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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eon Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deni Mukhtar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mukhtar has chosen Goyang Dumang as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kane
vs
Mukhtar

175 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
24
225 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eon Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deni Mukhtar!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukhtar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mukhtar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mukhtar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mukhtar counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kane really is a fat lump.
Mukhtar's corner calls for a 1-2. Mukhtar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kane avoids the head kick by Mukhtar.
Mukhtar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mukhtar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mukhtar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Mukhtar.
Mukhtar digs a good body shot into Kane's ribs.
Kane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deni Mukhtar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukhtar sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kane takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kane is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mukhtar.
Kane walks into a left hand.
Deni Mukhtar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mukhtar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
Mukhtar lands a glancing blow to the side of Kane's head.
Mukhtar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mukhtar lands a really nice looking cross but Kane seems unphased.
Mukhtar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mukhtar stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mukhtar blocks a head kick by Kane.
Mukhtar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mukhtar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
A jab from Mukhtar does it's job there.
Mukhtar lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukhtar scores with a punch to the head.

Kane is rocked!
Mukhtar lands a jab to Kane's midsection.
Mukhtar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mukhtar feints with a jab and clips Kane right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kane is sent crashing into the canvas and Mukhtar leaps in for the kill! Kane tries to get to his feet but Mukhtar is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kane is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deni Mukhtar!
A victorious Deni Mukhtar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rune Ankjell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankjell comes to the cage accompanied by Krank . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ankjell
vs
Bang

176 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rune Ankjell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bang has closed the distance and engaged Ankjell in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Ankjell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ankjell throws a head punch that misses.

Ankjell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ankjell to the mat. Ankjell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bang is standing up over Ankjell. Ankjell looks to escape but Bang dives into side control.

Bang working the head and body with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bang lands a nice forearm strike.
Bang cracks Ankjell with a big elbow.
Bang landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ankjell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bang on the ground.
Bang working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankjell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ankjell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bang connects with a decent elbow.
Bang cracks Ankjell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bang taking a breather here.
It looks like Bang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ankjell is looking for a sweep.
Bang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ankjell!
Ankjell is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ankjell?
Bang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Ankjell is rocked!
Bang content just to control the position here.
Oh Ankjell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang lands a big elbow - Ankjell is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ankjell is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kelvin Bang!
A very excited looking Kelvin Bang 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
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Antonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Antonov

180 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
140 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kilo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ruslan Antonov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Antonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Antonov lands with a cross.
Antonov clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonov scores with a body shot.
Antonov avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Antonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at The Iron Works $800 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Antonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Antonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Antonov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonov scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Antonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Nice shot by Antonov.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Antonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonov cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson misses with a body punch
enabling Antonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Antonov moved out of range.
Antonov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Antonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Antonov counters with a nice body kick.
Antonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Antonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Antonov slips the punch.
Antonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Antonov connects with a body shot.
Antonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antonov manages to avoid it.
Antonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Antonov's shoulder, as Antonov tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Antonov.
Despite the aggression on Antonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Antonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Antonov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Antonov lands with an overhand left.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Antonov's head back.
Antonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Antonov scores with a shot to the body.
Antonov throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Antonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Antonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Antonov. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Antonov's head back.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antonov lands with a good body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Antonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonov.
A countering left hand to the body from Antonov misses.
Antonov jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Antonov scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Antonov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Antonov. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Antonov scores with a leg kick.
Antonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antonov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Antonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Antonov's head but Antonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antonov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antonov manages to avoid it.
Antonov tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Antonov lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Antonov counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Antonov connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
A lazy left from Antonov finds it's target.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Antonov as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonov connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Antonov - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Antonov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Antonov lands with a shot to the body.
Antonov lands with an overhand left.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Antonov scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Antonov.
Antonov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonov moves away.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Antonov had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kilo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Antonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonov stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson swings for the body but Antonov moves out of range.
Antonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Antonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Antonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antonov throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Antonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonov tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Antonov misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruslan Antonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antonov cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Antonov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Antonov connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Antonov.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson backing away here, and Antonov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Antonov connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Antonov, as that shot connected.
Antonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonov connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Antonov didn't see that one coming.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Antonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Antonov.
Antonov works the jab nicely.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Antonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Antonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Antonov dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonov lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Antonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Antonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Antonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson tries to bum rush Antonov with a series of wild strikes but Antonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonov.
Antonov lands a jab-cross combination.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Antonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Antonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Antonov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Antonov scores with a jab.
Antonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Antonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Antonov connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Antonov, as that shot connected.
Antonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Antonov lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antonov manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Antonov.
Antonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab lands there for Antonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Antonov counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a body punch but Antonov moves out of range.
Jackson throws a body punch but Antonov moves out of range.
Antonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Antonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Antonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Antonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Antonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Antonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Antonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Antonov.
Jackson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Antonov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Antonov!
A very excited looking Ruslan Antonov 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
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kasak Kusuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Jababeka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jababeka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Goyang Dumang. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mustafa Jababeka was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kusuk
vs
Jababeka

