 |
KDU 27 - Tiebreaker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lobsta Mang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emilio Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martinez's half guard.
Still in half guard, Mang seems content to control.
Martinez wants to control but Mang is keeping busy.
Mang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mang wants to free his trapped foot but Martinez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mang trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Mang passes to side control.
Martinez tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Mang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Martinez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Martinez is not content to let Mang control the position.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but Mang keeps moving and retains side control.
Mang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez with a poor takedown
and Mang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martinez is in trouble now - Mang has advanced to mount!
Mang moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Martinez has worked his arm free - good work by Martinez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mang stands up and beckons Martinez to his feet.
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick and Mang moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick and Mang moves out of range easily.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt
and Mang counters with a one-two to the body.
Mang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mang counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Martinez!
Mang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martinez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martinez and Mang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Mang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Mang drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mang is breathing heavily.
Martinez stops Mang from passing to mount.
Mang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martinez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mang but great work by Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobsta Mang dominated that round.
That's time! Mang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martinez wants to clinch but Mang slips to the side
and Mang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez tries to land knees in the clinch but Mang avoids the damage to the body.
Martinez landing knees to the head.
Mang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mang has hold of one of Martinez's legs. Martinez is fighting the takedown attempt but Mang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mang tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Mang trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Mang has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mang's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez stands and steps away. Mang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt
and Mang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mang.
Mang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mang tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez kicks Mang off and gets to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mang.
Martinez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mang working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang decides to stand back up.
Martinez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mang trying to control from Martinez's half guard. Martinez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mang postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez looking to control.
Mang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinez dives on top into guard.
Mang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mang keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Mang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobsta Mang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mang throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt
and Mang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Martinez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mang counters with a nice body kick.
Mang throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Lobsta Mang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez wants to clinch but Mang slips to the side
and Mang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martinez's knee momentarily.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Mang blocks it.
Mang avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Mang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Mang from controlling successfully.
Mang tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Mang has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mang's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to stand but Mang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.
Martinez is looking to stand up but Mang won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez trying to control but Mang is working from the bottom.
Mang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martinez is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mang scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang controlling his opponent.
Mang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Martinez hang on?
Emilio Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez blocking the ground and pound.
Mang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mang wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Martinez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lobsta Mang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mang prevents Martinez from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lobsta Mang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lobsta Mang!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trip Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luis The Brazilian Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Brazilian Thunder has chosen Breakin the Law as his entrance music. Trip Hammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to luis The Brazilian Thunder's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
19
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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, Trip Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, luis The Brazilian Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Brazilian Thunder moves away.
Hammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer stops The Brazilian Thunder from getting back to his feet.
Hammer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Brazilian Thunder is trying to stand.
Hammer is nestled in close to The Brazilian Thunder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Brazilian Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer thows a huge punch but The Brazilian Thunder dodges it nicely.
Hammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Brazilian Thunder's head.
The Brazilian Thunder has one foot on Hammer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer tries to work over The Brazilian Thunder's front leg with a kick but The Brazilian Thunder checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Brazilian Thunder stuffs the takedown.
The Brazilian Thunder checks a leg kick.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Brazilian Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
luis The Brazilian Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
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.
Hammer swinging wilding here.
The Brazilian Thunder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Brazilian Thunder scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trip Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Brazilian Thunder slips under a jab.
Hammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
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.
The Brazilian Thunder avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Brazilian Thunder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Brazilian Thunder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.
The Brazilian Thunder pushes Hammer off looking to stand but Hammer dives back in and keeps control.
Hammer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammer thows a huge punch but The Brazilian Thunder dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer throwing shots but The Brazilian Thunder is blocking nicely.
The Brazilian Thunder wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Brazilian Thunder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hammer's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trip Hammer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammer misses with a takedown
and The Brazilian Thunder counters with an outside leg kick.
Hammer throws a lazy head kick
and The Brazilian Thunder counters with a head kick. That will keep Hammer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Trip Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt
and The Brazilian Thunder counters with a solid body kick.
The Brazilian Thunder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammer. That did some damage!
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Brazilian Thunder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer throws a body kick the misses
and The Brazilian Thunder counters with a leg kick.
The Brazilian Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Brazilian Thunder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hammer scores with a takedown into The Brazilian Thunder's guard.
