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OFC XIV: WAR~! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix has chosen Born To Raise Hell as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dan Fernandez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hendrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hendrix holds on and takes a little breather.
Fernandez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hendrix is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hendrix has escaped and now he's on top!
Fernandez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendrix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fernandez working for a triangle but Hendrix defends it easily.
Hendrix content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hendrix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Hendrix pushes his legs off easily.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Hendrix tries to pass.
Hendrix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hendrix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hendrix stands and throws Fernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hendrix controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Despite being in the dominant position, Billy Hendrix just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Hendrix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches.
Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Hendrix.
Fernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendrix's waist but Hendrix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandez off to one side.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Hendrix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Hendrix sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandez'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 Dan Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hendrix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Hendrix lands but Fernandez takes it in his stride.
It looks like Dan Fernandez has been cut.
Hendrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
A solid body kick from Hendrix.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Hendrix changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hendrix controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix decides to stand back up. Hendrix steps back and let's Fernandez get back to his feet.
Fernandez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hendrix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendrix manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hendrix.
Hendrix scores with a head kick.
Fernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix scores a takedown into full mount!
Fernandez regains half guard.
Fernandez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hendrix passes into side control!
Fernandez is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Fernandez stops Hendrix from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix trying to control the position but Fernandez is working away.
Hendrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Fernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hendrix's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hendrix is controlling the pace.
Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Fernandez gets full guard.
Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hendrix content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Hendrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Fernandez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hendrix is looking to slow Fernandez down with leg kicks.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Hendrix circles away easily
and Hendrix counters with a nice body kick.
Fernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hendrix counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hendrix slows the pace down in half guard.
Fernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Hendrix 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.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hendrix with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Hendrix has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dan Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hendrix is looking to clinch.
Hendrix tries to clinch up.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses.
Fernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Hendrix counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hendrix escapes and throws Fernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here as Hendrix stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix lands an elbow.
Hendrix looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fernandez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hendrix in particular looking to stall.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Billy Hendrix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Hendrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendrix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Hendrix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kameron Kastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Putznaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Putznaya told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kameron Kastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Putznaya!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastle shoots in and drives through. Putznaya sprawls well.
Putznaya moves into range and clinches up with Kastle.
Putznaya scores with a knee to the head.
Putznaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Kastle blocks with his arms.
Putznaya gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kastle is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Kastle wants to control but Putznaya is having none of it.
Kastle 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.
Putznaya is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Putznaya closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putznaya decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Putznaya closes the distance and clinches.
Putznaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kastle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putznaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putznaya looking to throw knees to the head but Kastle is blocking nicely.
Putznaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kastle blocks it with crossed arms.
Putznaya looks gassed!
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Kastle blocks with his arms.
Putznaya lands a nice elbow.
Kastle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Kastle is looking to break free of the clinch but Putznaya has double underhooks.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Kastle blocks with his arms.
Kastle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kastle is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kastle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kastle misses with a takedown
and Putznaya counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Kastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putznaya throws an elbow that misses.
Kastle struggles to land a body shot inside as Putznaya controls his hands.
Putznaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kastle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Putznaya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kastle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Putznaya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kastle stalling in the clinch but Putznaya improves position.
Kastle tries to pull guard but Putznaya won't allow it.
Kastle fails to pull guard.
Putznaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putznaya keeps control of Kastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kastle wants a takedown.
Putznaya missing with knees to the body.
Kastle is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putznaya prevents Kastle from breaking the clinch.
Putznaya wants a takedown but no success here.
Putznaya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Putznaya keeps control of Kastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putznaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kastle tries to pull guard but Putznaya holds him up against the cage and eventually Kastle drops back down to his feet.
Kastle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Putznaya.
Kastle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Putznaya prevents it.
Putznaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Putznaya.
Putznaya avoiding damage as Kastle throws knees to the body.
Putznaya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Putznaya lands an elbow just above Kastle 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kastle is working for takedown but Putznaya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya is trying to trip Kastle. He has hold of a leg but Kastle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Putznaya persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Putznaya tries to stand but Kastle is controlling from the bottom.
Kastle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Putznaya!
Putznaya is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Kastle has taken his back!
Kastle wants to control but Putznaya is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Putznaya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kastle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kastle shoots in looking for a takedown. Putznaya tries to sprawl out of it but Kastle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Putznaya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Putznaya clinches.
