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VAF 5 - Knock Yourself Out! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New Divide kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Action Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Andrew!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrew's waist but Andrew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Andrew sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrew sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Andrew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrew is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Andrew circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrew.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrew to the mat! Andrew manages to get full guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson stops Andrew from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrew has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Andrew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrew is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrew connects with a body shot.
Andrew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gabriel Andrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Andrew does no damage.
Andrew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrew.
Andrew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Andrew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Andrew doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in but Andrew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrew throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Andrew is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrew is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Andrew kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Andrew dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrew can pounce on him.
Andrew scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrew is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrew.
Action Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrew but Andrew pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrew scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrew can pounce on him.
Andrew rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Andrew stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Action Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrew breaks from the clinch.
Andrew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andrew is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Andrew gets a clinch.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrew pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gabriel Andrew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrew.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrew lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Andrew.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Andrew slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Andrew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Andrew controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from Andrew as Jackson shoots in.
Andrew is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Andrew stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Andrew. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andrew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrew as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Andrew 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!
Andrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andrew as he avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrew.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andrew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrew closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Andrew's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Andrew is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Andrew!
Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Andrew has worked his arm free - good work by Andrew!
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson prevents Andrew from escaping the position.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Andrew sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Andrew won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Andrew is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackson.
Jackson tries to buck Andrew off but Andrew is having none of it.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Andrew is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing down on Andrew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andrew is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Andrew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Andrew is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Andrew pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Andrew to get to half guard.
Action Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Action Jackson.
I think Andrew 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Andrew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little BallOfHate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Little BallOfHate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakuna Matata!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
BallOfHate is looking to regain half guard here but Matata keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matata working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matata slows the pace down.
BallOfHate is trying to buck Matata off.
BallOfHate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
BallOfHate is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Matata is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matata shoots in and bounces BallOfHate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matata pushes down on BallOfHate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
BallOfHate trying to control but Matata postures up.
BallOfHate wants to improve his position but Matata is controlling well.
Matata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
BallOfHate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matata controlling the pace.
Matata looks gassed!
BallOfHate wants to control but Matata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matata is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
BallOfHate makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
BallOfHate shoots and misses
and Matata counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in BallOfHate's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Matata passes BallOfHate's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
BallOfHate wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matata controlling the action here.
BallOfHate is staying active underneath Matata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata slows the pace down in half guard.
Matata moves nicely into side control.
Matata controlling the position from side mount.
Matata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Matata remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BallOfHate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matata counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matata scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matata content to control rather than advance.
I looks like Matata might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BallOfHate wants to control but Matata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matata trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuna Matata 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.
Matata checks a leg kick.
Matata shoots and misses
and BallOfHate decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matata's guard.
BallOfHate wants to control from the top but Matata keeps moving.
Matata trying to control the position here.
BallOfHate stopping the sweep attempt from Matata.
Matata pulls BallOfHate in close to prevent any damage.
Hakuna Matata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matata looking for a sweep. Not yet Matata, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata is pulling down on BallOfHate's head. It's preventing any offense from BallOfHate, at least for the moment.
Matata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matata is breathing heavily.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matata shoots and misses
and BallOfHate counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and BallOfHate decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matata's guard.
Little BallOfHate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakuna Matata.
Matata working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matata holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matata is pulling down on BallOfHate's head to control his posture.
Matata keeping moving, preventing BallOfHate from controlling successfully.
Matata has control of BallOfHate's left arm, preventing BallOfHate from doing any damage.
BallOfHate wants to control from the top but Matata keeps moving.
Matata is pulling down on BallOfHate's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matata looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
BallOfHate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matata trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BallOfHate trying to hold on to Matata's head to control him but Matata postures up.
Matata uses his free foot to push down on BallOfHate's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for BallOfHate.
Matata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BallOfHate wants to control but Matata is having none of it.
Matata seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but BallOfHate is holding on tight.
Matata controlling his opponent.
Matata avoids the attempt from BallOfHate to control.
Matata controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Little BallOfHate will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
BallOfHate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matata counters with a takedown into side control.
BallOfHate is rocked!
Matata is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BallOfHate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matata counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matata takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
BallOfHate trying to hold on to Matata's head to control him but Matata postures up.
Matata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matata wants to take a breather but BallOfHate is having none of it.
Matata prevents BallOfHate from improving his position.