The Brazilian Thunder wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Brazilian Thunder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.
The Brazilian Thunder tries to kick Hammer off but Hammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hammer 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.
The Brazilian Thunder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but The Brazilian Thunder is defending the position.
The Brazilian Thunder is in trouble now - Hammer has advanced to mount!
The Brazilian Thunder wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Brazilian Thunder looks a forlorn figure.
You get the feeling that The Brazilian Thunder really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The Brazilian Thunder is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a head shot.
The Brazilian Thunder wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hammer lands with some strikes.
Hammer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hammer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Brazilian Thunder hang on?
Hammer cracks The Brazilian Thunder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The Brazilian Thunder is rocked!
Hammer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Brazilian Thunder is still in real trouble! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer unloading with bombs!
Hammer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Brazilian Thunder wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hammer lands a big elbow.
The Brazilian Thunder seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammer lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Hammer! The Brazilian Thunder is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trip Hammer!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
24% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with Sick Puppies-Youre going down blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
23
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Davis prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Davis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Davis.
Davis breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Davis with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Davis lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis lands with some strikes.
Davis landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Davis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big strike lands for Davis! That's really hurt Jones and he's turned his back - Davis keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Davis Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Davis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bepo Kroner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano comes to the cage accompanied by Insano Laugh. Captain Insano had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
|
185 cm
25
173 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bepo Kroner!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano throws a sloppy head kick and Kroner moves out of range easily.
Kroner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kroner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Insano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Insano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Insano tries a knee to the head but Kroner blocks it.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Insano lands a damaging elbow.
Kroner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kroner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bepo Kroner.
Kroner tries to pull guard but Insano won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Kroner tries to pull guard but Insano holds him up against the cage and eventually Kroner drops back down to his feet.
Kroner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Insano uses from the top position.
Insano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kroner's guard.
Kroner is trying to control the position but Insano postures up.
Insano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kroner's guard.
Kroner is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Insano rolls with it to try and escape but Kroner cranks on the arm and Insano is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bepo Kroner!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bamboo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 199 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
198 cm
23
271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big heart |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Bamboo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamboo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obworth swivels and escapes.
Obworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bamboo at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Obworth.
It looks like Billy Bamboo has been cut.
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!
Obworth misses the shot to the body.
Obworth lands a big uppercut and Bamboo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bamboo looks OK. Obworth waves Bamboo back to his feet!
Bamboo is rocked!
Obworth lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bamboo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Obworth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Obworth!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Crump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trainer Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
|
189 cm
23
204 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Crump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Wrestle!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crump swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrestle.
Crump misses with a low kick.
Wrestle blocks a leg kick.
Wrestle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Trainer Wrestle has been cut.
Crump moves out of range as Wrestle strikes.
Crump scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crump is looking to chop away at Wrestle's legs.
Wrestle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wrestle moves out of range of the body kick.
Wrestle checks the leg kick.
Crump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrestle tries to close the distance and clinch but Crump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrestle wants to clinch.
Crump feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wrestle's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crump moves into the clinch.
Crump is trying to force a seperation but Wrestle has the dominant position.
Crump can't break the clinch.
Wrestle taking a breather.
Wrestle misses with a punch on the inside.
Crump tries for a takedown but Wrestle manages to get underhooks.
Crump tries to break the clinch but Wrestle is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrestle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wrestle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jason Crump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crump tries to land a front kick but Wrestle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wrestle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Crump being controlled against the cage.
Crump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wrestle is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wrestle can't break the clinch.
Wrestle is trying to force a seperation but Crump has the dominant position.
Wrestle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Wrestle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crump looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wrestle misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrestle slowing the pace effectively.
Crump tries to break the clinch but Wrestle is controlling the position.
Crump tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wrestle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Wrestle.
Crump is trying to break the clinch but Wrestle has him pressed against the cage.
Wrestle pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trainer Wrestle.
Wrestle blocks a leg kick.
Crump takes a swing at Wrestle's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Crump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trainer Wrestle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crump attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wrestle moves out of range of the body kick.
Jason Crump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crump wants to slow Wrestle down by chopping away at his legs.
Crump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wrestle tries to clinch but Crump moves away
and Crump counters with a nice leg kick.
Wrestle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crump wants to get back to striking at distance but Wrestle won't allow it.
Crump tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wrestle smiles and moves away.