A knee to the head by Putznaya.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putznaya.
A knee to the head by Putznaya.
Putznaya throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putznaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putznaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kastle wants to get back to striking at distance but Putznaya won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Putznaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kastle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Kastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putznaya crunches a lovely knee into Kastle's ribcage.
Kastle throws a head punch that misses.
Putznaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kastle blocks it with crossed arms.
Putznaya has Kastle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kastle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kastle avoiding damage as Putznaya throws knees to the body.
Kastle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putznaya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kastle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Putznaya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kastle is fighting off a takedown attempt but Putznaya is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kastle to the mat. Kastle regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Putznaya wants to get up but he can't break Kastle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kastle trying to keep a closed guard but Putznaya is proving a slippery customer.
Kastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya wants to stand but Kastle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kastle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Putznaya gets to his feet. Kastle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kastle with a poor takedown
and Putznaya counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kastle!
Kastle can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putznaya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kastle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastle is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putznaya is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Putznaya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kastle, pushing him back against the cage.
Putznaya is working for takedown but Kastle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Putznaya misses with an elbow over the top.
Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya looking to slow down the pace here.
Kastle managing to block the knees to the body from Putznaya.
Kastle tries to score a body lock takedown but Putznaya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putznaya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kastle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kastle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but Kastle blocks with his arms.
Putznaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kastle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Putznaya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kastle with a poor takedown
and Putznaya counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kastle's guard now.
Putznaya wants to stand but Kastle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Putznaya decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kastle, up you get!
Kastle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Putznaya counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Putznaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kastle darts in trying to clinch
and Putznaya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kastle's guard.
Victor Putznaya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Putznaya stands up from Kastle's guard - Putznaya perhaps looking for a knockout.
Putznaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putznaya wants to stand and escape but instead Kastle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Putznaya wants to stand but Kastle is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastle looking to sit in guard and control but Putznaya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Putznaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kastle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Putznaya wants to stand and escape but instead Kastle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Putznaya wants to stand up but Kastle is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Putznaya is wriggling around but Kastle manages to pass to half guard.
Kastle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kastle is keen to just control but Putznaya is a slippery customer.
Kastle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Putznaya is staying active underneath Kastle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastle thows a huge punch but Putznaya dodges it nicely.
Putznaya tries to kick Kastle off but Kastle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kastle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Putznaya counters by clinching up.
Putznaya tries a knee to the head but Kastle blocks it.
Come on Putznaya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kastle is looking to break free of the clinch but Putznaya has double underhooks.
Putznaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putznaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putznaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putznaya misses with a knee strike.
Putznaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kastle can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Putznaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kastle blocks it with crossed arms.
Kastle tries a body shot but Putznaya blocks it.
Putznaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putznaya has clasped his hands together around Kastle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kastle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Putznaya off and has taken his back!
Kastle struggling to land strikes to the head as Putznaya covers up.
Putznaya is trying to stand back up.
Kastle connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Putznaya to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Putznaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Putznaya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Putznaya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chone Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Gracie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralph Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chone Key!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Gracie shoots in but Key avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Key fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Key circles away easily
and Key holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Key really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Good control from Key.
Gracie takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie breaks Key's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Key gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Key controlling from the top position.
Key sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Key drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Key working Gracie over with strikes.
Key tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Key stalling.
Key tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Key not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie wants to sweep but Key has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key decides to stand back up.
Gracie tries to clinch but Key is having none of it.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Key.
Key misses with a jab, cross combination.
Key scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Key pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Key gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Key both land. Nice combination.
Key throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Key connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Key misses with a double jab.
Key misses with the combination.
Key fails with the takedown.
Key tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Key throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Key throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Key counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chone Key dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Key fails to land the takedown.
Key misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Key is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Key throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Key.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Key has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Key breaks the clinch.
Key swinging wilding here.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Key counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Key sees it coming and moves out of range.
Key throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Key looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Key avoids it well.
Chone Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key gets a clinch.
Key manages to break the clinch.
Key looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Key throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key breaks from the clinch.
Key instigates a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Key wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Key persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Key defends easily.
Gracie is controlling Key's posture.
Key won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Key uses it to pass to side control.
Key tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Key is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Key wants to stand but Gracie has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Key tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Key has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chone Key showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Key.