180 cm
22
140 lbs
4 - 5 - 2

189 cm
22
135 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kasak Kusuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Jababeka!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jababeka cracks Kusuk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kusuk just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kusuk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kasak Kusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jababeka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kusuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jababeka misses with a wild combination.
Kusuk misses with a head kick.
Jababeka misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Jababeka. Those never looked like landing.
Kusuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jababeka with a hook.
Jababeka defending well as Kusuk loads up on a big left hand.
Jababeka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kusuk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jababeka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jababeka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jababeka misses with a looping left.
Jababeka scores with a one two! Kusuk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jababeka connects with a solid leg kick.
Kusuk checks a low kick from Jababeka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jababeka looks to land a combination but Kusuk avoids it well.
Kusuk throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jababeka counter with a right hand.
Jababeka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Jababeka misses.
Kusuk is looking to chop away at Jababeka's legs.
Jababeka is looking for the big counter here.
Kusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kusuk throws a head kick but Jababeka moves out of range.
Jababeka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kusuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jababeka checks a leg kick nicely.
Jababeka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kusuk misses with a head kick.
Kusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jababeka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kusuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jababeka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jababeka. That's going to slow Kusuk down.
Kusuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kusuk throws a series of punches but Jababeka moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jababeka misses with a wild body shot.
Kusuk walks into a jab.
Kusuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Jababeka.
Kusuk misses with a leg kick.
Jababeka throws a series of punches but Kusuk avoids them all with ease.
Jababeka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jababeka takes a swing at Kusuk's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kusuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kusuk slips a jab from Jababeka.
Jababeka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jababeka throws a body punch but Kusuk moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jababeka. Kusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jababeka.
Kusuk scores with a hook.
Kusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kusuk is looking to score with low kicks.
Kusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Jababeka moves out of range easily.
Jababeka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kusuk with a body shot.
Jababeka ducks under a wild hook from Kusuk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka moves out of range of the body kick from Kusuk.
Jababeka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kusuk.
Kusuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kusuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kusuk throws a lazy body kick
and Jababeka counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jababeka. Kusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jababeka swings for the body but Kusuk moves out of range.
Kusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Jababeka blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk throws a body punch but Jababeka moves out of range.
Jababeka feints a jab promting Kusuk to slip. Jababeka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kusuk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but Jababeka checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jababeka as he connects with a hook.
Jababeka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jababeka misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jababeka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kusuk throws out the jab.
Kusuk scores with a leg kick.
Jababeka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jababeka throws a front kick aimed at Kusuk's knee but Kusuk avoids it well.
Jababeka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kusuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kusuk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jababekas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jababeka missing with a left hand there. Kusuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jababeka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kusuk.
Jababeka avoids a kick to the body.
Jababeka throws a series of punches but Kusuk moves out of range.
Jababeka walks into a jab.
Kusuk cracks the inside of Jababeka's front leg.
A punch combination from Kusuk misses.
Kusuk misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jababeka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kusuk looks to throw the jab but Jababeka is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kusuk.
Kusuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jababeka.
Kusuk misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mustafa Jababeka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jababeka.
Jababeka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Jababeka.
Kusuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jababeka.
Kusuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jababeka lands with a nice body punch.
Jababeka tries to land a front kick but Kusuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mustafa Jababeka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kusuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kusuk throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Kusuk is predictable there
and Jababeka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kusuk thinking.
Jababeka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kusuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jababeka's calf.
A leg kick checked by Kusuk.
Kusuk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kusuk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jababeka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kusuk if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jababeka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jababeka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kusuk's head.
Jababeka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jababeka takes a swing at Kusuk's ribcage but misses.
Jababeka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kusuk rather than just go for the knockout.
Jababeka just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jababeka. Those never looked like landing.
Kusuk tries to land a body kick
and Jababeka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jababeka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but Jababeka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kusuk tried to score with a low kick but Jababeka checks it.
Kusuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jababeka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kusuk.
Jababeka scores with a shot to the body.
Jababeka misses with a series of wild punches.
Jababeka checks a leg kick nicely.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Kusuk misses with a low kick.
Jababeka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kusuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jababeka connects with a right hand. Kusuk shakes it off.
Kusuk misses with a hook. Jababeka ducked under it nicely.
Kusuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kusuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jababeka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jababeka misses with a straight left.
Jababeka looks to land a body kick but Kusuk moved away.
Kusuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jababeka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kusuk misses with a double jab
and Jababeka counters with a right hand to the body.
Kusuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jababeka feints a counter leg kick.
Kusuk lands with a shot to the body.
Jababeka swings for the body but Kusuk moves out of range.
