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SFC 53 - Waltzing Matilda PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sima Hui (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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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sima Hui!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Hui.
Hui displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Hui lands a nice shot that snaps Walker's head back.
Hui stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hui defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Hui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walker at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hui. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Hui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hui is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Hui circles away and we're back to standing.
Hui paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hui lunges at Walker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walker's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hui scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hui displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hui misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Hui. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hui's waist but Hui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hui lands a left and a right that send Walker crashing to the mat, dazed. Hui thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Walker is rocked!
Hui throws an overhand right that has Walker reeling! Hui follows up with more punches and Walker is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sima Hui!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Galahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Grey has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sir Galahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Grey!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galahad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galahad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galahad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grey.
Grey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Galahad misses the target.
Galahad leaves Grey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Galahad shows good takedown defense.
Grey punishes Galahad's body with a nice straight punch.
Grey is looking to clinch.
Galahad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey throws a looping overhand right but Galahad ducks down to avoid it.
Grey lands with a shot to the body.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch but Galahad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galahad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grey tries for a takedown but Galahad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sir Galahad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Grey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galahad under the eye.
Grey misses the body punch
and Galahad counters with a right hand to the body.
Grey looks gassed!
Grey wants to clinch
and Galahad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Galahad counters with a nice uppercut.
Grey looks to clinch
and Grey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galahad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Galahad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Galahad counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grey throws a big shot that misses.
Grey defending well as Galahad loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galahad lands a right hook to the body.
Grey darts in trying to clinch
and Galahad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galahad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grey wants to clinch
and Galahad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grey fails with the takedown
and Galahad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Galahad. Beautiful body shot.
Galahad slips a jab and a cross from Grey.
Grey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grey is rocked!
Sir Galahad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Galahad knocks Grey out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sir Galahad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: José the Bronx Rican - Spittin' Narcicism. Max Zero is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Les Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Zero!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stroud gets caught flat footed, as Zero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stroud manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zero has Stroud in his guard.
Zero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stroud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stroud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zero can't keep his opponent in guard - Stroud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zero manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown by Zero or perhaps it was just good defense by Stroud which made him look bad.
Zero swings for the body but Stroud moves out of range.
Zero looks for a takedown but Stroud sprawls well.
Les Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stroud's half guard.
Zero looks gassed!
Stroud is trying to stand back up but Zero is controlling him
Stroud pushes Zero off and gets back to his feet.
Stroud lands a jab.
Stroud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zero looks for a takedown but Stroud sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero ducks right into an uppercut from Stroud.
Stroud fails to land with a series of punches.
Zero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zero is looking for a kimura but Stroud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zero to get the leverage.
Stroud is pressing down on Zero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stroud is on top in guard.
Stroud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zero is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud gets to his feet. Zero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stroud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Stroud.
Zero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stroud connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zero. Zero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stroud lands a two punch combo.
Zero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Stroud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stroud.
Stroud throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Stroud connects with a body shot that sends Zero's belly button to the back.
Stroud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stroud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stroud jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stroud scores with a nice head shot.
Stroud connects with a jab.
Stroud misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud stalks Zero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zero's face. Zero staggers backwards, shaken.
Stroud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stroud.
Zero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stroud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zero scrambles back to his feet.
Zero moves forwards but Stroud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Stroud.
Stroud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zero's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Stroud.
Stroud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stroud lands a lovely overhand right.
Zero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stroud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stroud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stroud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zero is rocked!
Stroud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stroud connects with a crisp jab.
Stroud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stroud lands the left hand.
Stroud is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Stroud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown but Stroud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Les Stroud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stroud.
Stroud lunges at Zero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zero's hand.
Stroud stuns Zero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Stroud. Those never looked like landing.
Jab from Stroud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zero walks into a left hand.
Stroud jabs at Zero's body.
Stroud scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Stroud dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stroud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stroud.
Zero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero dives in and grabs Stroud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stroud pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
Les Stroud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stroud.
Stroud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stroud, as that shot connected.
Stroud lands a left and a right that send Zero crashing to the mat, dazed. Stroud thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zero is still on wobbly legs! Can Stroud finish him?
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!
Zero moves in looking to clinch but Stroud pushes him off.
Zero seems to have recovered his senses.
Zero needs to keep his hands up - Stroud had a free shot at his head there.
Stroud drops Zero with a beautiful combination! Zero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stroud is looking for the KO!
Stroud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stroud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zero can do to turn this around?
Zero is breathing heavily.
Zero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stroud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stroud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zero at a distance.
Stroud tests Zero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zero takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Stroud there.
Zero takes one to the chin there.
Stroud jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stroud connects with a looping right hand.
Stroud lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stroud jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stroud jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stroud scores with a jab. Zero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stroud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stroud scores with a hook.