BallOfHate is trying to stand.
BallOfHate wants to get back to full guard.
BallOfHate looks like he's trying to stand up.
BallOfHate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matata is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
BallOfHate shoots and misses
and Matata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little BallOfHate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BallOfHate wants to get back to his feet but Matata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed BallOfHate's guard.
Matata is pressing down on BallOfHate's thigh, looking to free his foot. BallOfHate is holding on for now.
Matata controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Matata has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Matata wants to free his trapped foot but BallOfHate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BallOfHate is looking for a sweep. Matata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matata trying to mount his opponent but BallOfHate defends it.
Matata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, if Matata is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
BallOfHate is trying to maintain the position but Matata is very close to passing his half guard.
Matata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
BallOfHate is looking to control Matata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BallOfHate avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matata in particular looking to stall.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hakuna Matata just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
BallOfHate tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata with a poor takedown
and BallOfHate counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
BallOfHate prevents Matata from improving his position.
Matata is not content to let BallOfHate control the position.
Matata controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Matata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matata keeping moving, preventing BallOfHate from controlling successfully.
BallOfHate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matata pulls BallOfHate in to control the position.
Matata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
BallOfHate wants to control from the top but Matata keeps moving.
Matata looking to hit a scissor sweep but BallOfHate is one step ahead there.
Matata is trying to control the position but BallOfHate postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matata shoots in and bounces BallOfHate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
BallOfHate has his foot on Matata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matata works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuna Matata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matata 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuna Matata!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vandorfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Messinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Vandorfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Messinger!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandorfer throws a right hand that Messinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Messinger also avoids with ease.
Messinger tries to clinch up.
Messinger throws a nice looking combination but Vandorfer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Messinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vandorfer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Messinger is fending him off so far but Vandorfer persists. Nope, Messinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Messinger scores with a takedown into Vandorfer's guard.
Messinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Vandorfer is retaining full guard.
Vandorfer wants to stand but Messinger is controlling the position.
Vandorfer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Messinger wants to get up but he can't break Vandorfer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vandorfer pulls Messinger in close to his closed guard and prevents Messinger from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandorfer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vandorfer wants to stand up but Messinger is controlling him.
Vandorfer is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Messinger thuds his right hand into Vandorfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Messinger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vandorfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Messinger manages to avoid it.
Messinger shoots and misses
and Vandorfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Messinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Messinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Vandorfer. Vandorfer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Messinger tries to clinch but Vandorfer is having none of it.
Vandorfer misses with a head kick.
Messinger closes the distance but Vandorfer moves to the side
letting Vandorfer counter with a right hand.
A jab from Vandorfer misses.
Vandorfer feints and as Messinger raises his hands in defense, Vandorfer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vandorfer stands and steps away. Messinger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Messinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Messinger blocks a head kick by Vandorfer.
Vandorfer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vandorfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandorfer closes the distance and clinches.
Vandorfer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Messinger lands a nice knee to the body.
Messinger prevents Vandorfer from breaking the clinch.
Messinger breaks the clinch.
Messinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Messinger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandorfer wants to get back to striking at distance but Messinger won't allow it.
Vandorfer is looking to break free of the clinch but Messinger has double underhooks.
Messinger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vandorfer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vandorfer moves in looking to clinch but Messinger pushes him off.
Vandorfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vandorfer looks for a takedown but Messinger sprawls well.
Vandorfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messinger has closed the distance and engaged Vandorfer in a clinch.
Messinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Messinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messinger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vandorfer to the mat! Vandorfer manages to get full guard.
Messinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Messinger won't allow Vandorfer to sweep him here.
Vandorfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vandorfer wants to stand but Messinger is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vandorfer is on top in guard.
Messinger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vandorfer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Messinger gets caught flat footed, as Vandorfer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messinger is working an open guard so Vandorfer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Messinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vandorfer's guard.
Messinger pushes down on Vandorfer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Messinger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vandorfer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vandorfer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Messinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Vandorfer which made him look bad.
Vandorfer swinging wilding here.
Messinger has managed to clinch.
Vandorfer wants to break free but Messinger has control.
Vandorfer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Messinger has him pressed against the cage.
Messinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vandorfer prevents it.
Messinger jumps guard.
Messinger wants to sweep here but Vandorfer controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandorfer won't allow Messinger to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Messinger working for a triangle but Vandorfer defends it easily.