Kusuk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jababeka throws a head kick but Kusuk moves out of range.
Mustafa Jababeka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jababeka avoids the body shot from Kusuk.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kusuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jababeka unleashes a big counter combination but Kusuk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jababeka throws a shot to the body.
Jababeka throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Jababeka.
Jababeka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kusuk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka misses with the combination.
Kusuk slips under a jab.
Kusuk walks into a left hand.
Kusuk misses with a looping left.
Jababeka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kusuk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Jababeka moves out of range easily.
Kusuk takes a swing at Jababeka's ribcage but misses.
Jababeka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jababeka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but Jababeka checks it.
Kusuk swings widly with a right hand
and Jababeka counters with a three punch combo that has Kusuk backing up. Kusuk nods at Jababeka to acknowledge the strikes.
Jababeka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kusuk's head.
Kusuk misses with a straight right.
Jababeka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jababeka checks a leg kick.
Jababeka just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk throws a looping overhand right but Jababeka ducks down to avoid it.
Jababeka tries to bum rush Kusuk with a series of wild strikes but Kusuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Kusuk misses its target.
Jababeka throws a series of punches but Kusuk moves out of range.
Kusuk swings for the body but Jababeka moves out of range.
Jababeka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jababeka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jababeka lands a nice shot that snaps Kusuk's head back.
Kusuk throws a leg kick but Jababeka moved away.
Jababeka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jababeka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kusuk misses with a straight right.
Kusuk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jababeka's head backwards.
Kusuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kusuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Kusuk misses
and Jababeka counters with a two punch combo.
Kusuk digs a good hook to Jababeka's body.
Jababeka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jababeka throws a nice looking combination but Kusuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kusuk tries to land a front kick but Jababeka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kusuk swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kusuk tries to score with a low kick but Jababeka moves his leg out of the way.
Kusuk feints a jab promting Jababeka to slip. Kusuk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jababeka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kusuk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jababeka stalks Kusuk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kusuk's face. Kusuk staggers backwards, shaken.
Kusuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jababeka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jababeka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kusuk connects with a leg kick. Jababeka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick from Kusuk misses.
Jababeka avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Kusuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jababeka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kusuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kusuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kusuk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Kusuk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jababeka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jababeka blocks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jababeka throws a hook but Kusuk blocks it.
Kusuk misses with a leg kick
and Jababeka counters with a leg kick.
Jababeka misses with a hook.
Kusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kusuk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jababeka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kusuk digs a good hook to Jababeka's body.
Jababeka misses with a body shot.
Kusuk throws a jab when Jababeka was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jababeka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kusuk is looking to land body kicks.
Kusuk connects with a jab.
Jababeka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kusuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kusuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jababeka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kusuk throws a low kick, looking for Jababeka's leg but Jababeka calmly moves out of range.
Jababeka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jababeka. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk misses with a right hand
and Jababeka counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kusuk scores with a jab to the head.
Jababeka walks into a left hand.
Jababeka throws a right and a left that Kusuk avoids nicely.
Kusuk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Kusuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kusuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jababeka.
Jababeka tests Kusuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kusuk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Jababeka is rocked!
Kusuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jababeka is still on wobbly legs! Can Kusuk finish him?
Kusuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jababeka checks it well.
Kusuk misses with a head kick.
Mustafa Jababeka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jababeka throws a head kick that misses.
Kusuk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jababeka sprawls and moves away.
Kusuk moves away from the strike by Jababeka.
Kusuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jababeka misses with a wild combination.
Kusuk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jababeka sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Jababeka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Jababeka does no damage.
Jababeka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kusuk misses with a hook.
Jababeka seems to have recovered his senses.
Kusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kusuk throws a big shot that misses.
Kusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jababeka lands with a shot to the body.
Jababeka's corner calls for a 1-2. Jababeka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jababeka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jababeka slips a jab and a cross from Kusuk.
Jababeka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Kusuk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jababeka! But no joy.
Kusuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Jababeka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jababeka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kusuk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jababeka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jababeka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Jababeka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jababeka blocks a head kick by Kusuk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jababeka lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jababeka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kusuk's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Jababeka blocks the leg kick.
Kusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jababeka avoids the head kick by Kusuk.
Kasak Kusuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kusuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kusuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kusuk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kusuk wants to land a leg kick but Jababeka is out of range.
As Kusuk backs off Jababeka throws a huge counter combo but Kusuk manages to avoid it all.
Kusuk needs to keep his hands up - Jababeka had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Kusuk is predictable there
and Jababeka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kusuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mustafa Jababeka.
Well Jababeka 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa Jababeka!
Mustafa Jababeka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sledgehammer. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Thorn
vs
Kennedy

