 |
SFC 66 - Bragging Rights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Ruthman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Barnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruthman comes to the cage accompanied by Special Teamz - Get Down. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Barnham was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
196 cm
21
216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reijo Ruthman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Barnham!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruthman takes a swing at Barnham's ribcage but misses.
Ruthman rushes Barnham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruthman decides to pull guard.
Barnham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruthman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnham is aware though and is defending well.
Ruthman has his foot on Barnham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnham works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnham passes into half guard.
Ruthman is looking to control Barnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruthman avoid being mounted?
Ruthman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnham.
Barnham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruthman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruthman is not content to let Barnham control the position.
Ruthman is looking to improve his position.
Ruthman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnham's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnham is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ruthman gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnham tries to escape but Ruthman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnham is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnham is keeping busy.
Barnham wants to escape the position.
Barnham defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barnham preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ruthman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnham rolls, trying to escape but Ruthman keeps control of the position.
Barnham is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ruthman is trying to stick to Barnham's back but Barnham is turning into Ruthman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ruthman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnham.
Ruthman working for a triangle but Barnham defends it easily.
Ruthman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruthman is pulling down on Barnham's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnham, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruthman controls Barnham momentarily but Barnham frees himself.
Barnham postures up and lands a big shot to Ruthman's brow.
Barnham is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruthman has wrist control.
Ruthman keeping moving, preventing Barnham from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruthman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnham is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruthman has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnham wants to pass the guard but Ruthman is keeping the position.
Barnham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnham trying to control but Ruthman is working from the bottom.
Ruthman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruthman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruthman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ruthman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barnham!
Ruthman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnham is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Ruthman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ruthman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnham moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnham lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruthman backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ruthman throws an elbow but misses.
Ruthman jumps guard but Barnham stands there with Ruthman around his waist. Ruthman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnham gets through Ruthman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruthman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnham lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruthman backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barnham.
Barnham wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruthman won't allow it.
Barnham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruthman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnham is leaning against Ruthman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnham throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruthman.
Ruthman pulls guard.
Barnham slips nicely into half guard.
Barnham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthman is refusing to be controlled, as Barnham sits in half guard.
Ruthman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnham is working away from the top position though.
Barnham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruthman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnham.
Barnham trying to control the action but Ruthman is working from the bottom.
Barnham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ruthman looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Barnham there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruthman is looking to control Barnham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruthman avoid being mounted?
Reijo Ruthman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruthman trying to control here.
Ruthman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnham pulls his head out easily.
Ruthman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnham pulls his head out easily.
Ruthman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnham.
Barnham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruthman looking for submissions off his back.
Ruthman trying to hold on to Barnham's head to control him but Barnham postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Barnham there.
Ruthman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruthman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnham.
Ruthman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnham is working away from the top position though.
Ruthman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnham.
Ruthman working for a triangle but Barnham defends it easily.
Barnham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruthman is trying to keep Barnham in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnham throwing strikes from guard but Ruthman blocks nicely.
Barnham throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnham wants to control from the top but Ruthman keeps moving.
Barnham is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruthman has wrist control.
Barnham distracts Ruthman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Barnham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barnham moves into range and clinches up with Ruthman.
Barnham working aggressively here.
Barnham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruthman pulls Barnham into guard.
Ruthman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnham defends it easily.
Ruthman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnham doesn't defend quickly enough and Ruthman has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnham escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ruthman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reijo Ruthman!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dunne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunne's entrance music is Two Steps from Hell - Heat of Courage. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
24
157 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
|
174 cm
28
155 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Dunne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bosse Grepp!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grepp misses with a combination
and Dunne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grepp shoots and misses
and Grepp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grepp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dunne counter with a right hand.
Grepp with a poor takedown
and Grepp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David Dunne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Grepp.
Grepp fails with the takedown
and Dunne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunne swings widly with a right hand
and Grepp counters with a left to the body.
Dunne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bosse Grepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grepp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dunne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grepp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grepp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunne throws a hook but Grepp avoids it easily.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dunne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dunne takes a swing at Grepp's ribcage but misses.
Dunne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grepp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp fails with the takedown
and Dunne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grepp throws an off balance right hand
and Dunne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grepp throws a combination that misses
and Dunne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dunne misses with a wild body shot.
Grepp fails with the takedown
and Dunne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grepp misses with the combination.
Grepp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dunne to counter with a crisp jab.
David Dunne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dunne misses with a body punch.
Dunne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dunne lands a body shot.
Dunne stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunne gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Grepp is struggling to control the position.
Dunne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dunne stops a takedown attempt from Grepp.
Grepp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dunne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dunne just leaning against Grepp, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Dunne.
Dunne catches Grepp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunne misses with a straight right.
Grepp with a poor takedown
and Dunne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grepp shoots and misses
and Dunne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunne misses with a body shot.
Grepp misses with a series of wild punches.
Grepp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grepp to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grepp looks gassed!
Dunne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grepp being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp wants to pass the guard but Dunne is keeping the position.
Grepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grepp drops back looking for a leg! Dunne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunne manages to kick Grepp off! Grepp jumps back into Dunne's guard.
Grepp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dunne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grepp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunne manages to avoid it.
Grepp scores a takedown into full mount!
Grepp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dunne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grepp.
Grepp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grepp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grepp breaks from Dunne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dunne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grepp.
Grepp with good strikes from the mount here!
Dunne is desperately trying to improve his position but Grepp has a good base and remains in mount.
Dunne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grepp swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dunne is now in Grepp's guard. A big mistake from Grepp there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dunne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grepp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grepp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dunne passes into side control.
Dunne scoring with punches from side control.
Grepp gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grepp is staying active underneath Dunne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dunne is looking for a kimura but Grepp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dunne to get the leverage.
