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VAF 8 - Levitation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Messinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big has chosen Biggie Smalls - Juicy as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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137 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will Messinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Big!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messinger lands with a kick to the temple. Big shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Messinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big tries a knee to the head but Messinger blocks it.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Messinger blocks with his arms.
Big throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Messinger blocks it with crossed arms.
Messinger blocks an elbow strike from Big.
Messinger prevents the takedown attempt.
Big tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Messinger managing to block the knees to the body from Big.
Big misses with a knee to the head.
Big has Messinger pushed against the cage.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but Messinger blocks with his arms.
Messinger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Big stalling in the clinch but Messinger improves position.
Messinger prevents the takedown attempt.
Big using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Messinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big looks gassed!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Messinger managing to block the knees to the body from Big.
Good body shot from Messinger.
Big trying to land knees to the body.
Messinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Messinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Big smiles and moves away.
Messinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Big swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Messinger is trying to break free.
Big prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Messinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Messinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Big lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Messinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Big pulls his leg out and moves away.
Messinger rushes Big and presses him up against the cage.
Messinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Big up against the cage.
Messinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Big won't allow it.
Messinger looking to throw knees to the head but Big is blocking nicely.
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Messinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big backwards.
Big tries to land knees in the clinch but Messinger avoids the damage to the body.
Big slows down the pace here.
Big throws a knee to the head but misses.
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Big misses with a knee to the head.
Messinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Big avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Big.
Big has Messinger pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big lands a nice knee to the body.
Big has Messinger pushed against the cage.
Big with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Big has clasped his hands together around Messinger's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Big landing strikes.
Big is working Messinger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Big moves into full mount!
Big cracks Messinger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Big lands a big elbow.
Big lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Messinger hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messinger tries to hold on but Big postures up.
Big prevents Messinger from getting the reversal.
Messinger bucks up and throws Big to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Messinger clinches with his opponent.
Messinger pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big tries to land knees in the clinch but Messinger avoids the damage to the body.
Messinger manages to break the clinch.
Messinger moves in looking to clinch but Big pushes him off.
Big moves into the clinch.
Messinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messinger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Big's hands.
Messinger clinches up against the cage.
Big prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Messinger.
Messinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Messinger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Messinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messinger pushes Big up against the cage in a clinch.
Big is pressed up against the cage. Messinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Big down to the mat. Big avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Messinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Big in his tracks.
Messinger clinches up against the cage.
Messinger taking a breather.
Messinger wants to break free but Big has control.
Big with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Messinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Big pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Big tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Big drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Big pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messinger wants a takedown.
Big tries to score a body lock takedown but Messinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Messinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Big tries to land knees in the clinch but Messinger avoids the damage to the body.
Big lands a nice knee to the body.
Messinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Messinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Big avoids the damage to the body.
Big misses with a knee strike.
Big lands a takedown into guard.
Big throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Big prevents Messinger from getting back to his feet.
Big wants to control from the top but Messinger keeps moving.
Big in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Big connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messinger is trying to control the position but Big postures up.
Messinger wants to sweep here but Big controlling him for the moment.
Big 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.
A close round but Mr Big will probably get the nod.
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.
Messinger misses with a few strikes there.
Messinger connects with a high kick.
Big shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Big putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Messinger is working to get back to half guard.
Big putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Big landing strikes, looking to finish!
Big is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Big!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Big!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raza Gordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan The Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raza Gordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan The Man!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Man lands a lovely overhand right.
The Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Man looks to land a combination. Gordan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Raza Gordan has been cut.
Gordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gordan slips a jab and a cross from The Man.
Gordan moves in looking to clinch but The Man pushes him off.
Gordan is looking to clinch but The Man is avoiding it.
Raza Gordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Man tries to avoid it but Gordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Man to the ground. The Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordan manages to avoid it.
The Man lands with a shot to the body.
Gordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gordan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raza Gordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordan.
The Man throws a combination. Gordan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gordan is rocked!
The Man lands with a big right hook that stumbles Gordan - he's out on his feet here! The Man follows up with another monster hook that separates Gordan from consciousness! Gordan falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! The Man stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stan The Man!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Old Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Old Bastard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Old Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakuna Matata!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bastard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bastard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bastard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matata has control of Bastard's left arm, preventing Bastard from doing any damage.
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 controls Bastard momentarily but Bastard frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard throwing strikes from guard but Matata blocks nicely.
Bastard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matata is keeping the position for now.
Matata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bastard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matata is defending against the submission attempts here by Bastard.
Matata trying to control but Bastard postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata wants to get back to full guard.
Matata is doing well to control the position and prevent Bastard from advancing to side control.
Matata is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matata wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bastard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bastard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matata gets a takedown into half guard.
Matata is controlling the pace.
Matata trying to control from half guard but Bastard is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matata prevents Bastard from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Matata seems content to control.
Bastard tries to get to full guard but Matata has control of the leg.