196 cm
21
267 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
225 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennedy tries to avoid it but Thorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennedy to the ground. Kennedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Thorn slips under a jab.
Thorn attempts a counter takedown but Kennedy avoids it well and moves away.
Thorn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Thorn scores with a nice strike.
Thorn lands a nice hook to Kennedy's body. Kennedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thorn jabs at Kennedy's body.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.

Thorn closes the distance and clinches.

Thorn is trying to trip Kennedy. He has hold of a leg but Kennedy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thorn persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Kennedy has wrist control.
Thorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to stand and escape but Thorn is having none of it.
Kennedy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thorn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thorn throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorn is looking to stand up but Kennedy isn't so interested in that idea.
Kennedy tries to stand but Thorn is controlling from the bottom.

Thorn pushes Kennedy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.

Kennedy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thorn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorn throws an elbow that misses. Kennedy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thorn's guard. Nice move by Kennedy!

This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kennedy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kennedy gets to his feet. Thorn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a jab when Thorn was well out of range.
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Thorn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Thorn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kennedy has his feet on Thorn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Kennedy is out of range.
Thorn misses with a double jab.

Thorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Thorn.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorn.
Thorn lands a body shot.
Kennedy looks winded!
Thorn gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Thorn.
Thorn digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.

Kennedy is rocked!
Thorn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kennedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?
Thorn is working Kennedy over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorn lands a left hand.
Thorn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kennedy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Thorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorn slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Thorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Thorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kennedy doesn't seem phased though.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Thorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kennedy to his knees! Thorn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
A victorious Damien Thorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wong Fei Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gratien Coquerelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fei Hung
vs
Coquerelle

189 cm
20
189 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

189 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FJCP Healthy Nutrition

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, Wong Fei Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gratien Coquerelle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coquerelle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fei Hung throws a jab when Coquerelle was well out of range.
Coquerelle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fei Hung misses with a double jab.
Coquerelle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coquerelle looks to land a right hand but Fei Hung moved out of range.
Coquerelle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung swats away the attempt to clinch by Coquerelle.
Fei Hung stuffs the takedown.
As Coquerelle backs away, Fei Hung returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown but Fei Hung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wong Fei Hung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
Fei Hung scores with a jab. Coquerelle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Hung slaps away a takedown attempt from Coquerelle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fei Hung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coquerelle fails with a takedown attempt.
Coquerelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fei Hung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fei Hung scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Hung lands with a cross.
Fei Hung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coquerelle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coquerelle tries to bum rush Fei Hung with a series of wild strikes but Fei Hung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fei Hung lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Coquerelle takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Fei Hung as Coquerelle shoots in.
Fei Hung throwing a counter right hand but Coquerelle manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Fei Hung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Coquerelle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Coquerelle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coquerelle is defended easily by Fei Hung.
Coquerelle looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle misses with a takedown attempt
and Fei Hung counters with a series of strikes. Coquerelle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coquerelle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fei Hung defends well and Coquerelle ends up having to push Fei Hung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fei Hung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coquerelle's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fei Hung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fei Hung fakes the leg kick and cracks Coquerelle in the body.
Coquerelle slips a straight right by Fei Hung.
It looks like Fei Hung has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fei Hung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coquerelle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coquerelle staying out of range there.

Coquerelle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fei Hung sprawls well initially but Coquerelle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fei Hung tries to roll over but Coquerelle keeps him under control.
Fei Hung is looking to control Coquerelle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fei Hung avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Hung is looking for a sweep. Coquerelle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fei Hung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coquerelle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coquerelle wants to control but Fei Hung is keeping him busy.