Grepp manages to get to full guard.
Dunne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunne tries to free his leg and advance position but Grepp is retaining full guard.
Grepp 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.
Dunne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunne wants to control from the top but Grepp keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dunne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dunne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grepp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunne is one step ahead there.
Dunne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dunne cracks Grepp with a solid left hand.
Dunne chips away with some ground and pound.
Grepp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grepp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosse Grepp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dunne throws a right hand that misses
and Grepp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dunne's guard now.
Dunne keeping moving, preventing Grepp from controlling successfully.
Grepp being controlled here momentarily.
Dunne trying to control the position.
Grepp trying to control but Dunne is working from the bottom.
Grepp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grepp fails with the takedown
and Dunne counters with a left and a right that stings Grepp.
Grepp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grepp misses with a series of wild punches.
Grepp misses with a takedown attempt
and Dunne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
David Dunne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Grepp.
Grepp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grepp with a poor takedown
and Dunne counters with a nice body shot.
Dunne tries to clinch but Grepp is having none of it.
Dunne misses the shot to the body.
Dunne looks to score with a jab to the body but Grepp is just out of range.
Grepp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dunne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grepp thinking.
Dunne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dunne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grepp is aware though and is defending well.
Grepp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Grepp wants to control from the top but Dunne keeps moving.
Dunne keeping full guard, as Grepp tries to pass.
Grepp wants to control from the top but Dunne keeps moving.
Dunne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bosse Grepp.
Grepp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dunne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grepp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dunne is looking to get to half guard.
Dunne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dunne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dunne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunne has Grepp pulled in close to control his posture.
Dunne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grepp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dunne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grepp tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunne is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosse Grepp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grepp 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosse Grepp!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pjotr Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meng Huo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drowning Pool - Bodies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 197 cm
22
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
|
191 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pjotr Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Meng Huo!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huo's sensitive parts.
Markov wants to clinch up but Huo keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huo.
Huo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markov's waist but Markov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huo off to one side.
Markov stalks Huo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Huo's face. Huo staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck for Huo with that takedown attempt.
Pjotr Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meng Huo.
Huo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Markov just misses with a punch to the body.
Markov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huo misses with a two punch combination.
Huo fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Markov finds it's way through Huo's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Huo's head back.
Markov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pjotr Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov throws a hook but Huo blocks it.
Markov scores with the left hand. Huo knows he should have avoided that one.
Markov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huo doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huo's calf.
Huo just misses with a punch to the body.
Huo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Markov tenderised Huo's leg. Huo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Huo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huo looks gassed!
Huo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markov connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Markov.
Markov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Huo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Huo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huo misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
Markov throws a head kick that Huo semi-blocks.
Markov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markov can pounce on him.
Markov fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Markov is looking to slow Huo down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markov lands the left hand.
Huo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Markov tests Huo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Markov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huo.
Markov lands with a hook. Huo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Markov lands a jab to Huo's midsection.
Markov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meng Huo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markov scores with the left hand. Huo knows he should have avoided that one.
Huo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Huo ducks down to avoid it.
Huo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Markov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Huo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Markov lands a leg kick that knocks Huo off balance momentarily.
Markov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Meng Huo has been cut.
Markov throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markov, right into the meat.
Huo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Markov. That snapped Huo's head back.
A cross from Markov lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Huo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markov throws a body punch but Huo moves out of range.
Huo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Markov misses its intended target.
Markov thuds his right hand into Huo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Markov misses with a few strikes there.
Markov throws a good cross that connects.
Huo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Markov. Beautiful body shot.
Markov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markov stuns Huo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Huo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Markov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Huo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markov lands a nice shot that snaps Huo's head back.
Huo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Markov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Huo.
Markov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markov.
Markov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markov cracks Huo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Markov cracks Huo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Markov misses its intended target.
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huo's head.
Pjotr Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pjotr Markov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meng Huo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Markov misses.
Huo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Huo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markov lands an overhand right.
Huo moves out of range as Markov strikes.
Markov connects with a nice looking jab.
Markov throws a leg kick which misses Huo's front leg but catches the back leg as Huo tries to avoid it.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Huo slips the punch.
Markov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Huo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Huo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Markov misses with a hook
and Huo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markov is on top in guard.
Markov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Markov stands and steps away. Huo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Markov jabs Huo right on the nose. Huo blinks but takes it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Markov.
Markov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meng Huo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Markov scores with a sloppy right hand. Huo should have avoided that one.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huo momentarily.
Markov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Markov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pjotr Markov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Markov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Markov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huo at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.
Huo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Huo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pjotr Markov is winning the standup battle so far.
Huo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markov.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov connects with a body shot that sends Huo's belly button to the back.
Markov missing with a left hand there. Huo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Huo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Markov lands the left hand.
Huo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huo can do to turn this around?
Huo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Markov finds it's target.
Markov throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pjotr Markov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markov, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pjotr Markov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
64% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trainer Wrestle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
27
204 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
|
190 cm
26
219 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
|
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Trainer Wrestle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Wrestle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wrestle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunt looking to control but Wrestle passes into half guard.
Wrestle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
Wrestle working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestle lands strikes from half guard.
Wrestle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Wrestle has control of the leg.
Hunt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Wrestle 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.
Wrestle trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to get back to full guard but Wrestle takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wrestle controlling his opponent.
Hunt flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Wrestle isn't that keen on the idea.
Wrestle with a couple of short strikes.
Hunt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wrestle prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Wrestle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle landing punches.
Wrestle controlling the pace for now.
Wrestle dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrestle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
Wrestle working the ground and pound effectively.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wrestle controlling his opponent.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle controlling the pace for now.
Wrestle dominating with strikes here.