Vandorfer stops Messinger from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vandorfer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Messinger is trying to keep Vandorfer in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Messinger as Vandorfer shoots in.
Vandorfer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vandorfer decides to stand back up.
Messinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vandorfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messinger shoots for a takedown but Vandorfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alex Vandorfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Messinger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandorfer fails to land the takedown.
Messinger blocks a head kick by Vandorfer.
Messinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vandorfer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Messinger clinches up against the cage.
Messinger stops a takedown attempt from Vandorfer.
Knees to the body from Messinger.
Vandorfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messinger shoots in and drives through. Vandorfer sprawls well.
Messinger is looking to clinch.
Vandorfer tries to clinch up but Messinger circles away and keeps his distance.
Messinger fails with the takedown
and Vandorfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vandorfer throws a head kick that misses.
Vandorfer looks to clinch
and Messinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vandorfer has had enough of the clinch but Messinger keeps him there for the moment.
Messinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vandorfer can't break the clinch.
Vandorfer pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandorfer pushes Messinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vandorfer tries for a takedown but Messinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vandorfer throws a hook but Messinger avoids it easily.
Messinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vandorfer.
Vandorfer misses with a double jab.
Messinger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vandorfer's calf.
Vandorfer looks to land a combination but Messinger avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Vandorfer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vandorfer.
Messinger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vandorfer is not content to let Messinger control the position.
Vandorfer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Messinger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandorfer tries to improve position but can't.
Vandorfer is not content to let Messinger control the position.
Messinger taking a break here but Vandorfer is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vandorfer is trying to stand back up but Messinger is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vandorfer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Messinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Messinger has managed to clinch.
Messinger looking for a takedown.
Vandorfer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vandorfer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Messinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Vandorfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vandorfer's sensitive parts.
Vandorfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Messinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Vandorfer circles away.
Vandorfer checks a leg kick.
Vandorfer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Messinger sprawls well initially but Vandorfer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Vandorfer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vandorfer stops Messinger from getting back to his feet.
Messinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Messinger trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messinger tries to get to full guard but Vandorfer has control of the leg.
Messinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vandorfer trying to pass the guard but Messinger defending well.
Messinger trying to control but Vandorfer postures up.
Messinger pushes Vandorfer off looking to stand but Vandorfer dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vandorfer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Messinger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Messinger is trying to control Vandorfer's posture but Vandorfer avoids it.
Messinger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vandorfer off and has taken his back!
Messinger tries to keep control of the position but Vandorfer is staying busy.
Vandorfer is really stuck here.
Vandorfer trying to control but not successfully.
Even with his hooks in, Messinger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Vandorfer trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messinger trying to control.
Vandorfer turns into Messinger and is now in his guard.
Messinger wants to get back to his feet but Vandorfer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vandorfer misses with a two punch combination.
Vandorfer throws a jab when Messinger was well out of range.
Vandorfer moves in looking to clinch but Messinger pushes him off.
Vandorfer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Messinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Vandorfer.
Messinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vandorfer. Vandorfer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alex Vandorfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vandorfer.
Messinger lands a head kick. Vandorfer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vandorfer is rocked!
Vandorfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Vandorfer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vandorfer tries to keep at a distance but Messinger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Messinger prevents a body shot from Vandorfer.
Messinger stalling against the cage.
Vandorfer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vandorfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vandorfer is trying to break free.
Vandorfer wants to break free but Messinger has control.
Messinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vandorfer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Messinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vandorfer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vandorfer seems to have got his legs back now.
Messinger prevents Vandorfer from breaking the clinch.
Vandorfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vandorfer is looking to clinch.
Messinger fails with the takedown
and Vandorfer counters with a three punch combo that has Messinger backing up. Messinger nods at Vandorfer to acknowledge the strikes.
Vandorfer misses with a double jab.
Vandorfer throws a head kick that misses
and Messinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vandorfer won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vandorfer wants to get back to his feet but Messinger drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Messinger.
I think Messinger 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Messinger!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Por Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big comes to the cage accompanied by Biggie Smalls - Juicy. Rambo Por Pramuk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Decent knees
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rambo Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Por Pramuk as he jumps to the side.
Por Pramuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Por Pramuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Big.
Big has a takedown stuffed.
Big shoots for a takedown but Por Pramuk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Por Pramuk lunges at Big with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Big's hand.
