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SFC 44 - Berserk PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Choake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzzo Abiatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jermaine Choake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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170 cm
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174 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Choake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzzo Abiatty!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abiatty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Choake blocks a head kick by Abiatty.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abiatty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abiatty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Choake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abiatty wants to get back to his feet but Choake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abiatty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Choake stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abiatty staying out of range there.
Abiatty tries to clinch there but Choake circles away.
Choake scores a takedown into full mount!
Abiatty is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choake controlling the position easily from mount.
Choake sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Choake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Choake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Choake swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jermaine Choake!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liha Piirakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Rodey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Frisky. Liha Piirakka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liha Piirakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Rodey!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piirakka tries to keep at a distance but Rodey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodey breaks from the clinch.
Rodey moves in looking to clinch but Piirakka pushes him off.
Rodey tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodey misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Piirakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piirakka blocks a head kick by Rodey.
Piirakka swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodey.
Piirakka connects with a nice looking jab.
Piirakka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Piirakka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodey throws a low kick but Piirakka avoids it.
Rodey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piirakka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piirakka.
A jab from Piirakka misses.
Rodey misses with the combination.
Piirakka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodey.
Decent striking displayed by Piirakka there.
Piirakka thows a leg kick but Rodey checks it
and Rodey counters with a single leg into guard. Piirakka didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piirakka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodey trying to control the position from guard on top but Piirakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piirakka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodey is aware though and is defending well.
Rodey throws and elbow that misses. Piirakka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodey's guard. Nice move by Piirakka!
Piirakka trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodey working for a triangle but Piirakka defends it easily.
Rodey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Piirakka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodey has his foot on Piirakka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piirakka works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Piirakka is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rodey looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piirakka drops back looking for a leg! Rodey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodey manages to kick Piirakka off! Piirakka jumps back into Rodey's guard.
Rodey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Piirakka trying to control but Rodey is working from the bottom.
Piirakka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piirakka wants to control from the top but Rodey keeps moving.
Piirakka stops Rodey from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piirakka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Piirakka connects with a looping right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Piirakka.
Rodey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodey drops his hands momentarily and Piirakka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Piirakka lands a slapping body shot.
Piirakka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodey.
Rodey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab from Piirakka.
Piirakka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodey backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Piirakka. Beautiful body shot.
Rodey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Piirakka.
Rodey tries for a takedown but Piirakka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Piirakka lands a jab-cross combination.
Piirakka misses with a low kick.
Rodey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liha Piirakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piirakka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piirakka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Piirakka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piirakka's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Piirakka duly obliges.
Piirakka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Piirakka finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodey's head.
Piirakka ducks under a wild hook from Rodey.
Piirakka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodey drops his hands momentarily and Piirakka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Piirakka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Piirakka thuds his right hand into Rodey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Piirakka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piirakka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Piirakka's guard.
Rodey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodey passes Piirakka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piirakka actively working from the bottom here.
Piirakka works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liha Piirakka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Rodey.
Piirakka punishes Rodey's body with a nice straight punch.
Liha Piirakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piirakka scores with a one two! Rodey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Piirakka lands with a straight right. Rodey didn't see that one coming.
Rodey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Piirakka's guard.
Piirakka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Piirakka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodey has managed to get both his arms back between Piirakka's legs - danger averted.
Rodey with a nice head shot there.
Piirakka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Piirakka trying to keep a closed guard but Rodey is proving a slippery customer.
Piirakka wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piirakka is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piirakka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piirakka is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Rodey frees his head nicely. Oh but Piirakka has switched to an armbar! Rodey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Liha Piirakka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sokku Namazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Namazu has chosen Openning Naruto - Hero comeback as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sokku Namazu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sokku Namazu!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Nuclear.
Nuclear blocks a head kick by Namazu.
Nuclear thows a body shot but no joy.
Namazu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namazu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Namazu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Nuclear. No joy for Namazu on that attempt.
Nuclear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuclear jabs at Namazu's body.