Wrestle cracks Hunt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wrestle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wrestle lands a big elbow.
Wrestle landing punches.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Wrestle raining down shots from the mount!
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Wrestle finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrestle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle controlling the pace for now.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Wrestle content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Trainer Wrestle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt tries to clinch but Wrestle is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainer Wrestle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Wrestle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunt did well to prevent Wrestle getting side control.
Wrestle prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Wrestle controlling the action here.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Wrestle is controlling him well.
Wrestle is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wrestle moves into full mount! Hunt won't be happy about that!
Wrestle prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Wrestle controlling from the full mount.
Wrestle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Wrestle.
Wrestle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunt's face.
Wrestle controlling his opponent.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Wrestle looking to finish Hunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hunt!
Wrestle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunt looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Wrestle looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Hunt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wrestle raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wrestle landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunt looks a forlorn figure.
Wrestle controlling from mount.
Wrestle with good strikes from the mount here!
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wrestle with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestle landing strikes from the mount.
Wrestle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wrestle landing strikes from the mount and Hunt is in trouble!
Wrestle lands a big shot to the head and Hunt winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). 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
65% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gravy Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
191 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Lamotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gravy Train!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train misses with a double jab
and Lamotta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Train on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lamotta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Train tries for a takedown but Lamotta circles away easily
and Lamotta counters with a nice leg kick.
Train misses with a takedown attempt
and Lamotta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lamotta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Train looks gassed!
Train throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lamotta counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamotta tries to bum rush Train with a series of wild strikes but Train uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamotta stalks Train and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Train's face. Train staggers backwards, shaken.
Lamotta misses with a few strikes there.
Train misses with a takedown attempt
and Lamotta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tony Lamotta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gravy Train.
Lamotta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamotta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Train has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta lands a big head kick that sends Train tumbling to the mat! Lamotta takes a step backwards and waves Train back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gravy Train seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Train throws a combination that misses
and Lamotta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lamotta scores with a nice body kick.
Lamotta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamotta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lamotta throws a sloppy head kick and Train moves out of range easily.
Train misses with a takedown
and Lamotta counters with a thumping low kick.
Train is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lamotta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Train.
Train moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lamotta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lamotta.
A left and a right from Lamotta both land. Nice combination.
Train blocks a head kick by Lamotta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Train's calf.
Lamotta lands with a good body shot.
Train takes a kick to the side of the head.
Train with a poor takedown
and Lamotta counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamotta lands a right hook to the body.
Train chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lamotta can pounce on him.
Lamotta connects with an inside leg kick.
Lamotta delivers a nice body kick.
Lamotta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Train backs up against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Train crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lamotta - the referee stops the clock and Train gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lamotta. Train manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lamotta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lamotta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Train fails with the takedown
and Lamotta counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Train. That did some damage!
Lamotta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid body kick from Lamotta.
Lamotta throws a head kick that Train semi-blocks.
Lamotta scores with a push kick.
Lamotta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Train at a distance.
Lamotta misses with a series of wild punches.
Lamotta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamotta lands a two punch combo.
Lamotta lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamotta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lamotta duly obliges.
Lamotta scores with a spinning back kick!
Lamotta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lamotta thumps Train with a low kick.
Train has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lamotta.
Train shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lamotta is working the combinations to good effect here.
Train misses with a takedown
and Lamotta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Train has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lamotta.
Lamotta pushes Train away with a front kick.
Lamotta pushes Train away with a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Train takes one on the button.
Lamotta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Train has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Train takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Lamotta dominated that round.
That's time! Lamotta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lamotta lands a head kick!
Train avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lamotta throws a front kick that sends Train stumbling back into the cage.
Lamotta jabs at Train's body.
Train slips a jab and a cross from Lamotta.
Lamotta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Train on the side of the head.
Tony Lamotta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Train with a poor takedown
and Lamotta counters with a two punch combo.
Train takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Train is breathing heavily.
Lamotta throws a nice head kick!
Lamotta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Train can do to turn this around?
Train on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamotta. Lamotta obviously looking to wear him down.
Lamotta throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lamotta works Train's body with a nice hook.
Lamotta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lamotta scores with a push kick.
Lamotta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lamotta!
Train on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lamotta lands with a kick to the temple. Train shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tony Lamotta is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamotta misses with a head kick.
Train with a lazy takedown attempt
and Train takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lamotta. Train shrugs it off though.
Train's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lamotta scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta lands a nice looking body shot.
Train gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lamotta connects with a leg kick. Train looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Lamotta. Those never looked like landing.
Lamotta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lamotta throws a head kick that misses.
Lamotta lands a leg kick that knocks Train off balance momentarily.
Train falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lamotta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Train has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Train tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lamotta - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lamotta duly obliges.
Lamotta scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lamotta lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lamotta. That's going to slow Train down.
Train walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lamotta.
Train blocks a head kick by Lamotta.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lamotta.
Train takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lamotta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamotta connects with a high kick.
Lamotta lands a jab-cross combination.
Lamotta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Train back to the cage. Lamotta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamotta thuds his shin into the meat of Train's side.
Lamotta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Train takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lamotta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Train shoots and misses
and Lamotta counters with a nice leg kick.
Tony Lamotta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gravy Train.
Train tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lamotta throws a series of strikes that have Train backpedaling.
Train tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Train tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lamotta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lamotta stalks Train and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Train's face. Train staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Lamotta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lamotta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Train throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lamotta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lamotta fakes the leg kick and cracks Train in the body.
Lamotta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Train takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lamotta throws a front kick that sends Train stumbling back into the cage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Train might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lamotta has got the better of the exchanges.
Lamotta scores with a nice body kick.
Lamotta scores with a spinning back kick!