Stroud lands a nice hook to Zero's body. Zero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stroud digs a good hook to Zero's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stroud misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Stroud coming out on top.
Stroud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stroud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Stroud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stroud lands a slapping body shot.
Stroud lands with a good body shot.
Stroud lands with a nice combination. Zero backs away looking to recover.
Stroud lands a nice hook to Zero's body. Zero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stroud lands a two punch combo.
Zero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Stroud does it's job there.
Stroud lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Stroud. That snapped Zero's head back.
Stroud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stroud lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stroud sizes up Zero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stroud stalks Zero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zero's face. Zero staggers backwards, shaken.
Stroud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zero back to the cage. Stroud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stroud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stroud scores with a one two! Zero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stroud.
Stroud cracks Zero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Stroud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stroud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stroud throws a series of strikes that have Zero backpedaling.
Stroud throws a combination. Zero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stroud to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Stroud there.
Jab from Stroud.
Les Stroud is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroud scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stroud scores with a body shot.
Stroud lands a nice shot that snaps Zero's head back.
Stroud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stroud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stroud lands with a shot to the body.
Stroud cracks Zero with an open hand slap.
Stroud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stroud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stroud misses with a series of wild punches.
Stroud lunges at Zero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zero's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroud thuds his right hand into Zero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stroud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stroud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stroud connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Stroud dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice combination there by Stroud.
Stroud stuffs the takedown.
Stroud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stroud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stroud lands with a good body shot.
Stroud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab from Stroud.
Zero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stroud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stroud throws a series of punches but Zero avoids them all with ease.
Stroud lands a head shot.
Stroud scores with a hook.
Stroud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stroud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zero moves forwards but Stroud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stroud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud has closed the distance and engaged Zero in a clinch.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stroud slaps away a takedown attempt from Zero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Les Stroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zero.
Stroud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stroud.
Zero throws a combination that misses
and Stroud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stroud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zero in his tracks.
Stroud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zeros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stroud lunges at Zero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zero's hand.
Jab by Stroud.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stroud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroud lands a really nice looking cross but Zero seems unphased.
Stroud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zero under the eye.
Stroud lands a two punch combo.
A lazy left from Stroud finds it's target.
Stroud throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stroud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stroud scores with a jab to the head.
Zero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stroud works the jab nicely.
Zero takes one on the button.
Stroud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zero's head backwards.
Stroud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zero in his tracks.
Stroud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stroud lands a lovely overhand right.
Stroud lands a right hook to the body.
Stroud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stroud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stroud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zero in his tracks.
Stroud lands with a right hand.
Stroud scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stroud counters with a left to the body.
Stroud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zero's head.
Stroud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zero's hands.
Stroud looks to land a combination but Zero avoids it well.
A combination from Stroud does no damage.
Stroud tests Zero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stroud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stroud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stroud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stroud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stroud lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stroud.
Stroud lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stroud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroud with a jab.
No joy there for Stroud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stroud lands the left hand.
Zero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero tries to move into range but Stroud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stroud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Stroud lands.
Stroud cracks Zero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stroud darts in and clinches Zero up against the cage.
Zero is trying to drag Stroud to the mat but Stroud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stroud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stroud throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Stroud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero fails to land the takedown.
Stroud lands a nice shot that snaps Zero's head back.
Max Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Les Stroud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stroud, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Stroud!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Peeps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peeps's entrance music is Rage Against The Machine: Settle For Nothing . A fine choice. 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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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Peeps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Messinger!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peeps stuffs the takedown attempt from Messinger. Messinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Peeps misses with a looping left.
Peeps takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peeps avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messinger defending well as Peeps loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Messinger.
A telegraphed right hand from Peeps misses the target.
Messinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peeps has closed the distance and engaged Messinger in a clinch.
Messinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messinger walks into a stiff left hand from Peeps.
A left and a right from Peeps both land. Nice combination.
Peeps clinches.
Messinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peeps smiles and moves away.
Joe Peeps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
Messinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peeps throws a right and a left that Messinger avoids nicely.
Messinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peeps sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peeps throws a shot from downtown. Messinger moves away and avoids it.
Peeps with a hook.
Messinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peeps swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Messinger is defended easily by Peeps.
Messinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Messinger dives in and grabs Peeps's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peeps pushes down on Messinger's head and hops out.
Messinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peeps takes a swing at Messinger's ribcage but misses.
Peeps circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peeps looks to land a combination but Messinger avoids it well.
Messinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peeps blocks a head kick by Messinger.
Peeps lands a glancing blow to the side of Messinger's head.
Peeps thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peeps throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Peeps there.
Nice takedown defense from Peeps. No joy for Messinger on that attempt.