Nuclear 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.
Nuclear uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Namazu has time to react.
Namazu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Namazu lands in his opponent's guard.
Nuclear lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Namazu!
Nuclear wants to control the pace but Namazu is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear wants to control the action but instead Namazu gets a body lock and reverses into Nuclear's guard! Nice work!
Namazu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nuclear is proving hard to escape from.
Nuclear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Namazu won't allow Nuclear to get back to his feet.
Nuclear controlling Namazu's posture.
Namazu wants to stand but Nuclear is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nuclear wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nuclear manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Namazu is trying to escape the mount.
Nuclear can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Namazu is looking to escape.
Nuclear is really struggling to control Namazu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear wants to control but Namazu has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Nuclear.
Namazu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuclear works Namazu's body with a nice hook.
Nuclear misses with a double jab
and Namazu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear pulls Namazu in close to his closed guard and prevents Namazu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nuclear is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Namazu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuclear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuclear is adopting a defensive guard.
Namazu won't allow Nuclear to sweep him here.
Namazu controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Nuclear will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nuclear scores with a one two! Namazu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nuclear is looking to wear down Namazu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nuclear scores with a shot to the body.
Nuclear lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nuclear.
Nuclear ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nuclear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Namazu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nuclear as he jumps to the side.
Nuclear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Namazu circles away quickly and effectively.
Nuclear misses with a double jab.
Nuclear connects with a body shot.
Nuclear throws a combination that misses
and Namazu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Namazu is keen to just control but Nuclear is a slippery customer.
Nuclear makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nuclear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear is pulling down on Namazu's head to control his posture.
Namazu postures up.
Nuclear wants to get back to his feet but Namazu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nuclear has his hands on Namazu's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namazu trying to control but Nuclear is working from the bottom.
Namazu stops Nuclear from standing up.
Nuclear is trying to control the position but Namazu postures up.
Namazu wants to stand but Nuclear has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Nuclear scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nuclear keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
David Nuclear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Nuclear does no damage.
Nuclear misses with a few strikes there.
Namazu shoots in and drives through. Nuclear sprawls well.
David Nuclear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sokku Namazu.
Namazu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Namazu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Namazu is breathing heavily.
Nuclear scores with a nice head shot.
Namazu shoots in looking for a takedown. Nuclear tries to sprawl out of it but Namazu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nuclear manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nuclear connects with a crisp jab.
Nuclear throws a combination that misses
and Namazu counters with a head kick.
Nuclear lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuclear avoids the head kick by Namazu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nuclear takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
David Nuclear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namazu misses with a takedown attempt - Nuclear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Namazu misses with an uppercut.
Namazu slips a jab and a cross from Nuclear.
Namazu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Namazu fails with the takedown.
Namazu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nuclear lands with a nice body punch.
Nuclear lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Namazu backs up against the cage.
Namazu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
David Nuclear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nuclear lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namazu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear clobbers Namazu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nuclear throws a combination. Namazu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheers as Nuclear lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namazu doesn't seem phased though.
Namazu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nuclear throws a combination that misses
and Namazu counters with a big head kick but Nuclear shrugs it off.
Nuclear punishes Namazu's body with a nice straight punch.
Nuclear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuclear moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Namazu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nuclear scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Namazu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Nuclear scores with a four punch combination!
Nuclear lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Nuclear dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Namazu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuclear scores with a three punch combo!
Nuclear throws a right hand that Namazu ducks under and follows up with a left that Namazu also avoids with ease.
Namazu fails with the takedown.
Nuclear cracks Namazu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Namazu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nuclear is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nuclear clobbers Namazu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nuclear with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nuclear!
Nuclear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Nuclear connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Namazu! He's out on his feet! Nuclear rushes in and drops Namazu with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Nuclear!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CJ Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, CJ Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Becker misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Becker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yuudai as he avoids it easily.
Yuudai misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuudai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Becker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuudai works his way into full mount!