Por Pramuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Big is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Big tries to keep at a distance but Por Pramuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big is trying to stall.
Por Pramuk scores with a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk has had enough of the clinch but Big keeps him there for the moment.
Por Pramuk tries to land a knee to the head but Big blocks with his arms.
Por Pramuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Big has double underhooks.
Por Pramuk tries to break the clinch but Big is controlling the position.
Por Pramuk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Big has him pressed against the cage.
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Por Pramuk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Por Pramuk with a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk tries to land a knee to the head but Big blocks with his arms.
Por Pramuk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Big's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big looking to throw knees to the head but Por Pramuk is blocking nicely.
Big is breathing heavily.
Por Pramuk landing knees to the head.
Big misses with a knee strike.
Por Pramuk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Por Pramuk misses with a knee strike.
Por Pramuk scores a nice knee to the body.
Por Pramuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Big throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Por Pramuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Big tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Por Pramuk lands a knee to the body.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Big.
Big tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Por Pramuk avoiding damage as Big throws knees to the body.
Big tries a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks with his arms.
Big gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Por Pramuk regains guard.
Big pushes down on Por Pramuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Big is keen to just control but Por Pramuk is a slippery customer.
Por Pramuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Big. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Por Pramuk is trying to stand.
Big landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Por Pramuk taking some punishment here, with Big in his half guard.
Big missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Big missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk is looking to escape.
Big not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Por Pramuk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Big.
Big missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Big not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Big.
Por Pramuk is looking to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Big closes the distance but Por Pramuk moves to the side
and Por Pramuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Big throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Por Pramuk's waist but Por Pramuk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Big off to one side.
Big tries to clinch
and Por Pramuk counters with a leg kick.
Big tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Por Pramuk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Big misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Por Pramuk with a hook.
Big throws a head kick that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a series of strikes. Big will be more careful next time no doubt.
Big shoots in and drives through. Por Pramuk sprawls well.
Big throws a lazy head kick
and Por Pramuk counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big clinches with his opponent.
Big tries a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Por Pramuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Big has double underhooks.
Big connects with a knee to the head.
Big lands a knee to the body.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks with his arms.
Por Pramuk tries to break the clinch but Big is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Por Pramuk.
Big throws a knee to the head but misses.
Por Pramuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Por Pramuk looking to throw knees to the head but Big is blocking nicely.
Por Pramuk lands a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Por Pramuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Big has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big connects with a knee to the head.
Big throws a knee to the head but misses.
Por Pramuk manages to break the clinch.
Por Pramuk lands a two punch combo.
Big shoots in and drives through. Por Pramuk sprawls well.
Por Pramuk is working the combinations to good effect here.
Por Pramuk pushes Big up against the cage in a clinch.
Big tries to land knees in the clinch but Por Pramuk avoids the damage to the body.
Big throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Por Pramuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Big is trying to maintain a safe position but Por Pramuk gets an underhook and turns Big into the cage.
Big with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Big with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Big misses with a knee to the head.
Big tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Por Pramuk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Big using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Por Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big throws a knee to the head but misses.
Por Pramuk managing to block the knees to the body from Big.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big misses with a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk is pressed up against the cage. Big has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Por Pramuk down to the mat. Por Pramuk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up.
Big swats away the attempt to clinch by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big closes this distance looking for a takedown but Por Pramuk circles away.
Por Pramuk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big tries to clinch but Por Pramuk moves away
and Por Pramuk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch but Por Pramuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Por Pramuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Por Pramuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big tries for a takedown but Por Pramuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Por Pramuk but Por Pramuk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Por Pramuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Por Pramuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Por Pramuk punishes Big's body with a nice straight punch.
Big tries to clinch there but Por Pramuk circles away.
Big is looking to clinch.
Big tries to clinch
and Por Pramuk counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Por Pramuk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Por Pramuk is looking to clinch.
Big takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Big takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Big misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Por Pramuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Big circles away.
Big circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big looks to clinch
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Por Pramuk lands a head kick!
Big is looking to clinch.
Big tries to clinch up
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Big avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Por Pramuk throws a right and a left that Big avoids nicely.
Mr Big is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Por Pramuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big rushes Por Pramuk and presses him up against the cage.
Big with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big takes a knee right on the jaw!
Big tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Big using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Por Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Big has double underhooks.
Por Pramuk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk lands a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk is trying to break free.