Wrestle moves in looking to clinch but Crump pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crump misses with a low kick.
Wrestle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trainer Wrestle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump throws a leg kick but Wrestle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crump throws a head kick but Wrestle moves out of range.
Wrestle tries to clinch up but Crump circles away and keeps his distance.
Crump misses with a low kick.
Crump misses with a low kick.
Crump throws and low kick but Wrestle moves out of range easily.
Crump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrestle moves out of range of the leg kick from Crump.
Wrestle missing with a left hand there. Crump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crump tries to score with a low kick but Wrestle moves his leg out of the way.
Crump tries to clinch up
and Wrestle counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrestle lands a hook that snaps the head of Crump backwards.
Wrestle tries to break free but Crump pushes him back against the cage.
Wrestle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wrestle is stalling here.
Crump fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crump can't break the clinch.
Wrestle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crump or not.
Wrestle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wrestle is trying to force a seperation but Crump has the dominant position.
Wrestle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crump up against the cage.
Wrestle keeps control of Crump as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wrestle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crump up against the cage.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trainer Wrestle.
Crump pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wrestle is out of range and Crump settles back down.
Crump misses with a low kick as Wrestle jumps back.
Crump throws out a leg kick but Wrestle moves out of range and Crump only half commits.
Wrestle lands a right hook to the body.
Crump wants to slow Wrestle down by chopping away at his legs.
Wrestle has Crump up against the cage in a clinch.
Crump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestle closes the distance and clinches.
Wrestle is pushing Crump up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crump wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trainer Wrestle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wrestle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrestle drives through and clinches with Crump against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wrestle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wrestle missing with knees to the body.
Wrestle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wrestle is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestle tries to break the clinch but Crump is controlling the position.
Wrestle tries to circle away but Crump has him pinned against the cage.
Crump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crump is trying to force a seperation but Wrestle has the dominant position.
Wrestle effectively controlling the action here.
Crump can't break the clinch.
Wrestle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Crump or not.
Wrestle can't break the clinch.
Crump wants to get back to striking at distance but Wrestle won't allow it.
Wrestle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrestle tries to circle away but Crump has him pinned against the cage.
Crump fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wrestle avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wrestle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wrestle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrestle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crump has Wrestle pressed against the cage, preventing Wrestle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wrestle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crump being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crump is looking to break free of the clinch but Wrestle has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Wrestle to work.
Crump wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrestle wants to clinch up but Crump keeps it at a distance.
Wrestle has Crump up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrestle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crump, right into the meat.
Wrestle tries to clinch up.
Wrestle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crump misses with a leg kick.
Crump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestle drives through and clinches with Crump against the cage.
Wrestle just leaning against Crump, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trainer Wrestle.
I think Wrestle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trainer Wrestle!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
19% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Buckleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahut Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckleberry comes to the cage accompanied by Give Up The Funk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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, Prince Buckleberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mahut Uno!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckleberry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buckleberry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buckleberry trying to keep a closed guard but Uno is proving a slippery customer.
Uno trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckleberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckleberry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Uno passes into half guard.
Uno tries to pass to full mount but Buckleberry defends it.
Buckleberry trying to hold on to Uno's head to control him but Uno postures up.
Buckleberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno is keen to just control but Buckleberry is a slippery customer.
Uno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buckleberry tries to roll over but Uno keeps him under control.
Uno wants to take a breather but Buckleberry is having none of it.
Uno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buckleberry sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buckleberry throws a lazy head kick
and Uno counters with a takedown into side control.
Uno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Buckleberry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uno's best efforts.
Buckleberry tries to roll over but Uno keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno wants to work for an arm triangle but Buckleberry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uno works his way into full mount!
Uno avoids the attempt from Buckleberry to control.
Uno controlling from the full mount.
Buckleberry is working to get back to half guard.
Buckleberry tries to hold on but Uno pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckleberry is squirming around, avoiding Uno's attempts to control the action.
Uno avoids the attempt from Buckleberry to control.
Uno working for a submission but Buckleberry is keeping him at bay.
Uno wants to control the pace but Buckleberry is squirming around nicely.
Uno swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Buckleberry is now in Uno's guard. A big mistake from Uno there, giving up the dominant position!
Buckleberry trying to control but Uno is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buckleberry's guard.
Uno tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckleberry is retaining full guard.