Becker working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Becker is working hard here to advance position.
Yuudai unloading with bombs!
Yuudai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becker working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yuudai cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker tries to reverse the position but Yuudai maintains control.
Becker is trying to stand up.
Yuudai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Becker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yuudai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Becker hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Becker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Becker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Becker looking for submissions off his back.
Becker is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yuudai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yuudai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Becker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yuudai pulls his head out easily.
Becker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yuudai is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker is looking to escape.
Yuudai works his way into side control.
Yuudai scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yuudai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Becker is looking for a sweep.
Yuudai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Becker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Becker pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Becker manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai trying to mount his opponent but Becker defends it.
Becker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuudai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yuudai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Becker defends it well.
Becker wants to improve his position but Yuudai is controlling well.
Yuudai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Becker!
Becker is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Becker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Becker tries to buck Yuudai off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Yuudai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Becker working to try and regain half guard.
Becker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Becker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Becker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuudai is aware though and is defending well.
Yuudai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Becker looking for a guillotine here but Yuudai defends easily.
Yuudai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Becker's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker is in trouble now - Yuudai has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Becker tries for a takedown but Yuudai circles away easily
and Yuudai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Becker's guard.
Yuudai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Becker's guard.
Takeshi Yuudai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Becker trying to control here.
Yuudai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Becker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Becker taking shots to the head.
Yuudai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Becker tries to lock up and control but Yuudai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yuudai connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yuudai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Becker working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai lands a nice shot to the head.
Becker is trying to escape the mount.
Yuudai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Becker's face.
Becker is working to get back to half guard.
Yuudai working Becker over with strikes here.
Becker tries to reverse the position but Yuudai maintains control.
Yuudai raining down shots from the mount!
Yuudai looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yuudai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Becker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yuudai prevents Becker from getting the reversal.
Becker regains half guard.
Becker looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Becker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yuudai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yuudai with shots to the head and body - Becker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Becker tries to hold on but Yuudai postures up.
Yuudai is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Becker tries to reverse the position but Yuudai maintains control.
Becker wants to control but Yuudai is having none of it.
Yuudai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Becker's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yuudai cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Becker working to try and regain half guard.
Yuudai lands a big shot there that rocks Becker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yuudai lands a nice shot to the head.
Becker working to try and regain half guard.
Becker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yuudai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yuudai lands a big elbow.
Becker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Becker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Becker is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Yuudai. What's that going to do exactly?
Yuudai postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Becker looks a forlorn figure.
Becker is trying desperately to improve position.
Yuudai working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Becker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Becker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Yuudai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Becker tries to get to full guard but Yuudai has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuudai passes to side control.
Becker taking a bit of punishment here - Yuudai scoring with strikes.
Yuudai grinds an elbow into Becker's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Becker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Yuudai finds it's way through Becker's defenses.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and Yuudai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yuudai.
Becker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yuudai defends well.
Yuudai is working Becker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Becker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yuudai connects with a couple of short punches.
Yuudai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Becker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Becker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yuudai passes into side control.
Yuudai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Becker to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becker can't do much from the bottom here.
Yuudai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Becker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yuudai landing a few strikes.
Yuudai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Becker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yuudai lands a few punches from side control.
Becker is looking for a sweep.
Yuudai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Becker, who protects the arm well.
Becker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker struggling a bit here.
Yuudai misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yuudai working away.
Yuudai cracks Becker with a big elbow.
Becker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yuudai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Becker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yuudai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Becker won't be happy with that.
Yuudai misses with the ground and pound.
Yuudai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Becker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yuudai's best efforts.
Becker is looking to improve his position.
Becker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Becker actively working from the bottom here.
Yuudai passes to side control.
Becker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yuudai off and has taken his back!
Yuudai breaks Becker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yuudai tries to free his leg and advance position but Becker is retaining full guard.
Becker is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
Yuudai pushing down on Becker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Becker looking for submissions off his back.
Yuudai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker actively working from the bottom here.