Joe Peeps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messinger looks gassed!
Peeps keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Messinger is looking to chop away at Peeps's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peeps, right into the meat.
A combination from Peeps does no damage.
That kick from Peeps tenderised Messinger's leg. Messinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Messinger looks to land a combination but Peeps avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messinger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Messinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peeps lands a lovely overhand right.
Peeps throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peeps is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Peeps.
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!
Peeps scores with a decent looking hook.
Messinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peeps gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Peeps.
Peeps lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peeps lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peeps throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peeps lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peeps makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Messinger takes a shot to the head.
Peeps scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peeps creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peeps pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peeps lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peeps throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Messingers head.
Peeps managing to block the knees to the body from Messinger.
Peeps lands with a short shot to the head.
Peeps scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Peeps as the two fighters clinch.
Messinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peeps lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peeps scores with a shot to the side of Messinger's head.
Peeps taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Messinger backwards.
Peeps misses with an elbow over the top.
Peeps lands with a short shot to the head.
Peeps lands an uppercut.
Peeps works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Messinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peeps is defending well for now.
Peeps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peeps stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Peeps - that landed with a thud.
Messinger avoiding damage as Peeps throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Peeps.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peeps creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Messinger missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Peeps as the two fighters clinch.
Peeps digs a right hand underneath Messinger's ribcage. Messinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peeps softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Peeps - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Peeps.
Messinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Peeps.
Peeps throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peeps digs a right hand into Messinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Messinger's gas tank.
Peeps throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Messingers head.
Peeps lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peeps scores with a shoulder strike.
Peeps scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Peeps.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peeps lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peeps throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Peeps.
Peeps pushes Messinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peeps lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peeps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Messinger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Peeps.
Messinger wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Peeps scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peeps throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Messinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peeps.
Good body shot from Peeps.
Peeps lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peeps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Messinger.
Messinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peeps.
Peeps dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Messinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Peeps.
Messinger is looking to clinch but Peeps is avoiding it.
Messinger tries to clinch but Peeps moves away
and Peeps counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Messinger blocks a head kick by Peeps.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Peeps 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.
Peeps wants to clinch up but Messinger keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Peeps.
Messinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peeps defends it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Messinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peeps circles away quickly and effectively.
Messinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peeps counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Messinger drops his hands momentarily and Peeps takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peeps looks to land a left hand but Messinger moved out of range nicely.
Peeps checks a leg kick nicely.
Peeps punishes Messinger's body with a nice straight punch.
Peeps connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Peeps moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peeps closes the distance and clinches.
Messinger is breathing heavily.
Messinger tries to break free but Peeps pushes him back against the cage.
Messinger wants a takedown.
Joe Peeps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
A short body shot lands from Peeps as the two fighters clinch.
Peeps lands an uppercut.
Messinger tries for a takedown but Peeps manages to get underhooks.
Peeps works on Messinger's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Peeps.
Peeps pressing his opponent against the cage.
Messinger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps digs a right hand into Messinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Messinger's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Peeps.
Peeps is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Messinger can do to turn this around?
Peeps pushes Messinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peeps missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Peeps lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Messinger backwards.
Peeps lands a right hand.
Messinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peeps works the jab nicely.
Peeps scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peeps tries to bum rush Messinger with a series of wild strikes but Messinger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Messinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peeps lands a nice shot that snaps Messinger's head back.
Will Messinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Peeps lands an impressive looking overhand right. Messinger doesn't seem phased though.
Peeps dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peeps dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peeps connects with a looping right hand.
Messinger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Peeps's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Peeps duly obliges.
Joe Peeps is winning the standup battle so far.
Peeps pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Messinger back to the cage. Peeps follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Peeps connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Messinger momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peeps fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peeps cracks a nice hook into Messinger's ribs.
Peeps lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peeps throws a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Peeps there.
Messinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peeps checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Messinger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peeps connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peeps closes the distance and clinches.
Messinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peeps misses with an elbow strike.
Peeps makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peeps holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Messinger is working for takedown but Peeps is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peeps throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peeps cracks Messinger with a nice body shot.
Peeps presses Messinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peeps lands a shoulder strike.
Messinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Messinger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Peeps's brow.
Messinger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Peeps is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Messinger.
Peeps scores with a shot to the side of Messinger's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Peeps.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps avoiding damage as Messinger throws knees to the body.
Peeps lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Messinger or not.
Peeps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Messinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peeps stalls.
Peeps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Messinger's elbow.
Peeps has Messinger pressed against the cage, preventing Messinger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Messinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peeps prevents it.
Peeps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Peeps.
Joe Peeps has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peeps scores with a shot to the side of Messinger's head.