Key tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Key forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Key breaks from the clinch.
Key swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Key counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie 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.
Key must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Key postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Key with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Key decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Key throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Key swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Key throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Key.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Key counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Key is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Key recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Key is retaining full guard.
Key keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Key gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Key postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Key controlling from the top position.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Key puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chone Key has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to control but Key passes into side.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ralph Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chone Key comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Key has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chone Key!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Melo Tan Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Melo Tan Gapuz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Melo Tan Gapuz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gapuz sprawling to the canvas! Gapuz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bear finish him?!
Gapuz is rocked!
It looks like Prince Melo Tan Gapuz has been cut.
Bear closes the distance and clinches.
Gapuz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bear managing to block the knees to the body from Gapuz.
Bear pulls Gapuz into guard.
Bear is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gapuz has his hands clasped together but Bear extends an breaks Gapuz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bear.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Bear!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Vickers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into the arena with Im Shipping Up To Boston blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Fedor Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Vickers!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vickers tries to clinch up but Lesnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Vickers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Vickers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vickers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vickers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lesnar moves into range and clinches up with Vickers.
Lesnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Vickers.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vickers has eaten all the pies!
Vickers can't break the clinch.
Vickers tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks with his arms.
Lesnar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vickers blocks it with crossed arms.
Vickers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vickers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Vickers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lesnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vickers has time to react.
Vickers tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Vickers lands with a slapping head kick.
Lesnar is rocked!
Vickers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vickers throws a head kick that misses.
Rick Vickers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vickers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Vickers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lesnar avoids a kick to the body.
Vickers slips under a jab.
Lesnar throws the left hand but Vickers avoids the punch easily.
Vickers tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a lazy right hand but Vickers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vickers clinches but Lesnar breaks the clinch
and Lesnar counters by clinching up.
Vickers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lesnar keeps control of Vickers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vickers lands a knee to the head.
Vickers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vickers prevents the takedown attempt.
Vickers just leaning against Lesnar, taking a breather.
Vickers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms.
Vickers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vickers connects with a knee to the head.
Vickers tries to break the clinch but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Vickers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Vickers landing knees to the head.
Lesnar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lesnar is looking to control Vickers's arms but Vickers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lesnar has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vickers.
Vickers misses with a knee strike.
Vickers throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vickers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vickers is trying to maintain a safe position but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns Vickers into the cage.
Vickers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vickers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is working the ground and pound. Can Vickers escape?
Lesnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Will Lesnar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lesnar missing with strikes.
Vickers holding both Lesnar 's hands and preventing any damage.
Vickers avoids the strikes from Lesnar.
Vickers trying to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in full control for now.
Vickers is trying to defend against the choke here but Lesnar has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lesnar Tightens the hold and Vickers taps out furiously! Lesnar displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fedor Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Voltron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Dodger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Voltron!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dodger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dodger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dodger is working for a submission of some sort.
Dodger 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.
Dodger prevents Voltron from improving his position.
Dodger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Voltron defends it well.
Dodger seems to be working for a kimura but Voltron defends the submission attempt.
Dodger is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dodger.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dodger wants to land a leg kick but Voltron is out of range.
Dodger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dodger looking to slow down the pace here.
Dodger stalling.
Dodger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voltron breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A leg kick checked by Dodger.
Dodger cracks Voltron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Voltron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voltron throws a series of punches but Dodger avoids them all with ease.
Dodger tries to work over Voltron's front leg with a kick but Voltron checks it.
Voltron misses with the combination.
Voltron misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodger throws a lazy right hand but Voltron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voltron misses with the combination.
Dodger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dodger rushes Voltron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voltron tries to break the clinch but Dodger is controlling the position.
Dodger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voltron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dodger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voltron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodger fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dodger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voltron misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Voltron wants to break free but Dodger has control.
Voltron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dodger has him pressed against the cage.
Dodger tries for a takedown but Voltron manages to get underhooks.
Voltron stops a takedown attempt from Dodger.
Dodger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Voltron is looking to break free of the clinch but Dodger has double underhooks.
Voltron lands a knee to the head.
Dodger stalling.
Dodger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voltron is keeping busy.
Voltron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dodger has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voltron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dodger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voltron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dodger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Voltron uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Dodger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dodger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dodger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voltron.