Yuudai works his way into side control.
Becker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yuudai manages to get to full guard.
Yuudai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Becker manages to get himself to full guard.
Becker is looking for a triangle but Yuudai pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CJ Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuudai connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Yuudai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yuudai 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Yuudai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Caschera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caschera comes to the cage accompanied by Crimson King by Demons & Wizards limited edition. Carter has chosen Boogie Wonderland as his entrance music. 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?
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250 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Caschera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Carter!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Caschera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carter has his foot on Caschera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caschera works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caschera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caschera has managed to get both his arms back between Carter's legs - danger averted.
Caschera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caschera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caschera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Caschera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caschera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caschera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caschera trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Caschera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caschera drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Caschera off! Caschera jumps back into Carter's guard.
Caschera trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caschera is really struggling to control Carter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Caschera with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caschera is defended easily by Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caschera fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Caschera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caschera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looks for the body kick but Caschera saw that one coming.
Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from Caschera. Caschera gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter throws a right hand that Caschera ducks under and follows up with a left that Caschera also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Caschera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caschera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caschera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caschera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Caschera dominated that round.
That's time! Caschera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Caschera has a takedown stuffed.
Carter throws a right hand that Caschera ducks under and follows up with a left that Caschera also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Caschera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Caschera or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter which made him look bad.
Caschera shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Caschera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caschera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Caschera shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Caschera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter throws a series of punches but Caschera avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Caschera blocks a head kick by Carter.
Samuel Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caschera shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Caschera avoids the head kick by Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caschera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caschera showed some decent athleticism there.
Carter actively working from the bottom here.
Caschera is looking for a kimura here.
Caschera is trying to control the action in half guard but Carter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caschera 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Caschera dominated that second round.
That's time! Caschera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Caschera dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caschera dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Caschera's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caschera dives in and grabs Carter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes down on Caschera's head and hops out.
Caschera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
No luck for Caschera with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Caschera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caschera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Max Caschera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caschera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caschera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caschera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Max Caschera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caschera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Caschera misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caschera fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caschera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Caschera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnum Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sima Hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magnum Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sima Hui!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hui slips a jab from Gunn.
Hui ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Hui tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunn swivels and escapes.
Gunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gunn misses the jab.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Hui fails to land the takedown.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hui.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hui staying out of range there.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Sima Hui has been cut.
Hui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Hui should have avoided that one.
Hui has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hui there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hui dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Gunn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hui slips under a jab.
Hui closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hui 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.
Hui is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunn is just riding it out for now. Hui eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hui looks gassed!
Hui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunn defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hui is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hui to get the leverage.
Gunn is controlling Hui's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hui stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
Gunn trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hui is one step ahead there.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunn decides to stand up.
Hui takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hui momentarily.
Hui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Hui moves out of range.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hui.
Gunn scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Hui's head back.
Gunn cracks Hui with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Sima Hui's cut even more.
Gunn misses with a hook. Hui ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnum Gunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sima Hui's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunn scores with a punch to the head.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Gunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hui momentarily.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Hui gets a takedown into half guard.
Gunn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gunn tries to get out of the position.
Gunn moves into full guard.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck.
Hui is breathing heavily.
Gunn trying to control the position here.
Hui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn has control of Hui's left arm, preventing Hui from doing any damage.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gunn controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Magnum Gunn just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
Hui with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Magnum Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Hui throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Hui has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Hui's head.
Hui walks into a left hand.
Magnum Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Gunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Hui off the cage and back into rage.
Gunn lands a two punch combo.
Hui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Hui moved out of range nicely.
Magnum Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn throws a right hand that Hui ducks under and follows up with a left that Hui also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Gunn swings for the body but Hui moves out of range.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Hui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hui.
Nice cross by Gunn.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Hui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Gunn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hui drops his hands momentarily and Gunn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Gunn.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The cut above Sima Hui's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hui can do to turn this around?