Uno is looking to stand up but Buckleberry won't let him.
Buckleberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uno defends well.
Buckleberry controls Uno momentarily but Uno frees himself.
Buckleberry is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Uno rolls with it to try and escape but Buckleberry cranks on the arm and Uno is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prince Buckleberry!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brunson Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bocephus Addams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doyle's entrance music is On To The Next One. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Addams's choice of entrance music: Coheed and Cambria - Gravemakers and Gunslingers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
210 cm
24
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brunson Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bocephus Addams!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Bocephus Addams has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Doyle.
Addams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doyle throws a series of punches but Addams moves out of range.
Addams shoots in and drives through. Doyle sprawls well.
Addams works over Doyle's head and body with a nice combination.
Doyle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Addams.
Brunson Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bocephus Addams.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Addams fails to land with a series of punches.
Addams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.
Addams shoots in and drives through. Doyle sprawls well.
Doyle fails to land the takedown.
Addams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Addams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Doyle defends it.
Addams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doyle is trying to stand.
Addams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Addams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doyle defending well though.
Doyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doyle is trying to stand up here but Addams is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doyle throws a shot from downtown. Addams moves away and avoids it.
Addams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Addams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Addams working Doyle over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Addams misses with a head shot.
Addams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Doyle wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams punching from mount but Doyle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
BOOM! Addams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Addams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Doyle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Addams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Addams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Addams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Addams fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Addams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Addams is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Doyle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Doyle!
Addams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Doyle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Addams looks gassed!
Addams blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Addams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Addams wanted to stand there but Doyle had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams stands up and waves to Doyle to follow him.
Addams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams tries for a takedown but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Addams misses with a takedown attempt - Doyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doyle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doyle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doyle showed some decent athleticism there.
Doyle decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bocephus Addams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bocephus Addams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Addams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Doyle gets caught flat footed, as Addams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Addams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doyle's head.
Addams thows a big elbow that misses.
Addams gets to his feet. Doyle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Doyle throws out a loose jab but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Addams or perhaps it was just good defense by Doyle which made him look bad.
Addams misses with a looping left.
Doyle misses with a body punch
and Addams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doyle won't be happy with that.
Addams working the strikes but Doyle uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Addams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Addams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doyle's head.
Addams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams thows a huge punch but Doyle dodges it nicely.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle kicks Addams off and gets back to his feet.
Doyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doyle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to de liver by Doyle. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Doyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
Doyle takes a swing at Addams's ribcage but misses.
Addams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Doyle to the mat! Doyle manages to get full guard.
Doyle pushes Addams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Addams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doyle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Addams catches Doyle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Addams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brunson Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bocephus Addams.
Addams slaps away a takedown attempt from Doyle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Addams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Doyle wants to get back to full guard.
Addams decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doyle.
Addams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doyle as he jumps to the side.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doyle misses with a series of wild punches.
Bocephus Addams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doyle tries for a takedown but Addams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Addams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doyle did well to prevent Addams getting side control.
Addams thows a huge punch but Doyle dodges it nicely.
Addams throwing shots but Doyle is blocking nicely.
Addams stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams shoots in for a double leg but Doyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Addams takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doyle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Addams's head.
Doyle with a nice cross.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Addams slips a straight right by Doyle.
Addams fails with a takedown attempt.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Addams is just out of range.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Addams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doyle leaves Addams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Addams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doyle jabs at Addams's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bocephus Addams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bocephus Addams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Doyle fails with the takedown
and Addams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doyle misses with a few strikes there.
Addams scores with a takedown into Doyle's guard.
Addams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doyle, up you get!
Addams tries for a takedown but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Addams.
Doyle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Addams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Doyle to his feet.
Doyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams with a poor takedown
and Doyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Addams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Addams shoots in for a double leg but Doyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brunson Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bocephus Addams.
Doyle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Addams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Addams shoots in for a takedown but Doyle shows good takedown defense.
Addams slips a jab from Doyle.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Addams moves away.
Addams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doyle.
Addams dives in and grabs Doyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doyle pushes down on Addams's head and hops out.
Addams needs to keep his hands up - Doyle had a free shot at his head there.
Doyle closes the distance and clinches up with Addams, looking for a takedown. Doyle pushes Addams against the cage but Addams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Addams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doyle.