Peeps tries to stall but Messinger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peeps - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Messinger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peeps managing to block the knees to the body from Messinger.
A right handed body shot lands from Peeps.
Messinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Peeps gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Peeps.
Peeps lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Peeps as the two fighters clinch.
Peeps throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peeps is leaning against Messinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peeps lands a hook that snaps the head of Messinger backwards.
Peeps is working Messinger over against the cage.
Messinger just leaning against Peeps, taking a breather.
Peeps lands a hook to the side of the head.
Messinger is trying to force a seperation but Peeps has the dominant position.
A short right from Peeps on the inside.
Peeps lands a knee to the body.
Peeps swings wildly with an uppercut but Messinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peeps is stalling here.
Peeps throws a head punch that misses.
Messinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peeps gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Messinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peeps lands a good knee to the midsection. Messinger won't want to take too many of those.
Peeps tries to land a knee to the head but Messinger blocks with his arms.
Messinger lands a nice knee to the body.
Peeps can't find room to land a body shot as Messinger controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Messinger avoiding damage as Peeps throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messinger goes for a takedown attempt but Peeps pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Peeps coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Peeps dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Peeps scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Messinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Peeps tries to sprawl out of it but Messinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peeps manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peeps bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Messinger's head backwards.
Messinger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Messinger working away.
Peeps regains half guard.
Peeps regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Messinger.
Peeps has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Messinger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Messinger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps forces Messinger back against the cage and clinches.
Peeps is working Messinger over against the cage.
Peeps lands a body shot.
Peeps lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Messinger backwards.
Peeps lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peeps looking to throw knees to the head but Messinger is blocking nicely.
Peeps lands a shoulder strike.
Peeps stops a takedown attempt from Messinger.
Peeps lands a body punch.
Peeps presses Messinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peeps lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Messinger backwards.
Peeps lands a body punch.
Messinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peeps is defending well for now.
Peeps avoiding damage as Messinger throws knees to the body.
Peeps lands a left hand.
Peeps lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Peeps as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Peeps.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Peeps.
Peeps is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Messinger is keeping busy.
Messinger looking to throw knees to the head but Peeps is blocking nicely.
Messinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peeps is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Peeps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
Messinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Messinger is trying to trip Peeps. He has hold of a leg but Peeps is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Messinger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Messinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peeps seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Messinger wants to stand but Peeps is controlling his posture from full guard.
Peeps has his hands on Messinger's head, controlling the position.
Peeps has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Peeps.
Messinger tries to clinch up.
Joe Peeps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Messinger moves in looking to clinch but Peeps pushes him off.
Messinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Messinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Peeps lands.
Peeps displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Peeps has closed the distance and engaged Messinger in a clinch.
Messinger tries to pull guard but Peeps holds him up against the cage and eventually Messinger drops back down to his feet.
Messinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peeps is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peeps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Messinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peeps prevents it.
Peeps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peeps lands a hook to the side of the head.
Messinger is trying to break the clinch but Peeps has him pressed against the cage.
Peeps lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Messinger or not.
Messinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peeps lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Peeps.
Peeps stalling against the cage.
Peeps lands a body shot.
Peeps lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peeps softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Messinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Messinger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Will Messinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peeps working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peeps pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Peeps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peeps, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Peeps!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Albrecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A W Rootbeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albrecht comes to the cage accompanied by 50Cent - Outta Control Remix instrumental. Rootbeer has chosen Amburgers and Wootbeer as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lennart Albrecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, A W Rootbeer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rootbeer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Albrecht is trying to defend but Rootbeer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rootbeer wants to control but Albrecht is keeping him busy.
Rootbeer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Albrecht avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rootbeer.
Albrecht blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rootbeer.
Rootbeer trying to control the action but Albrecht is working from the bottom.
Rootbeer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Albrecht avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rootbeer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootbeer wants to free his trapped foot but Albrecht is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rootbeer wants to advance to full mount but Albrecht doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rootbeer wants to pass the guard but Albrecht is keeping the position.
Albrecht keeping moving, preventing Rootbeer from controlling successfully.
Rootbeer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rootbeer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rootbeer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rootbeer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albrecht works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rootbeer trying to control the position from guard on top but Albrecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albrecht controls Rootbeer momentarily but Rootbeer frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lennart Albrecht has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rootbeer avoids the body shot from Albrecht.
Rootbeer has a takedown stuffed.
Rootbeer misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Albrecht throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Albrecht is looking to chop away at Rootbeer's legs.
Albrecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rootbeer.
Rootbeer looks for a takedown but Albrecht sprawls well.
Lennart Albrecht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rootbeer shoots in and bounces Albrecht off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rootbeer postures up.
Albrecht preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer 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.