Lamotta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Train takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamotta lands a right hook to the body.
Lamotta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lamotta lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Lamotta slams his shin into Train's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamotta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Train avoids the head kick by Lamotta.
Lamotta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lamotta throws a leg kick which misses Train's front leg but catches the back leg as Train tries to avoid it.
Lamotta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left and a right from Lamotta both land. Nice combination.
Tony Lamotta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lamotta.
Train takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lamotta lands with a kick to the temple. Train shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lamotta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lamotta cracks a nice hook into Train's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Train will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamotta feints a jab promting Train to slip. Lamotta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Train slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lamotta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Train doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lamotta delivers a nice body kick.
Lamotta connects with an inside leg kick.
Lamotta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Train on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamotta. Lamotta obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lamotta!
Lamotta scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train with a poor takedown
and Lamotta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lamotta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lamotta looks to land a combination. Train sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lamotta scores with the left hand. Train knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Lamotta finds it's target.
Lamotta throws a one two combo.
Train misses with a shot to the body
and Lamotta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lamotta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Train has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lamotta finds it's way round the side to connect with Train's head.
Train takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Train misses with a takedown attempt
and Lamotta counters with a solid body kick.
Lamotta scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamotta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lamotta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Train takes a jab right on the kisser.
Train takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamotta.
Lamotta scores with a head kick. Train tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lamotta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamotta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Train takes a step back to recover.
Train takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamotta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravy Train has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Lamotta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamotta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Lamotta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamotta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:24
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Lamotta!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Tim Elric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Albrecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albrecht has chosen 50Cent - Outta Control Remix instrumental as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
21
177 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
|
187 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Elric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lennart Albrecht!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albrecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albrecht throws a combination. Elric tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Albrecht swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Albrecht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elric swings widly with a right hand
and Albrecht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elric dips to his left and cracks Albrecht with an uppercut!
Albrecht is rocked!
It looks like Lennart Albrecht has been cut.
Albrecht bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Elric comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Albrecht falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Albrecht was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Elric!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Newsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
|
178 cm
19
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
|
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Newsom!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chiba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Newsom scores with a jab to the head.
Chiba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Newsom.
Chiba walks into a jab.
Newsom scores with a decent looking hook.
Chiba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newsom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newsom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chiba's head.
A left and a right from Newsom both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsom jabs Chiba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Newsom.
Newsom lands with an overhand left.
Chiba slips under a jab from Newsom.
Chris Newsom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiba misses with a takedown
enabling Newsom to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Chiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newsom scores with a body shot.
Newsom lands a head shot.
A jab from Newsom misses.
Newsom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chiba's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba slips under a jab.
Newsom throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Newsom. That snapped Chiba's head back.
Chiba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newsom tests Chiba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chiba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chris Newsom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Newsom.
A jab from Newsom does it's job there.
Newsom catches Chiba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Newsom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newsom, as that shot connected.
Chiba tries for a takedown but Newsom circles away easily
and Newsom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newsom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Newsom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chiba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Newsom loads up on a big right hand but Chiba slips the punch.
Newsom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Newsom. That snapped Chiba's head back.
Newsom throws a series of strikes that have Chiba backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsom lands a really nice looking cross but Chiba seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newsom.
Newsom is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newsom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newsom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Newsom catches Chiba right on the button with a cross.
Chiba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newsom.
Chiba ducks under a wild hook from Newsom.
Newsom lands with a nice body punch.
Chiba has his takedown stuffed
and Newsom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Newsom dominated that round.
That's time! Chiba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Newsom jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newsom, as that shot connected.
Newsom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chiba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Newsom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Newsom keeping full guard, as Chiba tries to pass.
Chiba 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.
Chiba is working hard here to advance position.
Newsom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Newsom wasn't active enough on the ground.
Newsom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newsom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chiba somewhat.
Chiba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Newsom lands a right hook to the body.
Chiba fails with the takedown
letting Newsom counter with a right hand.
Newsom lands with a right hand.
Chiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left and a right from Newsom both land. Nice combination.
Chiba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newsom lands a head kick!
Decent striking displayed by Newsom there.
Chiba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newsom's half guard.
Newsom is looking for a sweep. Chiba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chiba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsom wants to get back to his feet.
Newsom is breathing heavily.
Chiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newsom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chiba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newsom sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chiba lands a nice short elbow.
Chiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Newsom has hold of Chiba's hands but Chiba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newsom's head.
Chiba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chiba slips a nice elbow through Newsom's hands, connecting with Newsom's forehead.
Newsom is trying to stand up here but Chiba is controlling him well.
Chiba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newsom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chiba prevents Newsom from standing back up.
Chiba working the head and body with strikes.
Chiba lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiba wants to free his trapped foot but Newsom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chiba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Chiba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Newsom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chiba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newsom missing with a left hand there. Chiba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiba has his takedown stuffed
and Newsom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newsom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chiba is out of range and Newsom settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newsom scores with a nice head shot.
Chiba moves out of range as Newsom strikes.
Newsom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newsom lunges at Chiba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chiba's hand.
Newsom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Newsom.
A swing and a miss from Newsom.
Newsom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chiba on the side of the head.
Newsom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chiba at a distance.
That's two 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.
Chiba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chiba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Newsom wants to sweep here but Chiba controlling him for the moment.
Chiba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newsom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chiba drops back looking for a leg! Newsom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newsom manages to kick Chiba off! Chiba jumps back into Newsom's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chiba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chiba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chiba drops back looking for a leg! Newsom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newsom manages to kick Chiba off! Chiba jumps back into Newsom's guard.
Newsom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chiba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chiba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chiba 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.
Newsom wants to stand and escape but Chiba is having none of it.
Chiba postures up.
Chiba chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newsom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newsom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chiba is working Newsom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Newsom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chiba is controlling him.
