PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Graeme Faellen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Quall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beach Blast. James Quall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Graeme Faellen's chin.

Faellen
vs
Quall

186 cm
21
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
196 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graeme Faellen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Quall!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faellen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Faellen.
Quall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quall works Faellen's body with a nice hook.
Faellen moves forwards but Quall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Quall.
Faellen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faellen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Faellen tries a head kick but it misses.
Quall clobbers Faellen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Faellen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quall slips under a jab from Faellen.
Quall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Faellen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faellen misses with a series of wild punches.
Quall jabs at Faellen's body.
Quall looks to land a combination. Faellen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Graeme Faellen has been cut.
Quall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Faellen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faellen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Faellen looks to score with a jab to the body but Quall is just out of range.
Faellen moves out of range of the strikes.
Faellen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Faellen scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faellen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quall circles away quickly and effectively.
Quall missing with a left hand there. Faellen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Quall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faellen.
Quall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quall is looking to score with low kicks.

Quall rushes Faellen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quall presses Faellen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faellen is trying to break the clinch but Quall is controlling him.
Faellen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faellen's efforts to push away.
Quall tries a body shot but Faellen blocks it.
Quall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faellen or not.
Quall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quall lands a left hand.
Quall works on Faellen's body with a couple of short punches.
Quall digs a right hand underneath Faellen's ribcage. Faellen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quall lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quall.
Faellen is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Quall.
Quall lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faellen tries to circle away but Quall has him pinned against the cage.
Faellen is trying to push Quall away but Quall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quall lands a body 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!
Quall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quall lands a body punch.
Quall lands a nice uppercut.
Quall is working Faellen over against the cage.
Quall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faellen or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Quall.
A hook to the body from Quall.
Quall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faellen.
A short left from Quall.
Faellen takes a shot to the head.
Quall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Faellen is rocked!
Quall digs a right hand into Faellen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faellen's gas tank.
Oh Faellen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quall lands a knee to the body.
Faellen seems to have got his legs back now.
Faellen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Quall - that landed with a thud.
Quall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quall works on Faellen's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faellen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quall pressing his opponent against the cage.
Quall works on Faellen's body with a couple of short punches.
Quall works on Faellen's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quall.
Quall cracks Faellen with a nice body shot.
Faellen avoiding damage as Quall throws knees to the body.
Quall lands an elbow inside that Faellen shrugs off.
Faellen working hard to break the clinch.
Quall digs a right hand underneath Faellen's ribcage. Faellen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Quall.
Quall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Quall - that landed with a thud.
Quall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faellen.
Quall digs a right hand into Faellen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faellen's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Quall lands a nice shot to the body.
Quall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quall lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quall taking a breather.
Quall pushes Faellen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quall.
A short body shot lands from Quall as the two fighters clinch.
Faellen is looking to break free of the clinch but Quall has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Quall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quall.
Quall keeps control of Faellen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quall scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Quall.
Quall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faellen or not.
Quall pushes Faellen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faellen or not.
Quall slows down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faellen is trying to push Quall away but Quall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Quall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Quall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Faellen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice jab there from Quall.
Faellen lands a nice looking body kick.
Quall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faellen on the side of the head.
Quall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quall lands with an overhand left.
Quall throws a right and a left that Faellen avoids nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quall is leaning against Faellen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quall.
Faellen takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Faellen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faellen is trying to break the clinch but Quall is controlling him.
Quall slowing the pace effectively.
Faellen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faellen tries to circle away but Quall has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Quall.
Quall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faellen backwards.
Quall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faellen or not.
Quall taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quall is leaning against Faellen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Quall digs a right hand underneath Faellen's ribcage. Faellen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quall.
Faellen can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Quall.
Quall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quall lands with a right to the head.
Quall scores with a shot to the side of Faellen's head.
Quall lands a body punch.
Quall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Quall.
Quall throws an elbow that misses.
Quall just leaning against Faellen, taking a breather.
Quall is leaning against Faellen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quall just leaning against Faellen, taking a breather.
Quall scores with a shot to the side of Faellen's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Quall as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quall lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Quall as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Quall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faellen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quall is working Faellen over against the cage.
Quall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faellen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quall digs a right hand into Faellen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faellen's gas tank.
Faellen letting Quall take a breather here.
James Quall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Quall.
A shot in the inside from Quall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Quall.
Quall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quall lands a nice uppercut.
Faellen trying to land knees to the body.
Quall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quall slows down the pace here.
Quall lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Quall.
Quall managing to block the knees to the body from Faellen.
A short body shot lands from Quall as the two fighters clinch.
Faellen is trying to break the clinch but Quall is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quall digs a right hand underneath Faellen's ribcage. Faellen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quall pushes Faellen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quall.
Quall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quall lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Quall.
Quall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quall.
Quall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Quall lands with a left to the head.
Faellen being controlled against the cage.
Quall lands with a light punch inside.
Faellen tries to break free but Quall pushes him back against the cage.
Quall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quall lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faellen has had enough of the clinch but Quall keeps him there for the moment.
Quall digs a right hand underneath Faellen's ribcage. Faellen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faellen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Quall.
Quall lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Quall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Graeme Faellen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Quall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faellen backs up against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Faellen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Faellen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faellen is looking to score with low kicks.
Quall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faellen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quall.
Faellen throws a hook but Quall blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Faellen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Faellen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faellen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Faellen takes one on the button.
Quall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Faellen's head backwards.
A punch combination from Quall misses.
Faellen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faellen tries to bum rush Quall with a series of wild strikes but Quall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faellen throws a sloppy head kick
and Quall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quall connects with a jab.
Quall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quall throws a series of punches but Faellen moves out of range.
Quall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faellen misses with a body kick.
Faellen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Faellen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Quall lands with a right hand.
Quall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Quall.
Quall scores with a jab to the body.
Quall is looking to clinch.
Quall throws a body kick that misses.
Faellen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Faellen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Faellen misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Quall.
Graeme Faellen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faellen throws a poor cross that misses
and Quall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faellen takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quall tries to bum rush Faellen with a series of wild strikes but Faellen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quall lands with a right hand.
Quall's corner calls for a 1-2. Quall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James Quall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Faellen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quall connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Quall has closed the distance and engaged Faellen in a clinch.
Faellen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Quall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faellen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quall digs a right hand underneath Faellen's ribcage. Faellen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Faellen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quall pushes Faellen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quall lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Quall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faellen.
Quall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faellen backwards.
Quall works on Faellen's body with a couple of short punches.
Quall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faellen or not.
Quall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faellen backwards.
Quall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faellen backwards.
A body shot lands from Quall.
Quall scores with a shoulder strike.
Quall lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Faellen to his knees! Quall keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quall!