Coquerelle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fei Hung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coquerelle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coquerelle postures up.
Fei Hung is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coquerelle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fei Hung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coquerelle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coquerelle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fei Hung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coquerelle trying to control but Fei Hung is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coquerelle tries for a takedown but Fei Hung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fei Hung misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Fei Hung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Coquerelle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Hung connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fei Hung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fei Hung as he avoids it easily.
Coquerelle throws a series of punches but Fei Hung avoids them all with ease.
Coquerelle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fei Hung.
Fei Hung feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fei Hung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fei Hung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coquerelle takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung misses with a straight right.
Fei Hung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coquerelle can do to turn this around?
Coquerelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fei Hung misses with a body shot.
Fei Hung scoring well with a low kick there.
Gratien Coquerelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Hung throws a looping overhand right but Coquerelle ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Coquerelle misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coquerelle looks for a takedown but Fei Hung sprawls well.
Fei Hung fails to land with a series of punches.
Coquerelle throws a looping overhand right but Fei Hung ducks down to avoid it.
Coquerelle swings widly with a right hand
and Fei Hung counters with a one-two to the body.
Fei Hung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coquerelle.
Wong Fei Hung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
Coquerelle is breathing heavily.
Fei Hung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fei Hung tries to bum rush Coquerelle with a series of wild strikes but Coquerelle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fei Hung lands with an uppercut that bounces Coquerelle off the cage and back into range.
Fei Hung throws a wild body kick that Coquerelle sees coming a mile off.
Coquerelle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fei Hung defends it well.
Fei Hung just misses with a punch to the body.
Coquerelle darts in looking for a takedown but Fei Hung gets double underhooks and turns Coquerelle into the cage.
Fei Hung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coquerelle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coquerelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fei Hung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coquerelle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coquerelle fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung missing with a left hand there. Coquerelle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fei Hung swinging wildly here.
Coquerelle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fei Hung tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coquerelle is able to avoid easily.
Coquerelle tries to move into range but Fei Hung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coquerelle looks for a takedown but Fei Hung sprawls well.
Coquerelle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coquerelle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fei Hung tries to avoid it but Coquerelle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fei Hung to the ground. Fei Hung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coquerelle throws a hook to the side of Fei Hung's head but Fei Hung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coquerelle on the side of the head.
Fei Hung slaps away a takedown attempt from Coquerelle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wong Fei Hung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fei Hung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coquerelle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung ducks under a wild hook from Coquerelle.
Coquerelle shoots in but Fei Hung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fei Hung connects with a crisp jab.
Coquerelle throws a right hand that misses
and Fei Hung counters with a straight right hand.
Fei Hung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fei Hung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fei Hung throws a body punch but Coquerelle moves out of range.
Coquerelle shoots in but Fei Hung avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung leaves Coquerelle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coquerelle moves away from the strike by Fei Hung.
Coquerelle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coquerelle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fei Hung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coquerelle moves out of range as Fei Hung strikes.