Rootbeer drops back looking for a leg! Albrecht is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Albrecht manages to kick Rootbeer off! Rootbeer jumps back into Albrecht's guard.
Rootbeer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but A W Rootbeer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rootbeer fails with a takedown attempt.
Rootbeer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Albrecht quickly recovers to half guard.
Rootbeer is looking for a kimura but Albrecht is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rootbeer to get the leverage.
Albrecht trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albrecht is staying active underneath Rootbeer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rootbeer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Albrecht has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rootbeer is keen to just control but Albrecht is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootbeer drops an elbow to the side of Albrecht's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albrecht trying to control from the bottom.
Rootbeer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Albrecht does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Albrecht wants to control the action here but instead Rootbeer manages to pass to full mount!
Rootbeer looking to control but Albrecht is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rootbeer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Albrecht has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Albrecht is squirming around, avoiding Rootbeer's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rootbeer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Albrecht is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Albrecht and Rootbeer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rootbeer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rootbeer working away.
Rootbeer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albrecht knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rootbeer advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootbeer trying to control but Albrecht is having none of it.
Albrecht is working to get back to half guard.
Rootbeer misses with a head shot.
Rootbeer wants to control the pace but Albrecht is squirming around nicely.
Rootbeer controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rootbeer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Albrecht is surviving well by controlling Rootbeer's body position as best he can.
Rootbeer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rootbeer looking to ground and pound but Albrecht is blocking nicely.
Albrecht has given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rootbeer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Albrecht defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rootbeer working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A W Rootbeer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rootbeer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rootbeer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albrecht under the eye.
Rootbeer misses with a hook.
Rootbeer digs a good hook to Albrecht's body.
Rootbeer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rootbeer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Albrecht looks to score with a jab to the body but Rootbeer is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albrecht sizes up Rootbeer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rootbeer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rootbeer scores with a takedown into Albrecht's guard.
Rootbeer is looking to work some ground and pound but Albrecht has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rootbeer trying to control but Albrecht is working from the bottom.
Rootbeer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rootbeer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rootbeer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Albrecht has Rootbeer pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rootbeer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rootbeer 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.
Albrecht keeping moving, preventing Rootbeer from controlling successfully.
Albrecht avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rootbeer is stalling in the full guard.
Albrecht working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rootbeer.
A W Rootbeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rootbeer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rootbeer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rootbeer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rootbeer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Albrecht keeping full guard, as Rootbeer tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rootbeer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lennart Albrecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of A W Rootbeer.
Albrecht swings for the body but Rootbeer moves out of range.
Good work by Rootbeer as he checks the leg kick.
Albrecht gets caught flat footed, as Rootbeer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rootbeer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lennart Albrecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albrecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rootbeer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rootbeer postures up in Albrecht's guard and throws a big left but Albrecht blocks it.
Albrecht doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rootbeer trying to control but Albrecht is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
A W Rootbeer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rootbeer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A W Rootbeer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry William French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). French has chosen Blaze of Glory as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
215 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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25
212 lbs
9 - 9 - 1 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Henry William French!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
French thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
French leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by French.
French displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
French throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by French.
It looks like Frank Baker has been cut.
French blocks a jab.
French cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
French connects with a crisp jab.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
French throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Baker prevents French from getting back to his feet.
Baker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baker won't allow French to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
Baker connects with a couple of short punches.
French is looking for a triangle but Baker pushes his legs off easily.
Baker cracks French with a solid left hand.
Baker is working French over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
French not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
French working a defensive guard here.
Baker forces his way into half guard.
French slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker prevents French from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baker lands a couple of digs.
Baker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of French's head.
Baker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of French's head.
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!
French manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
French stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but French is proving a slippery customer.
French pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.
French throwing strikes from guard but Baker blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
French keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baker working for a guillotine from mount but French is in no mood to give up.
Baker landing shots from mount.
French is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish French?
Baker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of French's face.
Baker 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker lands a big shot to the head and French winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Baker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michel Pereira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
269 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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253 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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, Hank Blair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira misses with a hook.
Blair slips under a jab.
Pereira moves out of range of the body kick.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Blair takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blair sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blair cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Michel Pereira has been cut.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Blair. Those never looked like landing.
Blair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pereira counters with a left and a right that stings Blair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Blair shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blair lands with a good body shot.
Blair throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira tries to clinch up but Blair circles away and keeps his distance.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blair misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira shoots in looking for a takedown but Blair manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pereira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pereira takes a swing at Blair's ribcage but misses.
Blair slips a straight right by Pereira.
Pereira is looking to clinch but Blair is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Blair.
Blair scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pereira throws a jab but it's blocked by Blair.
Blair misses with a looping left.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Blair checks it.