Addams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doyle is fending him off so far but Addams persists. Nope, Doyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Doyle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Addams counters with a single leg into guard. Doyle didn't expect that.
Doyle pulls Addams in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams throws and elbow that misses. Doyle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Addams's guard. Nice move by Doyle!
Addams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doyle is controlling him.
Addams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Doyle there.
Addams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doyle but Doyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doyle looks to land a left hand but Addams moved out of range nicely.
Addams needs to keep his hands up - Doyle had a free shot at his head there.
Addams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doyle's guard.
Addams is looking to work some ground and pound but Doyle has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams throws a strike but Doyle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Doyle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Addams, up you get!
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but Addams shows good takedown defense.
Doyle slips a jab and a cross from Addams.
Brunson Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Addams shoots in looking for a takedown. Doyle tries to sprawl out of it but Addams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doyle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Addams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Addams somewhat.
Addams slips a jab from Doyle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Addams lands.
Addams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Addams with that takedown attempt.
Addams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doyle lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Doyle finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Doyle misses the target.
Doyle thuds a left hand into Addams's body.
Doyle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Addams at a distance.
Addams avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Bocephus Addams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Addams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Addams throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Addams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brunson Doyle.
I think Addams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bocephus Addams!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Talafua Toluao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zues Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orion is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Angry Again- Megadeth. Zues Orion will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
313 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
225 cm
20
311 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Talafua Toluao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zues Orion!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toluao checks a low kick from Orion.
Toluao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Talafua Toluao has been cut.
Toluao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion drops Toluao with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Toluao looks back up at him and smiles so Orion waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion gets caught flat footed, as Toluao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Toluao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toluao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toluao.
Toluao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orion is keeping the position for now.
Toluao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orion is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Toluao, into his guard.
Orion won't allow Toluao to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orion content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toluao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toluao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toluao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Toluao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toluao wants to sweep but no luck.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Toluao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toluao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion preventing the sweep.
Toluao pulls Orion in to control the position.
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.
Toluao trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Orion wants to stand but Toluao is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toluao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orion to the mat! Orion manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion controls Toluao momentarily but Toluao frees himself.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orion controls Toluao momentarily but Toluao frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zues Orion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Talafua Toluao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Toluao misses with a looping left.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Orion scores with a jab.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Toluao's shoulder, as Toluao tries to avoid the shot.
Orion throws a leg kick but Toluao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Zues Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toluao is able to avoid easily.
Orion keeps Toluao at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from Orion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orion - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a low kick but Toluao avoids it.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toluao blocks a leg kick.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion throws a leg kick but Toluao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion lands a big head kick that sends Toluao tumbling to the mat! Orion takes a step backwards and waves Toluao back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Toluao is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Orion and Toluao falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zues Orion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neck Cranka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto Ricardo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
24
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
|
155 cm
25
140 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Neck Cranka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Augusto Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cranka is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricardo is trying to control the action in half guard but Cranka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cranka has hold of Ricardo's hands but Ricardo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cranka wants to get back to full guard.
Cranka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cranka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ricardo!
Ricardo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ricardo trying to control but Cranka is working from the bottom.
Cranka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricardo is one step ahead there.
Ricardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cranka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cranka wants to sweep but no luck.
Ricardo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ricardo stopping the sweep attempt from Cranka.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ricardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranka takes a swing at Ricardo's ribcage but misses.
Cranka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cranka scores with a takedown into Ricardo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cranka 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.
Ricardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Cranka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cranka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ricardo tries to bench press Cranka off him but Cranka keeps the position.
An elbow from Cranka crashes against the mat.
Cranka working away.
Ricardo dodges the ground and pound from Cranka.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ricardo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cranka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cranka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricardo avoids the head kick by Cranka.
Ricardo takes a swing at Cranka's ribcage but misses.
Ricardo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ricardo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cranka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cranka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ricardo winds up and cracks Cranka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cranka wants to improve his position but Ricardo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo tries to pass to full mount but Cranka defends it.
Ricardo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ricardo lands strikes from half guard.
Ricardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cranka keeps working.
Ricardo is nestled in close to Cranka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cranka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cranka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ricardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ricardo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ricardo is looking to advance position but Cranka won't allow it.
Cranka gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranka trying to strike off his back.
Cranka keeping moving, preventing Ricardo from controlling successfully.
Ricardo with a nice head shot there.