Coquerelle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coquerelle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Hung.
Fei Hung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coquerelle ducks under a wild hook from Fei Hung.
A clash of legs there as Coquerelle blocks the low kick.
Coquerelle darts in looking for a takedown but Fei Hung gets double underhooks and turns Coquerelle into the cage.
Fei Hung lands with a nice combination. Coquerelle backs away looking to recover.
Coquerelle shoots in and drives through. Fei Hung sprawls well.
Fei Hung throws a combination. Coquerelle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Fei Hung dominated that second round.
That's time! Fei Hung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fei Hung misses with a two punch combination.
Fei Hung misses with a body shot.
Coquerelle swinging wildly here.
Fei Hung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fei Hung connects with a jab.
Fei Hung lands a nice shot that snaps Coquerelle's head back.
Fei Hung connects with a solid leg kick.
Fei Hung blocks a jab.
Fei Hung misses with a looping left.
Fei Hung misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coquerelle ducks under a wild hook from Fei Hung.
Jab, jab by Fei Hung - just one landing.
Coquerelle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fei Hung pinned against the cage. Fei Hung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wong Fei Hung is winning the standup battle so far.
Coquerelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fei Hung.
Coquerelle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fei Hung on the side of the head.
Coquerelle dodges the punch combination from Fei Hung.
Coquerelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fei Hung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coquerelle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung connects with a nice looking jab.
Coquerelle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Fei Hung counter with a right hand.
Fei Hung lands with a nice body punch.
Fei Hung scores with a nice head shot.
Fei Hung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fei Hung connects with the punch.
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!
Fei Hung misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coquerelle.
Nice cross by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coquerelle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fei Hung scrambles back to his feet.
Coquerelle looks for a takedown but Fei Hung sprawls well.
Fei Hung throws a good cross that connects.
Fei Hung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coquerelle checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fei Hung. No joy for Coquerelle on that attempt.
Wong Fei Hung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gratien Coquerelle.
Coquerelle checks a low kick from Fei Hung.
Coquerelle shoots in but Fei Hung avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hung with a hook.
Fei Hung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coquerelle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fei Hung loads up on a big right hand but Coquerelle slips the punch.
Fei Hung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coquerelle tries to clinch but Fei Hung is having none of it.
Fei Hung wants to land a leg kick but Coquerelle is out of range.
Fei Hung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wong Fei Hung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fei Hung lands the left hand.
Coquerelle connects with a looping right hand.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fei Hung sprawls well. Fei Hung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coquerelle gets slowly back to his feet.
Fei Hung looks to land a right hand but Coquerelle moved out of range.
Coquerelle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fei Hung's waist but Fei Hung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coquerelle off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coquerelle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fei Hung counters with a nice uppercut.
Fei Hung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coquerelle on the side of the head.
Gratien Coquerelle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coquerelle throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fei Hung to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fei Hung digs a good hook to Coquerelle's body.
Coquerelle misses with a straight right.
Fei Hung slips under a jab.
Fei Hung throws a looping overhand right but Coquerelle ducks down to avoid it.
Fei Hung lands with a good body shot.
Coquerelle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fei Hung as he avoids it easily.
Fei Hung throws a shot to the body.
Fei Hung swinging wildly here.
Fei Hung lands with a good body shot.
Coquerelle swings widly with a right hand
and Fei Hung counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wong Fei Hung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fei Hung, 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 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wong Fei Hung!
An out of breath Wong Fei Hung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julien King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raja Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barat has chosen Goyang Dumang as his entrance music. Raja Barat will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