Gunn stuns Hui with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunn works Hui's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnum Gunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sima Hui's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Hui moved out of range.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Hui's head but Hui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gunn lands a nice hook to Hui's body. Hui takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunn with a nice cross.
Gunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunn connects with a looping right hand.
Gunn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hui's head backwards.
Hui is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hui is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Sima Hui's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gunn throws a good cross that connects.
Hui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunn throws a shot to the body.
Hui seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hui momentarily.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sima Hui's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magnum Gunn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunne has chosen Cunninlynguists - Tear tracks as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Dunne!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunne throws a leg kick which misses Fisher's front leg but catches the back leg as Fisher tries to avoid it.
Fisher throws a head kick but Dunne moves out of range.
Dunne scores with a jab.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunne throws out a powerful jab.
Dunne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunne scores with a kick to the body.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Dunne digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Fisher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dunne thuds a left hand into Fisher's body.
Dunne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dunne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dunne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fisher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunne.
Donk. Dunne catches Fisher right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dunne lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Dunne.
Dunne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fisher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dunne scores with a decent looking hook.
Fisher is rocked!
Dunne throws an overhand right that drops Fisher like a sack of potatoes! Dunne dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Dunne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barb Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Python (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.
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300 lbs
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305 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Barb Dwyer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monty Python!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python with a jab.
Dwyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Python fails to land with a series of punches.
Python misses with a straight right.
Python throws a series of punches but Dwyer moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Python.
Dwyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Python sizes up Dwyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Python takes a swing at Dwyer's ribcage but misses.
Dwyer throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range.
Python fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dwyer manages to avoid it.
Monty Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python throws a hook to the side of Dwyer's head but Dwyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Python punishes Dwyer's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Dwyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Python misses with a combination
enabling Dwyer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dwyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Python throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dwyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Python looks gassed!
Python misses with a straight right.
Python misses with a jab to the body
and Dwyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dwyer swinging wildly here.
Python takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Monty Python has been cut.
Dwyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Python dodges the punch combination from Dwyer.
Python swings away with a body shot that misses
and Python is countered with a crisp right hand from Dwyer that sends him to the canvas! Dwyer follows him to the mat into side control.
Dwyer has an Americana. Python didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dwyer is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dwyer hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Barb Dwyer!
Barb Dwyer retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drew Pratt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Les Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud's corner calls for a 1-2. Stroud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pratt.
A jab from Stroud misses.
Pratt throws a looping overhand right but Stroud ducks down to avoid it.
Pratt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroud swivels and escapes.
Stroud throws a right and a left that Pratt avoids nicely.
Pratt staying out of range there.
Pratt misses with a hook. Stroud ducked under it nicely.
Pratt slips a jab and a cross from Stroud.
Pratt throws a hook to the side of Stroud's head but Stroud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stroud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stroud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stroud misses with a body shot.
Stroud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stroud punishes Pratt's body with a nice straight punch.
Pratt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stroud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pratt.
A swing and a miss from Pratt.
Stroud doesn't manage to clinch there - Pratt circles away.
Pratt ducks under a wild hook from Stroud.
Pratt misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Stroud.
Pratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stroud.
Les Stroud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stroud looks to land a right hand but Pratt moved out of range.
Stroud moves out of range of the strikes.
Pratt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stroud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stroud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pratt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stroud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pratt manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Stroud both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Drew Pratt has been cut.
Stroud with a hook.
Stroud misses with a straight left.
Pratt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Pratt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stroud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stroud gets caught flat footed, as Pratt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stroud lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pratt!
Stroud prevents Pratt from getting the reversal.
Stroud wants to stand but Pratt is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Stroud gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud misses with a series of wild punches.
Stroud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Pratt misses its intended target.
Pratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroud.
Stroud throws a combination that misses
and Pratt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Pratt from controlling successfully.
Stroud is looking to sweep but instead, Pratt has passed into half guard.
Stroud works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stroud wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratt drops back looking for a leg! Stroud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stroud manages to kick Pratt off! Pratt jumps back into Stroud's guard.