Big misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk lands a nice knee to the body.
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rambo Por Pramuk has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Big takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Big managing to block the knees to the body from Por Pramuk.
Big throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Por Pramuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Big taking a breather.
Big seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Big for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Big keeps control of Por Pramuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Big tries for a takedown but Por Pramuk manages to get underhooks.
Big leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Big.
Por Pramuk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Por Pramuk dodges an elbow strike from Big.
Big is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big misses with a knee to the head.
Big throws a knee to the head but misses.
Por Pramuk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Por Pramuk.
Big landing knees to the body.
Big using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Por Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Por Pramuk wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Por Pramuk up against the cage.
Por Pramuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Big looking to stall.
Big throws a knee to the head but misses.
Por Pramuk lands a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Big has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Por Pramuk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Big is working for takedown but Por Pramuk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Big tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Big misses with a knee to the head.
Big misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk connects with a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Por Pramuk lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Por Pramuk landing knees to the head.
Big content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Big with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Big with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Por Pramuk misses with a knee strike.
Big keeps control of Por Pramuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Big lands a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk with a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Big has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big throws a knee to the head but misses.
Big using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Big throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Por Pramuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Big misses with a knee to the head.
Big tries a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Por Pramuk scores a nice knee to the body.
Por Pramuk tries to land a knee to the head but Big blocks with his arms.
Big using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Por Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Por Pramuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Por Pramuk tries to keep at a distance but Big has taken the fight into the clinch.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Big pulls guard successfully.
Big throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Big controls Por Pramuk momentarily but Por Pramuk frees himself.
Big is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Big scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Big seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Por Pramuk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Big passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Por Pramuk!
Por Pramuk is bucking up trying to escape but Big cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Por Pramuk is rocked!
Big unloading with bombs!
Por Pramuk is still in real trouble! Can Big finish him?
That has opened up Rambo Por Pramuk's cut even more.
Por Pramuk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Big tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Big throws some wild stikes that Por Pramuk manages to avoid easily.
Big throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Big looking to ground and pound but Por Pramuk is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Big there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Por Pramuk blocking the ground and pound.
Big looking to ground and pound but Por Pramuk is blocking nicely.
Big 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.
Big punching from mount but Por Pramuk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Por Pramuk blocking the ground and pound.
Por Pramuk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Big thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Por Pramuk blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big unloads with some shots from mount but Por Pramuk bucks and avoids them well.
Por Pramuk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Big tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Big thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Big will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rambo Por Pramuk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Big closes the distance but Por Pramuk moves to the side
and Por Pramuk counters with a series of strikes. Big will be more careful next time no doubt.
Big closes the distance but Por Pramuk moves to the side
and Por Pramuk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Por Pramuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Big shoots in but no luck this time.
Por Pramuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big darts in trying to clinch
enabling Por Pramuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Por Pramuk has closed the distance and engaged Big in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Big - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Por Pramuk lands a knee to the body.
Big throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Por Pramuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Por Pramuk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Big lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Por Pramuk scores with a knee to the head.
Big can't get the takedown.
Por Pramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Big. Por Pramuk shrugs it off though.
Por Pramuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big closes this distance looking for a takedown but Por Pramuk circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Por Pramuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Por Pramuk moves into range and clinches up with Big.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks with his arms.
Big misses with a knee strike.
Por Pramuk lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Big misses with a knee strike.
Big can't get the takedown.
Por Pramuk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Big lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Por Pramuk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk scores with a knee to the head.
Por Pramuk missing with knees to the body.
Big using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Por Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Por Pramuk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Big has him pressed against the cage.
Big drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Por Pramuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Big has Por Pramuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Por Pramuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks with his arms.
Big throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Por Pramuk blocks it with crossed arms.
Por Pramuk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Por Pramuk looking to throw knees to the head but Big is blocking nicely.
Big tries a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Big looking for a takedown.
Por Pramuk is trying to break the clinch but Big has him pressed against the cage.
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big misses with a knee to the head.
Big prevents Por Pramuk from breaking the clinch.
Por Pramuk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks with his arms.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Big using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Por Pramuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big connects with a nasty looking knee right to Por Pramuk's face.
The cut above Rambo Por Pramuk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Por Pramuk connects with a knee to the head.
Big tries to land knees in the clinch but Por Pramuk avoids the damage to the body.