Chiba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chiba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newsom is looking to stand up but Chiba isn't so interested in that idea.
Chiba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chiba is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Newsom is trying to escape and Chiba transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Newsom is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chiba! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Chiba!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
| Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Peeps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peeps is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beastie Boys - Sabotage . Stuart Wray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
25
143 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
|
169 cm
21
146 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stuart Wray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Peeps!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peeps swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wray counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Wray - just one landing.
Wray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peeps misses with a body kick.
Wray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wray rushes Peeps and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peeps lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wray backwards.
Peeps dodges an elbow strike from Wray.
Wray lands a shoulder strike.
Peeps tries to land knees in the clinch but Wray avoids the damage to the body.
Wray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peeps's face.
It looks like Joe Peeps has been cut.
Wray stalling in the clinch but Peeps improves position.
Wray prevents a body shot from Peeps.
Peeps scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wray blocks a body shot from Peeps.
A left hand lands to the body for Wray.
Peeps misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peeps's face.
Wray lands a good knee to the midsection. Peeps won't want to take too many of those.
Peeps creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peeps tries to land knees in the clinch but Wray avoids the damage to the body.
Wray stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wray digs a right hand underneath Peeps's ribcage. Peeps let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peeps misses with some punches.
Peeps working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wray.
Wray blocks an uppercut.
Peeps looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wray's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wray misses with a knee strike.
Peeps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peeps with a knee to the head.
Wray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peeps or not.
Peeps stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wray prevents a body shot from Peeps.
Wray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peeps takes a shot to the head.
Peeps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray tries a knee to the head but Peeps blocks it.
Wray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peeps avoiding damage as Wray throws knees to the body.
Peeps working aggressively here.
Wray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peeps misses with a two punch combination.
Peeps throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peeps throws a chopping leg kick but Wray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peeps blocks a jab.
Peeps throws a right hand that misses
letting Wray counter with a right hand.
Wray avoids the body shot from Peeps.
Wray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peeps takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peeps avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peeps takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peeps thows a body shot but no joy.
Wray takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps misses with a body kick.
Peeps misses with a body shot.
Wray connects with a right hand. Peeps shakes it off.
Peeps tries to land a leg kick but Wray saw it coming and moves away.
Joe Peeps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peeps tries a head kick but it misses.
Peeps lands a front kick.
Peeps pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peeps lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peeps throws out the jab.
Peeps gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wray counters with a solid body kick.
Peeps moves out of range of the strikes.
Wray with a nice cross.
Wray thuds his right hand into Peeps's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peeps scores with a hook.
Wray misses with an uppercut. Peeps saw that one coming.
Peeps throws a lazy uppercut
and Wray counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wray throws out a loose jab but Peeps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peeps takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wray scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peeps misses with a body kick.
Wray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wray connects with an inside leg kick.
Wray misses with a hook.
Wray scores with a leg kick.
Wray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Peeps pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peeps throws an off balance right hand
and Wray counters with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Wray scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peeps ducks under a wild hook from Wray.
Peeps has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wray.
Wray jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peeps has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wray.
Peeps looks gassed!
Wray gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hand to the body from Wray.
Wray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peeps's face.
Peeps takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wray is struggling to control the position.
Wray lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Wray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Peeps's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peeps takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peeps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wray lands a shoulder strike.
Peeps is looking to control Wray's arms but Wray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peeps has his back to the cage.
Peeps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peeps wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peeps blocks it with crossed arms.
Peeps lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wray backwards.
Wray scores with a knee to the head.
Wray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peeps avoids it.
Wray connects with a knee to the head.
Stuart Wray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wray works on Peeps's body with a couple of short punches.
Wray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wray keeps control of Peeps as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wray trying to land knees to the body.
Wray cracks Peeps with a nice body shot.
Wray lands an elbow inside that Peeps shrugs off.
Peeps is breathing heavily.
Peeps misses with a punch on the inside.
Wray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wray trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wray seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peeps has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wray connects with a knee to the head.
Peeps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peeps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wray stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Peeps as the two fighters clinch.
Peeps lands with a right to the head.
Peeps breaks from the clinch.
Peeps misses with a shot to the body
and Wray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peeps steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wray.
Peeps will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peeps checks a leg kick.
Peeps takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peeps throws a poor cross that misses
and Wray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray ducks under a wild hook from Peeps.
Peeps just misses with a punch to the body.
Peeps keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peeps misses with a right hand
and Wray finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Peeps changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peeps takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peeps throws a shot from downtown. Wray moves away and avoids it.
Wray throws out a loose jab but Peeps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peeps tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wray was well out of range. Poor timing from Peeps.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wray.
Peeps ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peeps dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peeps misses with a wild body shot.
Peeps bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wray's head.
Wray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peeps connects with a body shot that sends Wray's belly button to the back.
Peeps slips a straight right by Wray.
Peeps's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray moves out of range of the body kick.
Peeps delivers a nice body kick.
Peeps misses the shot to the body.
Peeps looks to score with a jab to the body but Wray is just out of range.
Wray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peeps.
Peeps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peeps takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peeps throws out the jab.
Peeps misses the shot to the body.
Stuart Wray is winning the standup battle so far.
Wray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peeps in his tracks.
Wray blocks a head kick by Peeps.
Wray throws an overhand right that lands on Peeps's shoulder, as Peeps tries to avoid the shot.
Wray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peeps to score with a decent uppercut.
Wray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Wray.
Peeps moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Peeps lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wray doesn't seem phased though.
Wray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peeps's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peeps misses with a shot to the body
and Wray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peeps's knee momentarily.
Wray moves out of range as Peeps throws a body kick.
Wray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peeps stuns Wray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wray misses the target.