Blair scores with a decent looking hook.
Pereira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blair misses with a double jab
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Blair throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Blair slips a jab and a cross from Pereira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Blair misses
and Pereira counters with a single leg into guard. Blair didn't expect that.
Blair is looking to stand back up but Pereira counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blair.
Blair on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blair tries to get out of the position.
Pereira is pressing down on Blair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blair is holding on for now.
Blair tries to kick Pereira off but Pereira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blair wants to improve his position but Pereira is controlling well.
Pereira trying to control the action but Blair is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira seems to be working for a kimura but Blair defends the submission attempt.
Pereira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blair sees it coming and defends easily.
Pereira trying to control the action but Blair is working from the bottom.
Blair wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blair is looking to escape.
Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Blair defends it.
Pereira is trying to control. Blair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Pereira's cut.
That's time! Blair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blair throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Blair's ribs.
Pereira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blair cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blair counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick
and Blair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blair misses with a wild combination.
Pereira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Blair.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Blair is just out of range.
Hank Blair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Blair shows good takedown defense.
Blair throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.
Pereira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blair.
Blair jabs Pereira right on the nose. Pereira blinks but takes it well.
Blair misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pereira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blair.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira takes one on the button.
Blair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Blair lands with a nice combination. Pereira backs away looking to recover.
Blair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pereira ducks right into an uppercut from Blair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Blair keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Blair.
Blair misses with a looping left.
Pereira shoots in but no luck this time.
Hank Blair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Pereira.
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Blair.
Blair avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira thows a body shot but no joy.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blair.
Blair scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blair misses with a double jab.
Hank Blair is winning the standup battle so far.
Blair throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blair lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pereira tries for a takedown but Blair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Blair dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michel Pereira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blair dips to his left and cracks Pereira with an uppercut!
A big left from Blair misses.
An inside leg kick from Pereira misses.
Pereira tries to clinch there but Blair circles away.
Pereira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pereira showed some decent athleticism there.
Pereira is trying to control. Blair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blair trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
Blair regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control but Blair is working from the bottom.
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but Blair has wrist control.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Blair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pereira preventing the sweep.
Pereira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pereira trying to control but Blair is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pereira is pushing down on Blair's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blair is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereira has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Pereira trying to control from half guard but Blair is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blair wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.
Blair is trying to get back to full guard.
Pereira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blair does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blair pushes Pereira off and gets back to his feet.
Blair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blair misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blair throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blair throws a one two combo.
Pereira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blair looks to land a body kick but Pereira moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair scores with a jab to the head.
Blair looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blair.
Blair throws out a loose jab but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Blair misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blair.
Blair throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pereira counters with a one-two to the body.
Blair missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Blair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blair 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Blair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trainer Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Channon Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Channon Storm will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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204 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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220 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Wrestle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Channon Storm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrestle wants to clinch.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Storm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wrestle backs up against the cage.
Wrestle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrestle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrestle rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wrestle.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Wrestle is controlling the position.
Storm is trying to push Wrestle away but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Storm tries to circle away but Wrestle has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Wrestle is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wrestle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Wrestle just leaning against Storm, taking a breather.
Storm stalling in the clinch but Wrestle improves position.
Storm wants to break free but Wrestle has control.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Storm wants to break free but Wrestle has control.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wrestle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Storm.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to break the clinch but Wrestle is controlling the position.
Storm is trying to stall.
Storm being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trainer Wrestle.
Wrestle moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrestle.
Storm scores with a jab. Wrestle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wrestle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrestle.
Channon Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm misses with a looping left.
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Wrestle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wrestle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy left from Storm finds it's target.
Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wrestle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wrestle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrestle stalling against the cage.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Wrestle is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Wrestle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channon Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wrestle is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm misses with a hook.
Wrestle shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Wrestle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrestle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wrestle has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Wrestle keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Storm effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrestle wants to clinch.
Wrestle clinches.
Wrestle just leaning against Storm, taking a breather.
Wrestle is trying to break the clinch but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Wrestle to work.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Wrestle has double underhooks.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Wrestle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wrestle misses with a punch to the body.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Wrestle keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Storm to work.
Storm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wrestle is trying to force a seperation but Storm has the dominant position.
Wrestle has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Wrestle keeps him there for the moment.
Wrestle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Storm up against the cage.
Wrestle tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Storm is trying to break free.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wrestle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Storm trying to control the position but instead, Wrestle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storm into the cage.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Wrestle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Storm is pressing down on Wrestle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wrestle thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrestle postures up.
Wrestle trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wrestle tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wrestle has time to react.
Wrestle feints and as Storm raises his hands in defense, Wrestle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Storm working for a triangle but Wrestle defends it easily.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrestle is controlling him.