Por Pramuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Big blocks it with crossed arms.
Big drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Por Pramuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Big lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Por Pramuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Big tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Big misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Por Pramuk.
Big keeps control of Por Pramuk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Big looking to throw knees to the head but Por Pramuk is blocking nicely.
Big tries to stall but Por Pramuk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Por Pramuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Por Pramuk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Por Pramuk tries to land a knee to the head but Big blocks with his arms.
Por Pramuk crunches a lovely knee into Big's ribcage.
Por Pramuk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks with his arms.
Por Pramuk landing knees to the body.
Big looking to slow down the pace here.
Por Pramuk is pressed up against the cage. Big has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Por Pramuk down to the mat. Por Pramuk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Big tries to clinch up.
Big fails with the takedown.
Por Pramuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Big shoots in and drives through. Por Pramuk sprawls well.
A left and a right from Por Pramuk both land. Nice combination.
Big shoots for a takedown but Por Pramuk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk wants to clinch up but Big keeps it at a distance.
Big gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rambo Por Pramuk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Big with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Big misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Por Pramuk.
Big tries a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Por Pramuk managing to block the knees to the body from Big.
Big takes a knee right on the jaw!
Big wants a takedown.
Big tries a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Big tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Por Pramuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Big tries a knee to the head but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Por Pramuk lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Big with a knee to the head.
Big lands a knee to the head.
Big has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Por Pramuk - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Big, and another! Por Pramuk is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mr Big!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lancelot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hise has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Jesse Hise is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sir Lancelot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Hise!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hise takes one on the button.
Lancelot looks to land a combination but Hise avoids it well.
Lancelot lands a hook that stumbles Hise back into the cage. Lancelot follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hise to the canvas! Lancelot pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hise has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sir Lancelot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Click, Click Boom by Saliva as his entrance music. chuck Norris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Hunter's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Norris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Norris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Norris manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hunter to take his back!
Norris sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hunter taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). chuck Norris!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Orsolics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Danganan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hans Orsolics!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Danganan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danganan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsolics fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orsolics feints and as Danganan raises his hands in defense, Orsolics changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orsolics is pushing down on Danganan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danganan is fighting to maintain full guard but Orsolics has managed to sneak the leg through.
Orsolics passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danganan!
Orsolics controlling the position easily from mount.
Orsolics looking to control but Danganan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danganan trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Orsolics cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Danganan is rocked!
Orsolics is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Danganan is still on wobbly legs! Can Orsolics finish him?
Orsolics closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orsolics gets through Danganan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danganan takes a shot to the head.
Orsolics lands with a short shot to the head.
Danganan is trying to break free.
Danganan looks gassed!
Orsolics lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danganan backwards.
Orsolics lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsolics fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsolics makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orsolics lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsolics throws a punch but it's blocked by Danganan.
Orsolics keeps control of Danganan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsolics lands a right hand that snaps the head of Danganan backwards.
Orsolics takes a knee right on the jaw!
Danganan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orsolics working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orsolics throws a big uppercut that drops Danganan! More strikes from Orsolics and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Danganan lies dazed against the cage as Orsolics celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Orsolics!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tesla Golf (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tesla Golf!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Golf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golf circles away.
Golf misses with a head kick.
Golf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jenkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Golf is having none of it.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Golf is avoiding it.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Golf is having none of it.
Golf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Golf trying to control from Jenkins's half guard. Jenkins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Golf sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Golf is stalling in the full guard.
Golf wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Golf tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Jenkins striking off his back but it's not causing Golf any problems.
Golf won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Golf sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thurgood Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins gets a clinch.
Golf jumps into guard, dragging Jenkins to the mat.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Golf working for submissions but it's allowed Jenkins to get to half guard.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Golf won't allow it.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Golf tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
Golf is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Golf dodges it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Golf is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working for a kimura but Golf is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins throws a lazy head kick
and Golf counters with a single leg into guard. Jenkins didn't expect that.
Golf trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Golf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Golf wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Golf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jenkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Golf trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
Jenkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
Golf is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Golf stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jenkins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Golf won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Golf moves out of range.
Golf tries to work over Jenkins's front leg with a kick but Jenkins checks it.
Jenkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Golf to the mat! Golf manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golf keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Golf to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jenkins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Golf pulls down on the head and he's put Jenkins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tesla Golf!
Tesla Golf is the new middleweight champion!
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