Wray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peeps.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peeps. Wray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wray scores with a shoulder strike.
Wray digs a right hand into Peeps's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peeps's gas tank.
Wray landing knees to the head.
Wray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peeps up against the cage.
Peeps missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peeps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peeps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wray digs a right hand into Peeps's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peeps's gas tank.
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!
Wray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peeps.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Wray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Peeps's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peeps connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wray throws an overhand right that lands on Peeps's shoulder, as Peeps tries to avoid the shot.
Wray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peeps misses with a jab to the body
and Wray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peeps has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wray.
Wray cracks the inside of Peeps's front leg.
Wray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peeps.
Peeps throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wray connects with a nice looking jab.
Peeps stuns Wray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peeps misses with a hook to the body
and Wray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Peeps swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Wray.
Peeps throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wray counters by moving into the clinch.
Peeps misses with an elbow strike.
Peeps wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peeps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peeps.
Wray prevents a body shot from Peeps.
Wray looking to throw knees to the head but Peeps is blocking nicely.
Wray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wray lands a nice elbow.
Peeps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peeps scores with a shot to the side of Wray's head.
Peeps scores with a knee to the head.
Peeps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wray lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peeps tries to work over Wray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peeps misses with a body punch.
Wray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peeps has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peeps struggles to land a body shot inside as Wray controls his hands.
Peeps misses with a punch to the body.
Wray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wray works on Peeps's body with a couple of short punches.
Wray connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Wray.
Wray landing knees to the head.
Peeps lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wray or not.
Peeps pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peeps's sensitive parts.
Peeps is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wray rather than just go for the knockout.
Wray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peeps.
Peeps jabs at Wray's body.
Wray moves out of range of the strikes.
Peeps swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Peeps misses with an uppercut
and Wray finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Peeps looks to land a left hand but Wray moved out of range nicely.
Wray throws a good cross that connects.
Peeps throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peeps connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wray scrambles back to his feet.
Wray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wray thuds his right hand into Peeps's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps scores with a nice head shot.
Peeps displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wray throws out the jab.
Peeps tries to land a leg kick but Wray saw it coming and moves away.
Peeps lands an overhand right.
Wray jabs Peeps right on the nose. Peeps blinks but takes it well.
Wray lands an overhand right.
Wray checks a low kick from Peeps.
Peeps throws a leg kick but Wray checks it.
Wray lands with an overhand left.
Wray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wray avoids the body shot from Peeps.
Peeps misses with the body kick
enabling Wray to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Peeps misses
and Wray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peeps's knee momentarily.
Peeps looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peeps.
Wray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peeps misses with a left hand
and Wray counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peeps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wray.
Wray just leaning against Peeps, taking a breather.
Wray prevents Peeps from breaking the clinch.
Peeps tries a body shot but Wray blocks it.
Peeps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peeps works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peeps gets tackled into the cage by Wray. Wray maintains the clinch.
Peeps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wray lands a nice elbow.
Wray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peeps can't find room to land a body shot as Wray controls the action.
Wray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peeps. Wray does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Wray does no damage.
Wray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peeps throws a body punch but Wray moves out of range.
Wray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peeps misses the jab.
Wray lands a leg kick that knocks Peeps off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Wray clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Peeps's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peeps.
Wray misses with an uppercut.
Wray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Peeps has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wray.
Peeps has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wray.
Wray dodges the punch combination from Peeps.
Wray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peeps.
Wray misses with an uppercut. Peeps saw that one coming.
Peeps uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wray has time to react.
Peeps misses with the body kick
and Wray counters with an inside leg kick.
Peeps misses with a body shot
and Wray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peeps throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peeps missing with a left hand there. Wray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peeps throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wray holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peeps tries to stall but Wray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wray misses with a knee to the head.
Peeps being controlled against the cage.
Wray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peeps is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Peeps using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wray lands an elbow that stopped Peeps in his tracks for a moment.
Wray with a knee to the head.
Wray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peeps throws a push kick but Wray slaps the foot to one side.
Wray scores with a head kick.
Wray avoids the body shot from Peeps.
Wray connects with a jab.
Peeps misses with a right hand
and Wray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wray lands a glancing blow to the side of Peeps's head.
Wray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wray connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peeps checks a low kick from Wray.
Wray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peeps shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peeps is looking to slow Wray down with leg kicks.
Wray connects with a body shot that sends Peeps's belly button to the back.
Peeps misses with a lunging right hand
and Wray counters with a low kick, right behind Peeps 's knee.
Wray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wray tries to clinch but Peeps is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Peeps.
Wray walks into a straight right hand from Peeps.
Peeps avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wray.
Wray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peeps can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Wray.
Peeps lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Wray blocks the low kick.
Wray moves out of range of the strikes.
Wray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peeps throws a low kick but Wray avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps throws a leg kick but Wray checks it.
Peeps throws a leg kick that misses.
Wray moves out of range of the body kick.
Peeps uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wray.
Peeps swings for the body but Wray moves out of range.
Wray lands a nice looking body kick.
Peeps slips under a jab from Wray.
Peeps misses the body punch
and Wray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peeps throws a series of strikes that have Wray backpedaling.
Wray has managed to clinch.
Peeps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wray stalls.
Peeps has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from Wray on the inside.
Peeps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peeps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peeps.
Peeps wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray can't find room to land a body shot as Peeps controls the action.
Nice body punch from Peeps - that landed with a thud.
Peeps lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wray backwards.
Wray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peeps has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peeps tries to throw a body punch but Wray avoids it by throwing Peeps back against the cage.
Wray cracks Peeps with a nice body shot.
Wray trying to land knees to the body.
Wray tries a knee to the head but Peeps blocks it.