Stroud keeping moving, preventing Pratt from controlling successfully.
Pratt is really struggling to control Stroud but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pratt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pratt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroud wants to sweep but no luck.
Pratt trying to control but Stroud is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stroud throws a combination that misses
and Pratt counters with a straight right hand.
Stroud misses with a body shot.
Stroud lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Stroud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drew Pratt's cut.
That's time! Pratt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stroud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stroud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pratt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pratt.
Pratt drops back looking for a leg! Stroud is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stroud manages to kick Pratt off! Pratt jumps back into Stroud's guard.
Pratt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stroud looking for a guillotine here but Pratt defends easily.
Pratt preventing the sweep.
Pratt pushing down on Stroud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pratt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stroud is just riding it out for now. Pratt eventually gives up the hold.
Pratt stops Stroud from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt is looking for a kimura here.
Stroud tries to roll over but Pratt keeps him under control.
Stroud looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stroud is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pratt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stroud!
Pratt goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stroud is on top in guard.
Stroud postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pratt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stroud, into his guard.
Pratt stands and throws Stroud's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pratt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stroud is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stroud has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stroud taking a bit of punishment here - Pratt scoring with strikes.
Stroud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pratt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stroud is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pratt's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Pratt! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Stroud has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drew Pratt!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Overdrive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jutta Urpilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!This should be fireworks!
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19
160 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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21
160 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Overdrive!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jutta Urpilainen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdrive cracks Urpilainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Urpilainen has Overdrive up against the cage in a clinch.
Urpilainen is trying to trip Overdrive. He has hold of a leg but Overdrive is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Urpilainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Urpilainen won't allow Overdrive to sweep him here.
Overdrive throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Overdrive is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overdrive not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Urpilainen trying to control but Overdrive is working from the bottom.
Overdrive wants to get back to his feet but Urpilainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Urpilainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Overdrive is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urpilainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Overdrive wants to control but Urpilainen is having none of it.
Overdrive keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urpilainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Overdrive is looking to improve his position but Urpilainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Urpilainen is landing with some decent strikes but Overdrive is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Urpilainen landing strikes from the mount and Overdrive is in trouble!
Urpilainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Urpilainen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Overdrive can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Overdrive throwing hammer fists to the chest of Urpilainen. What's that going to do exactly?
Urpilainen landing strikes from the mount.
Overdrive is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen is landing with some decent strikes but Overdrive is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Overdrive working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Urpilainen.
Overdrive tries to reverse the position but Urpilainen maintains control.
Urpilainen controlling his opponent.
Urpilainen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Urpilainen cracks Overdrive with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Urpilainen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Overdrive is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Overdrive and Urpilainen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Overdrive regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive wants to control but Urpilainen is keeping busy.
Urpilainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Overdrive trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overdrive is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Urpilainen jumps into side control!
Urpilainen trying to control the action but Overdrive is working from the bottom.
Urpilainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Urpilainen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Urpilainen throws an elbow but Overdrive slips to the side and avoids it well.
Overdrive is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Urpilainen landing a few strikes.
Urpilainen tries for a kimura but Overdrive is defending well.
Overdrive throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Urpilainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Urpilainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Overdrive wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Urpilainen cracks Overdrive with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Overdrive is trying to improve his position.
Urpilainen working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jutta Urpilainen dominated that round.
That's time! Overdrive's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Urpilainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Overdrive.
Overdrive catches Urpilainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Overdrive misses with a two punch combination.
Urpilainen gets a clinch.
Urpilainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overdrive fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Urpilainen tries to clinch up but Overdrive circles away and keeps his distance.
Overdrive keeps the fight on the outside.
Overdrive looks to land a right hand but Urpilainen moved out of range.
Overdrive pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overdrive cracks Urpilainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Overdrive circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urpilainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Overdrive wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Overdrive is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Urpilainen trying to control the action but Overdrive is working from the bottom.
Overdrive gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdrive pushes Urpilainen off but Urpilainen dives into side control.