Cranka looking for a sweep. Not yet Cranka, not yet.
Cranka throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ricardo landing with the ground and pound.
Ricardo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cranka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricardo manages to get himself to full guard.
Ricardo trying to control the position.
Ricardo 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.
Cranka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Ricardo dominated that round.
That's time! Cranka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ricardo tries for a takedown but Cranka circles away easily
so Cranka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cranka scoring with some ground and pound.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cranka is one step ahead there.
Cranka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cranka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cranka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cranka is one step ahead there.
Ricardo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cranka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo thows a big elbow that misses.
Cranka 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo looking to pass the guard.
Ricardo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cranka looking for a sweep. Not yet Cranka, not yet.
Cranka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricardo manages to get himself to full guard.
Cranka 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.
Cranka pushing down on Ricardo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cranka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ricardo wants to get back to full guard.
Cranka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ricardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ricardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cranka manages to get himself to full guard.
Ricardo postures up in Cranka's guard and throws a big left but Cranka blocks it.
Ricardo won't allow Cranka to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranka is working hard here to advance position.
Cranka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ricardo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ricardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cranka's head.
Ricardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cranka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cranka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ricardo is one step ahead there.
Ricardo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ricardo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ricardo passes Cranka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cranka is looking for a sweep. Ricardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cranka wants to sweep but Ricardo has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo throws an elbow but Cranka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ricardo lands some shots froms side control.
Ricardo trying to control the action but Cranka is working from the bottom.
Ricardo lands a few punches from side control.
Ricardo working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cranka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cranka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cranka is looking for a sweep.
Ricardo is putting a hurting on Cranka here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo lands an elbow.
Ricardo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cranka down.
Ricardo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cranka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ricardo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ricardo working away.
Ricardo cracks Cranka with a big elbow.
Cranka wants to control but Ricardo postures up.
Ricardo is putting a hurting on Cranka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cranka sneaks back into half guard.
Augusto Ricardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ricardo lands a nice short elbow.
Cranka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ricardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricardo prevents Cranka from improving his position.
Ricardo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Ricardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cranka. That's going to slow Ricardo down.
Good leg kick by Cranka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cranka fails with a takedown attempt.
Cranka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Cranka.
Cranka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ricardo is trying to defend but Cranka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ricardo wants to control but Cranka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cranka blocks the strikes from Ricardo.
Ricardo landing strikes from the bottom.
Ricardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cranka.
Ricardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cranka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Cranka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ricardo looks to land a combination but Cranka avoids it well.
Ricardo closes the distance and clinches up with Cranka, looking for a takedown. Ricardo pushes Cranka against the cage but Cranka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cranka avoids the body shot from Ricardo.
Ricardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cranka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricardo.
Cranka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricardo's sensitive parts.
Ricardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Cranka dives in and grabs Ricardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ricardo pushes down on Cranka's head and hops out.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cranka.
Ricardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranka is just out of range.
Ricardo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cranka counters with a takedown into side control.
Cranka tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ricardo's legs.
Cranka throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ricardo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cranka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Cranka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ricardo trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricardo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ricardo tries to roll over but Cranka keeps him under control.
Cranka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cranka is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricardo tries to get to full guard but Cranka has control of the leg.
Cranka tries to pass to full mount but Ricardo defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cranka ducks under a wild hook from Ricardo.
Ricardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cranka counters with a shoot takedown. Ricardo fights it but they end up in guard.
Ricardo can't keep his opponent in guard - Cranka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cranka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ricardo wants to improve his position but Cranka is controlling well.
Cranka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ricardo trying to control but Cranka postures up.
Ricardo wants to improve his position but Cranka is controlling well.
Ricardo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cranka jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cranka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cranka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cranka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neck Cranka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranka connects with a high kick.
Ricardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranka throws out the jab.
Cranka tries to land a leg kick but Ricardo saw it coming and moves away.
Ricardo misses the shot to the body.
Cranka connects with a high kick.
Ricardo throws a lazy right hand but Cranka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neck Cranka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cranka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricardo's calf.
Cranka closes the distance and clinches up with Ricardo, looking for a takedown. Cranka pushes Ricardo against the cage but Ricardo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ricardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cranka manages to avoid it.
Ricardo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cranka.
Augusto Ricardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricardo tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neck Cranka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ricardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Ricardo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