Matata is taking a breather. Bastard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Matata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bastard gets back to full guard.
Bastard had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Matata is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bastard Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Matata's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard gets his hands free as Matata looks to control.
Bastard lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matata rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Matata wants to improve his position but Bastard is controlling well.
Bastard is trying for a kimura here. Matata looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bastard wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Old Bastard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joerg Roessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joerg Roessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Jones Sr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roessler walks into a stiff left hand from Jones Sr.
Jones Sr lands a with a good body shot.
Roessler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones Sr blocks a head kick by Roessler.
Roessler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roessler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roessler is breathing heavily.
Roessler shoots in for a takedown but Jones Sr shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joerg Roessler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones Sr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones Sr throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Roessler stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Jones Sr follows into mount!
Roessler is rocked!
It looks like Joerg Roessler has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Sr working for a submission but Roessler is keeping him at bay.
Oh Roessler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roessler is looking to get to half guard.
Roessler seems to have got his legs back now.
Roessler is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roessler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Roessler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roessler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roessler.
Jones Sr trying to control the position from guard on top but Roessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Sr won't allow Roessler to sweep him here.
Jones Sr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roessler's guard.
Roessler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones Sr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones Sr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones Sr trying to control but Roessler is working from the bottom.
Roessler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones Sr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roessler wants to sweep here but Jones Sr controlling him for the moment.
Roessler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones Sr is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Roessler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones Sr's back instead.
Jones Sr rolls, trying to escape but Roessler keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roessler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jones Sr trying to control the position but Roessler manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Sr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Roessler is staying active.
Roessler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones Sr is defending well though. Roessler let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones Sr is trying to get back to his feet but Roessler has full control of the position and if anything, Jones Sr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones Sr turns into Roessler and is now in his guard.
Roessler has a closed guard, preventing Jones Sr from standing up.
Roessler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones Sr wants to control from the top but Roessler keeps moving.
Jones Sr stopping the sweep attempt from Roessler.
Roessler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones Sr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roessler keeping moving, preventing Jones Sr from controlling successfully.
Jones Sr tries to stand but Roessler is controlling from the bottom.
Roessler keeping moving, preventing Jones Sr from controlling successfully.
Roessler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones Sr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones Sr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones Sr wants to control from the top but Roessler keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones Sr wants to pass the guard but Roessler is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roessler is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Jones Sr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joerg Roessler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roessler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones Sr circles away.
Roessler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones Sr is fending him off so far but Roessler persists. Nope, Jones Sr circles away and we're back to standing.
Roessler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joerg Roessler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roessler.
Nice sprawl there from Jones Sr as Roessler shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Jones Sr.
Roessler shoots in for a double leg but Jones Sr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roessler.
Roessler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones Sr's waist but Jones Sr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roessler off to one side.
Roessler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones Sr sprawls well initially but Roessler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roessler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones Sr defends it well.
Jones Sr is breathing heavily.
Roessler works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Sr is looking for a sweep.
Roessler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones Sr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roessler works to advance to full mount. Jones Sr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Roessler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roessler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones Sr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones Sr tries to control Roessler's head but Roessler pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Jones Sr is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Joerg Roessler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bones's choice of entrance music: One by Metallica. chuck Norris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Geronimo Bones's chin.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geronimo Bones!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris misses with a takedown attempt - Bones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones stuffs the takedown.
Norris shoots in but Bones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bones is looking to stand up but Norris isn't so interested in that idea.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bones is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Norris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Norris drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Norris seems to have locked his on tight now - Bones screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Norris, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). chuck Norris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Orsolics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apolo Jagez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apolo Jagez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
3 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Apolo Jagez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagez misses with a takedown attempt - Orsolics sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jagez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orsolics's waist but Orsolics gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jagez off to one side.
Good exchange - Jagez coming out on top.
Orsolics tries to clinch but Jagez moves out of range.
Orsolics drives through and clinches with Jagez against the cage.
Orsolics breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jagez swats away the attempt to clinch by Orsolics.
Orsolics moves in looking to clinch but Jagez pushes him off.
Orsolics fails with the takedown.
Orsolics tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jagez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orsolics has Jagez up against the cage in a clinch.
Orsolics softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jagez is trying to break free.
Orsolics misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orsolics wants to break free but Jagez has control.
Jagez is trying to break the clinch but Orsolics has him pressed against the cage.
Jagez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsolics.
A short right from Orsolics.
Orsolics wants to get back to striking at distance but Jagez won't allow it.
Jagez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jagez breaks from the clinch.
Orsolics fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jagez looks for a takedown but Orsolics sprawls well.
Hans Orsolics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apolo Jagez.
Jagez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jagez showed some decent athleticism there.
Jagez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsolics is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsolics is working hard here to advance position.
Orsolics makes his way to full guard, as Jagez worked for a kimura.
Jagez looks gassed!