Peeps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peeps blocks a low kick nicely.
Wray blocks a head kick by Peeps.
A slow jab from Wray misses its intended target.
Wray misses with a leg kick
and Peeps counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peeps!
Peeps tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wray clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wray.
Peeps presses Wray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Peeps.
Peeps lands a good knee to the midsection. Wray won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Wray had his way with Joe Peeps in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Peeps's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Peeps throws a leg kick which misses Wray's front leg but catches the back leg as Wray tries to avoid it.
Peeps throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peeps.
Peeps scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wray throws a shot from downtown. Peeps moves away and avoids it.
Wray blocks a low kick nicely.
Peeps scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wray doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Peeps. That snapped Wray's head back.
Peeps lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peeps tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peeps scoring well with a low kick there.
Peeps ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peeps lands an overhand right.
Peeps looks for the body kick but Wray saw that one coming.
Peeps throws a leg kick but Wray checks it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wray gets a clinch.
Peeps creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peeps is defending well for now.
Wray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peeps's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peeps throws a front kick aimed at Wray's knee but Wray avoids it well.
Peeps shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Peeps misses
and Wray counters with a nice uppercut.
Peeps throws a body kick the misses
and Wray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Peeps.
Peeps blocks a head kick by Wray.
Wray connects with a right hand. Peeps shakes it off.
Wray avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Peeps is predictable there
and Wray counters with a straight right hand.
Wray avoids the body shot from Peeps.
A lazy body kick from Peeps
and Wray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Peeps throws a sloppy head kick and Wray moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Peeps misses its intended target.
Peeps throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wray throws a jab when Peeps was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick misses from Peeps.
Wray moves into range and clinches up with Peeps.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peeps as Wray tries to tie him up.
Peeps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wray lands a nice shot to the body.
Wray blocks an uppercut.
Peeps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wray.
Wray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peeps has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wray working Peeps over with knees to the body.
Peeps can't find room to land a body shot as Wray controls the action.
Peeps working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Peeps.
Peeps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peeps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wray avoids it.
Wray blocking some punches.
Peeps being controlled against the cage.
Wray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peeps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray scores with a shot to the side of Peeps's head.
Wray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peeps is defending well for now.
Peeps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peeps can't find room to land a body shot as Wray controls the action.
Wray missing with knees to the body.
Wray effectively controlling the action here.
Peeps throws a punch but it's blocked by Wray.
Wray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Peeps scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wray tries to work over Peeps's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peeps fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peeps has had enough of the clinch but Wray keeps him there for the moment.
Wray tries to land a knee to the head but Peeps blocks with his arms.
Wray managing to block the knees to the body from Peeps.
Nice body punch from Peeps - that landed with a thud.
Peeps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wray avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Peeps.
Peeps lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wray backwards.
Peeps misses with some punches.
Stuart Wray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray trying to land knees to the body.
Wray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Peeps.
Wray trying to land knees to the body.
Peeps lands a body shot.
Peeps is pushing Wray up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peeps lands with a light punch inside.
Peeps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peeps avoiding damage.
Peeps tries to land knees in the clinch but Wray avoids the damage to the body.
Joe Peeps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peeps throws an elbow but it misses.
Peeps misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Peeps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Wray!
Stuart Wray retains his bantamweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let it Ride kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Levi Zimmerman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roger Motta's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
24
259 lbs
19 - 5 - 1 |
|
180 cm
26
235 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Motta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Levi Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motta fails with the takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a left hand that sends Motta to the canvas!
Motta is rocked!
It looks like Roger Motta has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zimmerman uses it to pass to side control.
Oh Motta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zimmerman landing a few strikes.
Motta seems to have got his legs back now.
Zimmerman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Zimmerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws an elbow but Motta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zimmerman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Motta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman wants to control but Motta is keeping him busy.
Motta can't do much from the bottom 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.
Zimmerman slows the pace down.
Motta can't do much from the bottom here.
Motta is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motta wants to control but Zimmerman postures up.
Motta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman is trying to move to mount but Motta reverses beautifully and ends up in Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman has Motta pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roger Motta.
Motta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Motta checks a low kick from Zimmerman.
Motta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zimmerman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Motta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zimmerman has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Motta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zimmerman has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Motta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Motta lands a right hook to the body.
Zimmerman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Motta throws an overhand right that lands on Zimmerman's shoulder, as Zimmerman tries to avoid the shot.
Motta wants to stay close but Zimmerman steps back to make room for something. Motta seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Zimmerman and Motta drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Levi Zimmerman!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Inas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Redshaw might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maksim - Flight of the Bumblebee. Inas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rage Against The Machine: Killing In The Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
21
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
21
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oliver Inas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redshaw looks for the body kick but Inas saw that one coming.
Inas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Redshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Redshaw.
Redshaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redshaw tries a low kick but Inas avoids it.
Redshaw throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Inas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Redshaw is in Inas's guard.
Redshaw looking to sit in guard and control but Inas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Redshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redshaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inas is one step ahead there.
Inas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oliver Inas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Inas swings for the body but Redshaw moves out of range.
Inas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redshaw.
Inas cracks a nice hook into Redshaw's ribs.
Inas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redshaw explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dexter Redshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inas lands a nice shot to the body.
Redshaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inas counters with a nice uppercut.
Redshaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Inas.
Inas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Inas swats away the attempt to clinch by Redshaw.
Inas lands with a shot to the body.
Redshaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliver Inas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redshaw throws a leg kick but Inas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Inas throws a looping overhand right but Redshaw ducks down to avoid it.
Redshaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Inas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Redshaw throws a solid leg kick but Inas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redshaw.
Inas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redshaw throws a nice head kick!
Inas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Redshaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Redshaw tries to clinch there but Inas circles away.