King
vs
Barat

188 cm
20
184 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

225 cm
20
189 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julien King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raja Barat!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barat moves into range and clinches up with King.
Barat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King tries to circle away but Barat has him pinned against the cage.
King blocks a body shot from Barat.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barat walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King throws a head kick but Barat moves out of range.
Barat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barat tries a low kick but King avoids it.
Barat wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
As Barat tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Barat manages to avoid the attempt.

Barat moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barat.
Barat lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barat is working King over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barat.
Barat lands a shoulder strike.
Barat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barat holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barat lands a body shot.
King has been working on his balance at Madz **21 Elite coaches**, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barat.
Barat lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Barat.
Barat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King is breathing heavily.
Barat lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Barat.
A right hand to the body from Barat.
Barat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Barat lands a shot to the body.
Barat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Barat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Barat.
Barat's coach down at The Iron Works $800 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barat's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
A nice left hand lands by Barat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barat.
Barat lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barat is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barat.

King is rocked!
Barat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Barat lands a nice shot to the body.
Barat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Barat.
Barat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Barat scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barat.
King tries to pull guard but Barat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julien King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Barat.
Still in the clinch, Barat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barat works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Barat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Barat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Barat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Barat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barat trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Barat.
Barat lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Barat struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Barat lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Barat.
Barat scores with a shoulder strike.
Barat lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops King to his knees! Barat keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Barat!
Raja Barat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Bloodlust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodlust is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Pocket Full Of Shells. Andy Rodgers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rodgers
vs
Bloodlust

200 cm
20
143 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

171 cm
28
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Rodgers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Bloodlust!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers catches Bloodlust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloodlust looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Bloodlust takes one on the button.
Bloodlust throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloodlust's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodgers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bloodlust scrambles back to his feet.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bloodlust has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bloodlust misses with a body shot
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodlust has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Rodgers has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Bloodlust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bloodlust pulls Rodgers into guard.
Bloodlust has a closed guard, preventing Rodgers from standing up.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Bloodlust keeps moving.
Rodgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bloodlust has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bloodlust keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.

Rodgers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.

Bloodlust gets the takedown into side control.
Bloodlust tries to move to mount but Rodgers blocks the move with his legs.

Bloodlust is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodgers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bloodlust has an Americana. Rodgers didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bloodlust is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bloodlust hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Darren Bloodlust!
Darren Bloodlust is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Darren Bloodlust thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raja Wijaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gracia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cucurucucu Paloma. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wijaya
vs
Gracia

189 cm
20
189 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

225 cm
29
207 lbs
9 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raja Wijaya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Gracia!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracia throws a low kick but Wijaya moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracia blocks an elbow strike.
Wijaya just leaning against Gracia, taking a breather.
Wijaya prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wijaya after a bit of a struggle.

Wijaya jumps guard and drags Gracia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wijaya's guard.
Gracia postures up.
Wijaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracia trying to control but Wijaya is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wijaya looking for a sweep. Not yet Wijaya, not yet.
Gracia working some strikes from top position.
Wijaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracia on the ground.
Gracia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wijaya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wijaya tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wijaya manages to get back to half guard.
Wijaya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracia wants to control but Wijaya is keeping him busy.