Wrestle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm wants to control the position but Wrestle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wrestle 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.
Storm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Storm.
Wrestle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrestle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Storm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wrestle prevents Storm from getting back to his feet.
Wrestle pushing down on Storm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wrestle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Storm missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Wrestle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to hold on to Wrestle's head to control him but Wrestle postures up.
Nice strikes from Wrestle there.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Wrestle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wrestle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wrestle trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.
Wrestle working over Storm with some ground and pound. Storm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Storm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle thows a huge punch but Storm dodges it nicely.
Storm is trying to stand back up but Wrestle is controlling him
Storm kicks Wrestle off and gets back to his feet.
Storm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wrestle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Wrestle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wrestle wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Wrestle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Storm struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle trying to control the position but Storm is working away.
Wrestle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Storm is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
Storm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wrestle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wrestle off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wrestle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Storm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrestle tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trainer Wrestle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wrestle ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Storm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrestle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Jab, jab by Storm - just one landing.
Channon Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm throws a right and a left that Wrestle avoids nicely.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Wrestle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Storm.
Wrestle moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Storm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Storm misses.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wrestle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wrestle stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle postures up and lands a big shot to Storm's brow.
Storm trying to strike off his back.
Wrestle is pushing down on Storm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Storm is fighting to maintain full guard but Wrestle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Storm moves into full guard.
Storm wants to stand up but Wrestle is controlling him.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrestle is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrestle looking to pass the guard.
Wrestle trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Wrestle won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Storm is looking to sweep but instead, Wrestle has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Wrestle is keen to just control but Storm is a slippery customer.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Wrestle in his half guard.
Wrestle stops Storm from getting back to his feet.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Wrestle has control of the leg.
Wrestle uses his free foot to push down on Storm's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Storm.
Storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wrestle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle is landing with some decent strikes but Storm is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Storm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Storm is trying desperately to improve position.
Wrestle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wrestle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wrestle scoring with strikes but Storm is staying in there.
Storm is trying to stand up.
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Wrestle has a good base and remains in mount.
Wrestle dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle had his way with Channon Storm in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by Storm.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Wrestle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Storm pulls Wrestle in close to his closed guard and prevents Wrestle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Storm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Storm wants to take a breather but Wrestle is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Wrestle is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Storm is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wrestle is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Storm is trying to control the action in half guard but Wrestle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Wrestle is concentrating on defense, preventing Storm from advancing position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Channon Storm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Storm.
Wrestle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrestle has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Wrestle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrestle off the cage and back into rage.
Storm lands a nice hook to Wrestle's body. Wrestle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wrestle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Wrestle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Storm throws a right and a left that Wrestle avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Wrestle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Wrestle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrestle dives in and grabs Storm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes down on Wrestle's head and hops out.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrestle.
Wrestle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Wrestle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trainer Wrestle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm works the jab nicely.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrestle moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Wrestle is looking to clinch.
Wrestle tries to clinch up.
Wrestle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Channon Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Storm. Those never looked like landing.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Storm.
Storm scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrestle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrestle shoots in and bounces Storm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wrestle won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrestle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wrestle tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Channon Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wrestle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainer Wrestle!
Trainer Wrestle retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnum Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, State of Massachsetts-Dropkick Murphys. Jardine has chosen Calm Like A Bomb- Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Magnum Gunn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Jardine!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jardine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jardine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jardine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jardine tries to bum rush Gunn with a series of wild strikes but Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jardine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn leaves Jardine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jardine scores with a takedown into Gunn's guard.
Jardine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jardine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jardine preventing the sweep.
Jardine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jardine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine stands up over Gunn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jardine postures up.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jardine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jardine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jardine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn is working hard here to advance position.
Jardine throwing strikes from guard but Gunn blocks nicely.
Jardine throwing strikes from guard but Gunn blocks nicely.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
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.
Jardine throws a big right hand that misses.
Jardine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunn trying to control the position.
Jardine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jardine landing with the ground and pound.
Jardine throws and elbow that misses. Gunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jardine's guard. Nice move by Gunn!
Jardine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jardine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunn is aware though and is defending well.
Jardine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jardine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunn defends it easily.
Jardine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jardine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jardine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 wants to control but Jardine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jardine working over Gunn with some ground and pound. Gunn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jardine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jardine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jardine.
Gunn moves into full guard.
Jardine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jardine.
Jardine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jardine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gunn's head.
Jardine preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jardine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bob Jardine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jardine shoots in and bounces Gunn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jardine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jardine throws and elbow that misses. Gunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jardine's guard. Nice move by Gunn!
Jardine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunn's guard.
Jardine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jardine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jardine postures up in Gunn's guard and throws a big left but Gunn blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jardine passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jardine throws a strike but Gunn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jardine throwing strikes but missing.