Urpilainen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Overdrive sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Overdrive tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Urpilainen staying calm.
Overdrive tries to buck Urpilainen off but Urpilainen is having none of it.
Urpilainen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jutta Urpilainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Urpilainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Overdrive regains half guard.
Overdrive wants to control but Urpilainen is keeping busy.
Urpilainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Urpilainen works his way into full mount!
Urpilainen goes for an armbar but Overdrive turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Overdrive.
Urpilainen has a closed guard, preventing Overdrive from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urpilainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Overdrive has managed to get both his arms back between Urpilainen's legs - danger averted.
Urpilainen trying to keep a closed guard but Overdrive is proving a slippery customer.
Overdrive throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Urpilainen is trying to keep Overdrive in close.
Overdrive wanted to stand there but Urpilainen had control of the position.
Overdrive has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Urpilainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Overdrive defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Urpilainen looking to control.
Urpilainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Overdrive stopping the sweep attempt from Urpilainen.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Urpilainen shoots in for a double leg but Overdrive sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Urpilainen is breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Overdrive.
Danga de danga de dang - Overdrive scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Urpilainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Overdrive.
Maximus Overdrive is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Urpilainen blocks a jab.
Urpilainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overdrive manages to avoid it.
Urpilainen has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Overdrive will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Urpilainen instigates a clinch.
Overdrive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overdrive waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urpilainen.
Urpilainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Overdrive gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Urpilainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Urpilainen wants to control from the top but Overdrive keeps moving.
Urpilainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Urpilainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overdrive manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Overdrive connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urpilainen. Urpilainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urpilainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Overdrive lands an overhand right.
Overdrive is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Urpilainen drops his hands momentarily and Overdrive takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Overdrive misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdrive's corner calls for a 1-2. Overdrive obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Overdrive throws the left hand but Urpilainen avoids the punch easily.
Maximus Overdrive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Overdrive misses.
Urpilainen takes one to the chin there.
Overdrive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Overdrive misses its intended target.
Overdrive keeps the fight on the outside.
Urpilainen moves out of range as Overdrive strikes.
Jutta Urpilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overdrive is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Overdrive cracks Urpilainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urpilainen dodges the punch combination from Overdrive.
Urpilainen moves in looking to clinch but Overdrive pushes him off.
Overdrive misses with an uppercut. Urpilainen saw that one coming.
Urpilainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Urpilainen is taking a breather. Overdrive says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Overdrive makes his way to full guard, as Urpilainen worked for a kimura.
Urpilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urpilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Overdrive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive wants to stand up but Urpilainen is controlling him.
Urpilainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Overdrive is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Urpilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urpilainen forces his way into half guard.
Urpilainen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Overdrive!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive is in all sorts of trouble here.
Urpilainen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Urpilainen tries to control but Overdrive wriggling away.
Urpilainen prevents Overdrive from getting the reversal.
Urpilainen controlling his opponent.
Urpilainen prevents Overdrive from getting the reversal.
Urpilainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Overdrive's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Urpilainen landing punches.
Urpilainen dominating with strikes here.
Overdrive is wriggling around trying to escape.
Overdrive is working hard here to advance position.
Urpilainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Overdrive is looking to escape.
Overdrive tries to hold on but Urpilainen postures up.
Overdrive taking shots to the head.
Overdrive is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Urpilainen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Overdrive?
Urpilainen controlling his opponent.
Urpilainen is working for a guillotine from mount but Overdrive frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jutta Urpilainen really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Overdrive stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overdrive wants it to stay on the feet.
Overdrive circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urpilainen misses with a wild combination.
Urpilainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urpilainen rushes Overdrive and presses him up against the cage.
Overdrive scores with a hook to the body.
Overdrive wants to get back to striking at distance but Urpilainen won't allow it.
Overdrive tries to circle away but Urpilainen has him pinned against the cage.
Urpilainen is working for takedown but Overdrive is calmly controlling the position for now.