Gracia decides to stand and escape the position.
Wijaya tries to clinch up but Gracia circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracia swats away the attempt to clinch by Wijaya.

Wijaya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracia, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wijaya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raja Wijaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Gracia.
Gracia is looking to take this one to the mat.

Gracia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Wijaya bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wijaya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wijaya clinches up with Gracia and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracia avoiding damage as Wijaya throws knees to the body.
Gracia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wijaya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracia.
Wijaya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wijaya after a bit of a struggle.
Wijaya lands a body punch.
Gracia looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wijaya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wijaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracia is defending well for now.
Wijaya tries a body shot but Gracia blocks it.
Wijaya tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracia avoids the damage to the body.
Gracia wants a takedown.
Gracia tries to score a body lock takedown but Wijaya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wijaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wijaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracia blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracia is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracia wants a takedown but no success here.
Wijaya lands an uppercut.
Wijaya lands with a left to the head.
Wijaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wijaya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wijaya slows down the pace here.
Wijaya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wijaya.
Good body shot from Wijaya.
Wijaya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracia backwards.
Wijaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wijaya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracia.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wijaya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wijaya.
Gracia tries for a takedown but Wijaya manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracia tightens his grip and picks Wijaya up, before dumping him to the ground. Wijaya manages to land in guard.

Wijaya wriggles free and stands up.
Gracia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wijaya gets a clinch.
Wijaya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wijaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wijaya controlling the action here for a moment.
Wijaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wijaya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wijaya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wijaya scores with a shot to the side of Gracia's head.
Wijaya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wijaya works on Gracia's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wijaya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracia's brow.
Gracia takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Wijaya 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.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracia enables Wijaya to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wijaya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wijaya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wijaya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Fokai Academy inform us that Gracia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wijaya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Gracia is rocked!
Wijaya landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracia is still in real trouble! Can Wijaya finish him?
Wijaya gets to his feet and stands over Gracia, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gracia felt that one! Wijaya unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gracia from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Wijaya!
Raja Wijaya retains his light heavyweight title!
Raja Wijaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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FIGHT
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53%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vain Celasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongol Budlung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Frost - La Raza. Budlung has chosen Killing Time - Pennywise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Celasquez
vs
Budlung

188 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
28
227 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

Victory! Sports Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vain Celasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mongol Budlung!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Budlung moves into the clinch successfully.
Budlung misses with a body punch.
Celasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Budlung controls the action.
Budlung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Celasquez's elbow.
Celasquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Celasquez.
Celasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Celasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budlung backwards.
Celasquez avoids a wild elbow strike from Budlung.

Celasquez successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Celasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celasquez has Budlung pulled in close to control his posture.
Celasquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Budlung.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Celasquez is on top in guard.

Celasquez cracks Budlung with a solid left hand.

It looks like Mongol Budlung has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budlung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Budlung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Celasquez defending well though.
Celasquez is looking for a sweep. Budlung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Celasquez controlling the position for now.
Budlung tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Celasquez.
Celasquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Celasquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Budlung told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Celasquez in particular looking to stall.
Celasquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Budlung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Celasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Budlung is refusing to be controlled, as Celasquez sits in half guard.
Celasquez winds up and cracks Budlung with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Budlung trying to control but Celasquez postures up.
Celasquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Budlung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budlung regains full guard. Nicely done.
Budlung is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Celasquez is controlling him.
Celasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Celasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Budlung wants to get back to his feet but Celasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Celasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Celasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Budlung works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Celasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Celasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Celasquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Celasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Budlung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Budlung is trying to keep Celasquez in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Budlung moves into the clinch.
Celasquez blocking some punches.
Celasquez blocks an elbow strike from Budlung.
Budlung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Celasquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Celasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Celasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

The cut above Mongol Budlung's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vain Celasquez!
Vain Celasquez retains his heavyweight title!
Vain Celasquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.