Gunn working a defensive guard here.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jardine is pushing down on Gunn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunn is fighting to maintain full guard but Jardine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jardine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunn defending well though.
Jardine thows a huge punch but Gunn dodges it nicely.
Jardine is working for a kimura but Gunn is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Gunn wants to control but Jardine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jardine is trying to work for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Nice strikes from Jardine there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jardine lands a nice short elbow.
Jardine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jardine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jardine winds up and cracks Gunn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jardine is nestled in close to Gunn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jardine.
Gunn is trying to get back to full guard.
Jardine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gunn trying to control from the bottom.
Jardine wants to free his trapped foot but Gunn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jardine.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.
Jardine thows a huge punch but Gunn dodges it nicely.
Gunn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jardine slips a nice elbow through Gunn's hands, connecting with Gunn's forehead.
Jardine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jardine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jardine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jardine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jardine looks to land a strike but Gunn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jardine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jardine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jardine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gunn dodges the punch combination from Jardine.
Jardine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jardine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jardine.
Jardine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jardine moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jardine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jardine misses the jab.
Gunn slips under a jab.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Jardine dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jardine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gunn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jardine misses with a takedown attempt
and Jardine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magnum Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jardine.
Jardine throws the left hand but Gunn avoids the punch easily.
Jardine blocks a jab.
Magnum Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jardine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gunn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jardine somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jardine quickly recovers to half guard.
Jardine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gunn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gunn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Jardine is keeping the position.
Jardine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunn cracks Jardine with a solid left hand.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Jardine is retaining full guard.
Gunn stands up and waves to Jardine to follow him.
Jardine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunn counters with a left and a right that stings Jardine.
Gunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jardine throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jardine shoots and misses
and Gunn counters with a left and a right that stings Jardine.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gunn connects with the punch.
Jardine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jardine thinking.
Jardine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
Jardine throws a hook but Gunn avoids it easily.
Jardine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Jardine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunn stuns Jardine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a hook.
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Jardine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunn pulls Jardine in to control the position.
Jardine throwing strikes but missing.
Jardine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magnum Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Jardine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jardine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jardine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnum Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jardine 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Jardine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Qwasnatmetaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaine Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qwasnatmetaker comes into the arena with Prodigy - Smack my bitch up blaring out of the sound system. Douglas Qwasnatmetaker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Douglas Qwasnatmetaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blaine Stone!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Qwasnatmetaker.
Stone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Qwasnatmetaker was covering up waiting for the punch and Stone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stone scoring with some ground and pound.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qwasnatmetaker is keeping the position for now.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Qwasnatmetaker controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone thows a big elbow that misses.
Stone wants to control from the top but Qwasnatmetaker keeps moving.
Stone postures up in Qwasnatmetaker's guard and throws a big left but Qwasnatmetaker blocks it.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qwasnatmetaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Qwasnatmetaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qwasnatmetaker being controlled here, momentarily.
Qwasnatmetaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Qwasnatmetaker tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone postures up in Qwasnatmetaker's guard and throws a big left but Qwasnatmetaker blocks it.
Stone wants to control from the top but Qwasnatmetaker keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Qwasnatmetaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Qwasnatmetaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qwasnatmetaker keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone chips away with some ground and pound.
Stone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Qwasnatmetaker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stone has Qwasnatmetaker in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Qwasnatmetaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Qwasnatmetaker slips nicely into half guard.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Qwasnatmetaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone trying to hold on to Qwasnatmetaker's head to control him but Qwasnatmetaker postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qwasnatmetaker wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaine Stone 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.
Stone walks into a left hand.
Qwasnatmetaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Qwasnatmetaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qwasnatmetaker throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Douglas Qwasnatmetaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Qwasnatmetaker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Qwasnatmetaker, right into the meat.
No luck for Stone with that takedown attempt.
Qwasnatmetaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Qwasnatmetaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Qwasnatmetaker lands.
Qwasnatmetaker is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Qwasnatmetaker looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qwasnatmetaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Qwasnatmetaker, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Qwasnatmetaker against the cage but Qwasnatmetaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Douglas Qwasnatmetaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaine Stone.
Qwasnatmetaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf.
Qwasnatmetaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qwasnatmetaker works Stone's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Qwasnatmetaker.
Qwasnatmetaker looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Qwasnatmetaker cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Qwasnatmetaker cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Qwasnatmetaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Douglas Qwasnatmetaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That kick from Qwasnatmetaker tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qwasnatmetaker digs a good hook to Stone's body.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stone takes one to the chin there.
Stone walks into a jab.
Qwasnatmetaker throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Qwasnatmetaker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone is rocked!
Qwasnatmetaker drops Stone with a big left hand! Stone is injured, injured bad! Qwasnatmetaker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Qwasnatmetaker!
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