Orsolics had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jagez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Orsolics Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jagez's back instead.
Jagez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jagez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsolics looking to pass the guard.
Orsolics wants to stand but Jagez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jagez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orsolics's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsolics keeping full guard, as Jagez tries to pass.
Jagez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orsolics dives on top into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Orsolics trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orsolics advances to half guard.
Orsolics has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orsolics lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Orsolics.
Jagez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jagez is squirming around, avoiding Orsolics's attempts to control the action.
Orsolics prevents Jagez from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jagez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jagez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Orsolics should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jagez has tightened it up now! Orsolics should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Apolo Jagez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Litoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer J Pimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Litoris comes into the arena with Khia - My Neck, my Back blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Litoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Homer J Pimpson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Litoris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Litoris shoots in but Pimpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pimpson misses with a head kick.
Litoris blocks a head kick by Pimpson.
Litoris blocks a head kick by Pimpson.
Pimpson throws a head kick that Litoris semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Pimpson. No joy for Litoris on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Litoris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pimpson throws a head kick that half lands.
Pimpson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Litoris.
Litoris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pimpson pinned against the cage. Pimpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pimpson blocks a head kick by Litoris.
Litoris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Litoris's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Litoris trying to pass the guard but Pimpson defending well.
Litoris moves nicely into side control.
Litoris passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pimpson!
Litoris looking to isolate an arm here. Pimpson doesn't see it coming and as Litoris extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Litoris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Litoris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Istok Stanojevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanojevic comes to the cage accompanied by You've Got a Killer Scene There, Man. Hise has chosen Amazing as his entrance music. Jesse Hise will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Istok Stanojevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Hise!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanojevic shoots for a takedown but Hise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hise tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanojevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hise misses with a takedown
and Stanojevic counters with a single leg into guard. Hise didn't expect that.
Stanojevic slips nicely into half guard.
Stanojevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanojevic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hise blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stanojevic.
Stanojevic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hise wants to improve his position but Stanojevic is controlling well.
Hise manages to get to full guard.
Stanojevic is breathing heavily.
Stanojevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hise controls Stanojevic momentarily but Stanojevic frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanojevic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hise is keeping the position for now.
Hise is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanojevic 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stanojevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanojevic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hise lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stanojevic dodges an elbow strike from Hise.
Stanojevic digs a right hand into Hise's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hise's gas tank.
Hise breaks from the clinch.
Hise shoots and misses
and Stanojevic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stanojevic.
Hise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hise drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stanojevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stanojevic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hise misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Stanojevic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stanojevic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stanojevic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hise is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stanojevic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stanojevic tries for a kimura but Hise is defending well.
Stanojevic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hise is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stanojevic misses with the ground and pound.
Stanojevic has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hise is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Stanojevic yanks on the arm and Hise is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Stanojevic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Istok Stanojevic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tesla Golf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tesla Golf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tesla Golf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Golf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Golf has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Golf trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Golf wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie prevents Golf from improving his position.
Golf manages to get to full guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golf looking to control.
Golf looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Golf won't let him.
Golf wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Golf trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Golf keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Golf. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golf throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Golf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Golf gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Golf keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie passes Golf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Golf defends it well.
Golf trying to control from the bottom.
Golf gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golf is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golf defending well though.
Golf is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Golf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie has hold of Golf's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Golf manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie prevents Golf from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie stands up from mount. Strange move.
Golf throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Golf sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Golf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Golf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Golf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Golf is holding on tight.
Gracie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping body kick lands there for Golf.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Golf.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Golf.
Golf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie feints and as Golf raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Golf screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ronaldo Gracie!
Ronaldo Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lancelot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cris Dunn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Sir Lancelot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cris Dunn!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancelot lands a head kick. Dunn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lancelot misses with a wild combination.
Lancelot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancelot lands a two punch combo.
Lancelot looks to land a body kick but Dunn moved away.
A head kick misses from Lancelot.
Lancelot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lancelot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lancelot lands a high kick!
Lancelot instigates a clinch.
Dunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lancelot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lancelot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancelot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lancelot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunn throws a chopping leg kick but Lancelot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sir Lancelot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn misses with a double jab.
Dunn feints and as Lancelot raises his hands in defense, Dunn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn passes Lancelot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dunn is keen to just control but Lancelot is a slippery customer.
Dunn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lancelot defends it well.
Dunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancelot wants to get back to his feet.
Dunn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dunn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lancelot is surviving well by controlling Dunn's body position as best he can.
Dunn looks gassed!
Dunn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dunn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lancelot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lancelot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dunn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lancelot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dunn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lancelot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn trying to control the action but Lancelot is working from the bottom.
Lancelot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dunn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lancelot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dunn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lancelot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lancelot wants to get back to his feet.
Dunn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lancelot is trying to buck Dunn off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dunn has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lancelot is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cris Dunn!
Cris Dunn is the new welterweight champion!
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