bashor's head but Bashor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riddler throws a right hand that misses
and Bashor counters with a leg kick.
Riddler looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bashor. That's going to slow Riddler down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bashor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riddler.
Bashor tries a head kick but it misses.
Bashor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Bashor tenderised Riddler's leg. Riddler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bashor's corner calls for a 1-2. Bashor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bashor throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bashor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riddler blocks a head kick by Bashor.
Bashor throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Bashor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bashor misses with a looping left.
Riddler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashor was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddler.
Bashor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bashor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riddler misses with a straight right.
Riddler lands a glancing blow to the side of Bashor's head.
Riddler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riddler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddler throws a combination that misses
and Bashor counters with a nice leg kick.
Riddler is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashor lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Riddler out cold! Riddler is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gage Bashor!
After winning the bout, Gage Bashor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gable Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelli Kuukeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelli Kuukeri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bot
vs
Kuukeri

179 cm
27
300 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

193 cm
24
280 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Legion of Pain Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gable Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nelli Kuukeri!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukeri throws a low kick, looking for Bot's leg but Bot calmly moves out of range.
Kuukeri throws a lazy right hand but Bot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Bot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuukeri is looking to control Bot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuukeri avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuukeri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bot kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuukeri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuukeri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bot trying to control but Kuukeri is working from the bottom.
Bot throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukeri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bot.
Bot is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuukeri has wrist control.
Kuukeri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kuukeri is looking for a triangle but Bot pushes his legs off easily.

Bot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bot postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bot throws a big right hand that misses.
Bot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuukeri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kuukeri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuukeri working a defensive guard here.
Bot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bot looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot works over Kuukeri with some ground and pound from guard.
Bot trying to control but Kuukeri is working from the bottom.

Kuukeri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kuukeri has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bot is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuukeri.
Kuukeri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bot connects with a decent elbow.
Bot is putting a hurting on Kuukeri here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bot working the head and body with strikes.
Bot looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kuukeri is avoiding damage well.
Bot prevents Kuukeri from escaping the position.
Bot trying to control the action but Kuukeri is working from the bottom.
Kuukeri is looking to regain half guard here but Bot keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuukeri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuukeri dodges the ground and pound from Bot.
Kuukeri struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bot misses with a straight right.
Kuukeri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Gable Bot has been cut.
Kuukeri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bot moves out of range as Kuukeri strikes.
Bot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Bot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuukeri is fending him off so far but Bot persists. Nope, Kuukeri circles away and we're back to standing.
Bot shoots in and drives through. Kuukeri sprawls well.
Kuukeri lands with an uppercut that bounces Bot off the cage and back into range.
Kuukeri checks a leg kick.
Kuukeri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

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

Kuukeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bot pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kuukeri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bot's back!
Kuukeri scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bot is looking for a way out.
Bot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kuukeri throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bot could be in trouble here!
Kuukeri lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bot's head.
Bot is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuukeri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kuukeri is hanging on to Bot's back as he tries to escape.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kuukeri. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Gable Bot's cut is getting worse.

Bot won't enjoy being in this position. Kuukeri looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bot is tapping - it's over boys! Kuukeri picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nelli Kuukeri!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Coconut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ladin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ladin has chosen Highway to hell as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Coconut
vs
Ladin

185 cm
23
342 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

215 cm
23
300 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Blood Bank ($10)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Coconut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Ladin!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladin slips a jab from Coconut.
Ladin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coconut misses with a hook.
Sione Coconut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ladin clinches up with Coconut and pushes him back against the cage.
Ladin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Ladin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coconut misses with some punches.
Ladin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coconut backwards.
Coconut is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Coconut.
Ladin tries a body shot but Coconut blocks it.

Ladin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ladin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

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

Ladin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ladin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coconut defends it easily.
Ladin wants to sweep but no luck.
Coconut tries to stand but Ladin is controlling from the bottom.

Ladin looking for a guillotine here but Coconut defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ladin is working an open guard so Coconut takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Coconut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ladin to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Coconut.
Coconut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ladin dodges the punch combination from Coconut.
Coconut avoids the head kick by Ladin.
Coconut misses with a straight left.
Ladin throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ladin rushes Coconut and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ladin.
Coconut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ladin unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coconut avoiding damage as Ladin throws knees to the body.
Coconut wants to get back to striking at distance but Ladin won't allow it.
Ladin tries a body shot but Coconut blocks it.
Ladin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ladin landing knees to the head.
Ladin connects with a knee to the head.
Ladin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Ladin.
Ladin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coconut backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ladin as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ladin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ladin tries a body shot but Coconut blocks it.
Ladin tries to work over Coconut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ladin blocking some punches.
Ladin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coconut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ladin backwards.
Ladin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ladin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ladin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coconut is defending well for now.
Ladin blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ladin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Coconut takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ladin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ladin working Coconut over with knees to the body.
Ladin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coconut blocks a body shot from Ladin.
Coconut prevents a body shot from Ladin.
Coconut takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladin lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ladin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ladin scores with a knee to the head.
Ladin missing with knees to the body.
Ladin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coconut or not.
Ladin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coconut backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ladin.
Ladin working Coconut over with knees to the body.
Ladin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Sione Coconut has been cut.
Ladin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coconut's elbow.
Coconut throws a head punch that misses.
Ladin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coconut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladin lands a right hand.
Ladin lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Ladin.
A short right from Ladin on the inside.
Ladin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coconut is defending well for now.

Ladin drops Coconut with a big knee straight up the middle! Coconut is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Coconut is rocked!
BAM! Ladin delivers a spinning backfist that drops Coconut like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ben Ladin!
Ben Ladin is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ben Ladin gave a big smile as he said 'Now the belt is back to the real Champ. Thank you Blood Bank ($10) for the unlimited supply of Dinuguan and Betamax..'.