Redshaw tries to score with a low kick but Inas moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Inas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redshaw does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redshaw wants to land a leg kick but Inas is out of range.
Inas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Inas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redshaw under the eye.
Redshaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Inas tries to sprawl out of it but Redshaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redshaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Inas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redshaw throws a leg kick
and Inas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redshaw shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redshaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Inas lands a two punch combo.
Inas dips to his left and cracks Redshaw with an uppercut!
Redshaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Inas finds it's way round the side to connect with Redshaw's head.
Redshaw moves out of range as Inas strikes.
Inas scores with a jab to the body.
Inas blocks a low kick nicely.
Redshaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Inas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Inas lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inas throws a hook but Redshaw avoids it easily.
Inas swats away the attempt to clinch by Redshaw.
Redshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into Inas's guard.
Redshaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Inas has wrist control.
Inas managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inas keeping moving, preventing Redshaw from controlling successfully.
Inas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Inas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Inas scores with a hook.
Inas looks to throw the jab but Redshaw is out of range.
Redshaw wants to clinch.
Redshaw avoids the body shot from Inas.
Redshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inas.
Inas clobbers Redshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redshaw checks a leg kick.
Inas thuds a left hand into Redshaw's body.
Redshaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Inas's sensitive parts.
Redshaw throws a head kick but Inas moves out of range.
Redshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redshaw backs up against the cage.
Redshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Inas circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Redshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw throws a body kick that misses.
Inas tests Redshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Inas.
A lazy body kick from Redshaw
and Inas counters with a straight right hand.
Inas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Inas connects with a body shot.
Redshaw takes one to the chin there.
Inas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inas thows a body shot but no joy.
Redshaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Inas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Inas misses the shot to the body.
Redshaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Inas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redshaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Redshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inas to score with a decent uppercut.
Oliver Inas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inas scores with a jab. Redshaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Inas staying out of range there.
Inas throws a leg kick that is checked
so Redshaw counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inas trying to control the position.
Redshaw throwing strikes but missing.
Redshaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inas working a defensive guard but Redshaw manages to pass into side control anyway.
An elbow from Redshaw crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inas dodges the ground and pound from Redshaw.
Inas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redshaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redshaw 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.
Redshaw throws a strike but Inas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Inas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Inas trying to control the position here.
Redshaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Redshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redshaw thows a big elbow that misses.
Inas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redshaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inas is trying to keep Redshaw in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redshaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Inas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redshaw tries to clinch
and Inas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redshaw fails with the takedown
and Inas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redshaw is out of range.
Inas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inas looks to land a right hand but Redshaw moved out of range.
Inas misses with an uppercut. Redshaw saw that one coming.
Redshaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Inas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redshaw.
Redshaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Redshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick by Redshaw misses
enabling Inas to counter with a crisp jab.
Inas throws a big shot that misses.
Inas scores with a hook to the body. Redshaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redshaw shoots and misses
and Inas counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Inas.
Inas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Inas tries a low kick but Redshaw avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redshaw thows a leg kick but Inas checks it
and Inas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redshaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Redshaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Inas blocks the low kick.
Redshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Inas finds it's way through Redshaw's defenses.
A cross from Inas lands.
Inas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redshaw.
Inas lands with a good body shot.
Redshaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Inas's head.
Inas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inas lands with a nice combination. Redshaw backs away looking to recover.
Inas swings widly with a right hand
and Redshaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Inas lands a nice hook to Redshaw's body. Redshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redshaw is looking to score with low kicks.
Inas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Inas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redshaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Redshaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Inas's calf.
Redshaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inas moves out of range of the leg kick from Redshaw.
Redshaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Redshaw throws a strike aimed at the side of Inas's head but Inas avoids it well.
Inas is looking to reverse the position.
Redshaw scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inas to see if he's OK.
Redshaw wants to control but Inas is keeping him busy.
Redshaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Inas is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Redshaw seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Inas struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inas is looking for a sweep.
Redshaw tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Redshaw throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Redshaw with the ground and pound but Inas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Redshaw working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Inas's thigh. Inas counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Redshaw lands a couple of elbows.
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.
Redshaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redshaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inas looking for a sweep. Not yet Inas, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inas is keeping the position for now.
Redshaw has gone for a leg lock! Inas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Redshaw's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Inas really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Inas scores with a nice head shot.
Redshaw misses with a low kick.
Redshaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Inas with a hook.
Inas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redshaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Inas throws a series of punches but Redshaw avoids them all with ease.
Redshaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redshaw throws a looping overhand right but Inas ducks down to avoid it.
Redshaw with a poor takedown
and Redshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inas works Redshaw's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Inas as he connects with a hook.
Inas thows a body shot but no joy.
Inas connects with a nice looking jab.
Redshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inas throws out the jab.
Redshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Inas lands a nice shot that snaps Redshaw's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Inas.
Redshaw has his takedown stuffed
letting Inas counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Redshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Redshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Redshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Inas.
Nice uppercut lands for Inas. That snapped Redshaw's head back.
Inas scores with a shot to the body.
Inas lands a nice hook to Redshaw's body. Redshaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inas lands a slapping body shot.
Inas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redshaw's hands.
Inas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Inas lands with an uppercut that bounces Redshaw off the cage and back into rage.
Redshaw misses with a takedown
and Inas counters with a left to the body.
Inas lands with a nice body punch.
Redshaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inas catches Redshaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inas connects with a nice looking jab.
Inas lands a jab.
Redshaw is rocked!
Redshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Redshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Inas.
Redshaw walks straight into a right hand from Inas - that's dropped him! Inas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Redshaw from any more punishment! Redshaw complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Inas!
Oliver Inas is the new lightweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