Overdrive is trying to break the clinch but Urpilainen is controlling him.
Overdrive wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urpilainen has him pressed against the cage.
Overdrive tries to circle away but Urpilainen has him pinned against the cage.
Overdrive tries to break the clinch but Urpilainen is controlling the position.
Overdrive breaks from the clinch.
Urpilainen is looking to chop away at Overdrive's legs.
Overdrive misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urpilainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urpilainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Overdrive to the mat! Overdrive manages to get full guard.
Urpilainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urpilainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Overdrive wants to sweep but no luck.
Urpilainen won't allow Overdrive to get back to his feet.
Urpilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Overdrive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urpilainen won't allow Overdrive to sweep him here.
Urpilainen stands and throws Overdrive's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Urpilainen is looking to take a break and control but Overdrive is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urpilainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overdrive, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Overdrive tries to escape but Urpilainen is in control.
Urpilainen is looking to take a break and control but Overdrive is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Overdrive is looking to reverse the position.
Urpilainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Overdrive is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Urpilainen seems to be working for a kimura but Overdrive defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive wants to improve his position but Urpilainen is controlling well.
Urpilainen working the head and body with strikes.
Urpilainen prevents Overdrive from standing back up.
Urpilainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Urpilainen prevents Overdrive from improving his position.
Urpilainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Overdrive misses.
Urpilainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximus Overdrive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jutta Urpilainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Urpilainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overdrive.
Overdrive throws a big shot that misses.
Overdrive looks to land a left hand but Urpilainen moved out of range nicely.
Urpilainen moves in looking to clinch but Overdrive pushes him off.
Urpilainen shoots in and drives through. Overdrive sprawls well.
Urpilainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Overdrive. That snapped Urpilainen's head back.
Urpilainen closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overdrive working aggressively here.
Overdrive is trying to force a seperation but Urpilainen has the dominant position.
Overdrive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urpilainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urpilainen clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urpilainen is trying to drag Overdrive to the mat but Overdrive just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Overdrive looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jutta Urpilainen dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Urpilainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Overdrive taking some punishment here, with Urpilainen in his half guard.
Overdrive trying to control from the bottom.
Overdrive on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Overdrive pushes Urpilainen off looking to stand but Urpilainen dives back in and keeps control.
Urpilainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Overdrive is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Overdrive trying to control but Urpilainen postures up.
Overdrive wants to improve his position but Urpilainen is controlling well.
Urpilainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Urpilainen drops an elbow to the side of Overdrive's head.
Urpilainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urpilainen not doing much here.
Urpilainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overdrive keeps working.
Urpilainen is just content to waste time from the top position. Overdrive takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Overdrive bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Urpilainen's guard.
Overdrive trying to control but Urpilainen is working from the bottom.
Urpilainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Overdrive throws and elbow that misses. Urpilainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Overdrive's guard. Nice move by Urpilainen!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Overdrive keeping moving, preventing Urpilainen from controlling successfully.
Overdrive wants to stand up but Urpilainen is controlling him.
Urpilainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Overdrive is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Urpilainen is pushing down on Overdrive's leg trying to pass to half guard. Overdrive is fighting to maintain full guard but Urpilainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Urpilainen trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen is pressing down on Overdrive's thigh, looking to free his foot. Overdrive is holding on for now.
Overdrive wants to get back to full guard.
Urpilainen is looking for a kimura here.
Overdrive wants to get back to his feet.
Urpilainen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Urpilainen trying to control the action but Overdrive is working from the bottom.
Overdrive is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Urpilainen tries to clinch up.
Urpilainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Urpilainen tries to move into range but Overdrive moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urpilainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Urpilainen.
Urpilainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Overdrive swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximus Overdrive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urpilainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Overdrive throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urpilainen fails to land the takedown.
Overdrive bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urpilainen's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jutta Urpilainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Urpilainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jutta Urpilainen!
Jutta Urpilainen is the new lightweight champion!
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