Dodger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dodger throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Dodger misses
and Voltron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dodger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Voltron is trying to maintain the position but Dodger is very close to passing his half guard.
Dodger really is a fat lump.
Dodger is pressing down on Voltron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Voltron is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voltron wants to improve his position but Dodger is controlling well.
Dodger wants to pass the guard but Voltron is defending well.
Dodger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dodger with the ground and pound but Voltron uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dodger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Voltron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Voltron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Voltron!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dodger is looking for a sweep.
Dodger regains half guard.
Dodger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dodger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dodger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dodger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dodger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodger wants to sweep here but Voltron controlling him for the moment.
Dodger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dodger is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Voltron frees his head nicely. Oh but Dodger has switched to an armbar! Voltron is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roger Dodger!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yakko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Secret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Secret has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yakko Warner's chin.
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130 lbs
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139 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yakko Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Levi Secret!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secret tries a head kick but it misses.
Secret tries to clinch up.
Secret fails with a takedown attempt.
Secret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warner.
Secret connects with a high kick.
Warner is rocked!
Secret tries for a takedown but Warner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Secret looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Secret is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Warner stalls from top position.
Warner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Secret keeps working.
Warner throws a strike aimed at the side of Secret's head but Secret avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Secret is looking to reverse the position.
Warner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Secret is avoiding damage well.
Secret tries to buck Warner off but Warner is having none of it.
Secret defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Secret tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Secret with a poor takedown
and Warner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yakko Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Secret.
Secret looks gassed!
Secret looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warner 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.
Warner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warner wants to control from the top but Secret keeps moving.
Secret controls Warner momentarily but Warner frees himself.
Warner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Secret can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warner controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Secret works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Secret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Secret tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warner closes the distance and clinches.
Secret wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Secret misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Warner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Secret clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Warner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Warner working for a choke but Secret is defending well.
Warner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Secret has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner missing with strikes from the back.
Warner trying to control.
Secret avoids the strikes from Warner.
Secret tries to escape but Warner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Warner wants to control but Secret is keeping busy.
Warner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Secret doesn't escape.
Warner throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Warner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Secret's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Secret covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Secret covering up well and avoiding damage.
Secret covering up well under a series of strikes from Warner.
Secret tries to break free.
Warner working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Secret is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Warner has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Secret taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yakko Warner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kidd Brusko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Lee (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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225 lbs
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250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kidd Brusko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Lee!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brusko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lee connects with a decent elbow.
Brusko sneaks back into half guard.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brusko is working to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control but Brusko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brusko?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Brusko defends it well.
Brusko throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lee. What's that going to do exactly?
Lee trying to control but Brusko is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has hold of Brusko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brusko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee prevents Brusko from getting the reversal.
Lee looking to control but Brusko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Lee.
Lee wants to finish this one by submission but Brusko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lee.
Brusko can't escape the position.
Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brusko's face.
Brusko is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee has control of Brusko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brusko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brusko wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Brusko is working to get back to half guard.
Brusko is breathing heavily.
Lee with good strikes from the mount here!
Lee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brusko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lee looking to finish Brusko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brusko!
Lee looking to finish Brusko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brusko!
BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brusko is rocked!
Lee postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Brusko badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lee around the waist but Lee pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lee is the winner by TKO! Lee jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franz Ritter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Franz Ritter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter swings for the body but Hugo moves out of range.
Hugo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ritter cracks Hugo with an open hand slap.
It looks like Victor Hugo has been cut.
Ritter cracks Hugo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ritter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hugo to stand back up!
Hugo is rocked!
Hugo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ritter tries to avoid it but Hugo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ritter to the ground. Ritter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Hugo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter throws an overhand right that lands on Hugo's shoulder, as Hugo tries to avoid the shot.
Ritter swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugo.
Hugo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritter lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hugo tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franz Ritter!
Franz Ritter is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by I want to be More by Paul Dateh. Big has chosen Biggie Smalls - Juicy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mr Big enters the cage!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Tim Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Big!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Big looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Big is looking for a sweep.
Song controls the position.
Song wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Big, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Big, who protects the arm well.
Big throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Song trying to control the position but Big is working away.
Song tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Song has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Big's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Big tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Song wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Big sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Song passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Big!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Song locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Big is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Song!
Tim Song retains his bantamweight title!
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